The Ministry of Interior (MININTER), Rwanda, is inviting applications from qualified candidates for an Internal Audit position. This opportunity is open to graduates in Accounting, Economics and Finance who possess the required professional accounting qualifications.
The successful candidate will support the Ministry’s internal audit activities through risk assessments, financial statement reviews, audit planning, evaluation of internal controls and monitoring the implementation of audit recommendations.
An important advantage of this opportunity is that applicants are not required to have previous professional experience.
Job Overview
The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out internal audit activities within the Ministry of Interior.
The position focuses on identifying institutional risks, preparing risk-based audit plans, reviewing financial statements, assessing internal control systems and ensuring that previous audit recommendations are implemented.
The officer will also provide professional advice to functional units on effective public finance management and prepare internal audit reports for submission to the Office of the Chief Internal Auditor (CIA).
Key Job Responsibilities
The successful candidate will perform the following duties:
- Carry out periodic risk assessments for the Ministry and identify areas of high risk to guide the internal audit process.
- Prepare annual risk-based audit plans for the Ministry.
- Review financial statements for the Ministry and provide appropriate recommendations.
- Review the implementation status of previous internal and external audit recommendations.
- Provide advice to functional units for effective public finance management.
- Assess whether current internal controls are adequate to identify risks and provide assurance on the adequacy and effectiveness of risk management, governance and internal control processes.
- Prepare and submit internal audit reports to the Office of the Chief Internal Auditor (CIA).
- Ensure weekly, monthly and quarterly reports are submitted to the supervisor.
- Perform any other work-related responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree in one of the following academic fields and possess at least one of the specified professional accounting qualifications.
Option 1: Accounting
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
- Foundation Level One of CPA, CIA, CPFA, CPFM or ACCA (Applied Knowledge), or Stage Two of CAT/API Certificate.
- Relevant professional experience: 0 years.
Option 2: Economics
- Bachelor’s degree in Economics.
- Foundation Level One of CPA, CIA, CPFA, CPFM or ACCA (Applied Knowledge), or Stage Two of CAT/API Certificate.
- Relevant professional experience: 0 years.
Option 3: Finance
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance.
- Foundation Level One of CPA, CIA, CPFA, CPFM or ACCA (Applied Knowledge), or Stage Two of CAT/API Certificate.
- Relevant professional experience: 0 years.
Important: Applicants must meet the Bachelor’s degree requirement and at least one of the specified professional qualification pathways.
Required Competencies and Key Technical Skills
Candidates should demonstrate the following competencies:
- Integrity.
- Strong critical-thinking skills and excellent problem-solving abilities.
- Inclusiveness.
- Accountability.
- Communication skills.
- Teamwork.
- Client/citizen focus.
- Professionalism.
- Commitment to continuous learning.
- Decision-making skills.
- Digital literacy skills.
- Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all three languages is an added advantage.
Application Deadline: 12 November 2026
Finance and Accounting Job Vacancy in Rwanda 2026 – Apply by 12 November
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