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Your Mission

The purpose of this role is to provide independent and objective assurance and advisory services designed to add value and improve the operations of Proximity Finance Microfinance Institution. The Internal Auditor evaluates the effectiveness of risk management, internal controls, governance processes, and compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements.

Once You’re Here, You Will Be:

• Provides independent assurance and advisory services to improve operations, controls, and governance.
• Plans and executes risk-based audits across branches, credit, recovery, cash, and head office operations.
• Conducts branch, process, and thematic audits, including field visits, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.
• Reviews loan appraisal, disbursement, and monitoring processes to assess portfolio quality and recovery effectiveness.
• Evaluates the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and operational processes.
• Reviews system and data accuracy in core banking/MIS platforms (e.g., Musoni, Jukali).
• Assesses loan appraisal, approval, disbursement, and monitoring procedures; reviews portfolio quality, delinquency management, and recovery practices; and verifies loan documentation, including NRC/ID, client signatures, contracts, and system records.
• Identifies fraud risks, investigates suspected misconduct, and reports findings with recommendations.
• Prepares clear, actionable audit reports and communicates findings to management.
• Monitors implementation of corrective actions and provides advisory support for process improvement.
• Operates independently with access to all records, systems, and personnel; reports to Audit Manager.

Must-Haves:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional certification preferred (CIA, ACCA or equivalent).
• 2–5 years of internal audit or related experience, preferably in MFIs, banks, or financial institutions.
• Strong understanding of microfinance operations, credit risk, and recovery processes.
• Willing and able to travel frequently to branches for audits and field visits.