Premier Switch Solutions S.C. (PSS) is a leading Electronic Payment Processing Company, established by major private banks of Ethiopia. The Company has implemented the first multi-institution shared-switch infrastructure to provide its member banks with a state of the art payment technology to drive ATM, POS, e-commerce, Mobile Banking and other payment channels and provide clearing of Debit/Credit card transactions for the banks. 

Currently, PSS has one vacant position stated below and would like to invite applicants who meet the qualification and required experience listed for this job opening.

Description of Duties

• Involve in the formulation and implementation of the Audit strategy.

• Involve in the development of audit charter, policies, framework and procedures for Audit function and lead in their implementation through the continuous review.

• Involve in development of annual a risk-based internal audit plan and development of audit program.

• Conduct regular audits of all offices to ensure that up to date financial records are kept and that approved management and finance procedures are followed.

• Evaluate the organization systems and applications are controlled, reliable, efficient, secure and effective.

• Examine internal IT controls, evaluate the design and operational effectiveness, determine exposure to risk, and suggest remediation strategies.

• Conduct IT audits and reviews of systems, applications and IT processes.

• Perform pre and post-implementation reviews of system implementations or enhancements.

• Conduct IT security audits (e.g. network, operating system and data-center), including evaluating if security vulnerabilities are properly identified and mitigated. Coordinate the scope and performance of these reviews with business units and external security experts.

• Assess risk, evaluate internal controls, review financial and operational systems and appraise standards of business conducts while ensuring compliance with applicable laws, policies and procedures.

• Examine and analyze all accounting records, documents and systems of the organization to ensure financial recording, accuracy and compliance with established international standards, statutory requirements, procedure and internal controls.

• Carry out compliance audit for the organization to ensure its compliance to National Bank of Ethiopia, the legal and statutory requirements of the country. 

• Ensure proper system of documentation of audit work papers/tests for evidence and reference when required

• Ensure proper utilization of resources and provide assurance on their optimal use

• Prepare detailed audit reports and recommend on ways to improve internal controls

• Follow up on findings and recommendations agreed during internal audits to ensure they are implemented in accordance to the audit reports;

• Prepare periodic rectification reports

• Making Follow-up of rectifications and confirming that corrective actions are taken as per Audit recommendations.

• Conduct special investigation as assigned.

• Report audit findings.

• Provide training, coaching and mentoring of employees within the department towards effective career development.

• Involve in the preparation of the budget for the unit.

• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Job Requirements

Qualifications & Work Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting & Finance, MIS, or relevant field.

• At least 5 years’ relevant experience in a busy audit office.

• Training on financial audit and information system audit is preferable.

• Professional certification in ACCA/CISA/CIA is advantageous.

How to Apply

Submit your updated CV and copies of relevant documents via email: pss.hr@pss-ethiopia.com

N.B: Please write clearly for which position you applied on the email subject line

NB. : Only short-listed candidates will be contacted