EthSwitch Job Vacancy 2026
Role description
EthSwitch is the National Switch owned by all banks (private and public) operating in Ethiopia, the National Bank of Ethiopia, MFIs, PIIs, and PSOs.
EthSwitch is mandated to Create Interoperability between financial institutions, Implement Domestic Payment Scheme, provide National Payment Gateway, serve as Central Inter connectivity for clearing & settlement and provide Shared Platform /Infrastructure services.
Position 1: Senior Auditor
Qualification:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Management, or a related field.
- Strong knowledge and practical application of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), financial reporting, and accounting principles.
- Professional certifications such as CIA, ACCA, or equivalent are highly desirable.
- 5/3 years of relevant work experience out of which 2 years in officer position
- Relevant experience in internal audit, external audit, financial management, procurement, or operational auditing.
- Experience in auditing financial statements prepared in accordance with IFRS will be an added advantage.
Location: Addis Ababa
Position 2: Senior Auditor – Digital Payments
Qualification:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Banking, Economics, Information Systems, or related field.
- Knowledge of payment systems, digital financial services, or banking operations is highly desirable.
- Professional certifications such as CIA, CISA, ACCA, or equivalent are an advantage.
- 6/4 years of relevant work experience out of which 2 years in professional positions
- Relevant experience in digital payments, banking operations, or internal auditing.
Location: Addis Ababa
Position 3: Senior IT Auditor (Cybersecurity & Technology Audit)
Qualification:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Security, Computer Engineering, or related field.
- Professional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, or equivalent are an advantage.
- 6/4 years of relevant work experience out of which 2 years in professional positions
- Relevant experience in IT Audit, Cybersecurity, or Information Systems Audit
Location: Addis Ababa
Position 4: Manager – Card Payment Switch Division
Qualification:
- BSc/MSc in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related fields of studies
- 8/6 years of relevant work experience out of which 3 years in senior officer positions.
The Manager, Card Payment Switch is charge of to ensure efficient and effective operations. This role involves developing and executing the division’s strategic plan in alignment with organizational goals, overseeing the onboarding and integration of new financial institutions, and driving the implementation of new products and services in the card, ATM, and POS domains.
Location: Addis Ababa
Deadline: August 4, 2026