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Safaricom Ethiopia Job

Safaricom Ethiopia Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Role description

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Safaricom Ethiopia is looking for a qualified person who meets the criteria indicated below.

Safaricom Ethiopia is owned by an international consortium including Vodafone Group; Safaricom PLC; Vodacom Group; Sumitomo Corporation – one of the largest international trading and business investment companies; and British International Investment (BII) – the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor.

Position 1: Digital & Financial Services Audit Manager

Must have technical / professional qualifications: 

  • Upper second-class degree in Technology or Business-related courses from a recognized University.
  • Professional qualifications such as CIA, CISA, CPA, ACCA, CRISC, or equivalent strongly preferred.
  • Proficiency in data analytics and technology-enabled auditing for large-volume transactional environments. Proven Capability in using analytics tools like IDEA and/or Python in analytics.
  • Experience leading by leverage internal controls as a business enabler and as a catalyst for business efficiency, compliance, and sustainable business growth.
  • Proficiency in automated controls implementation.
  • Experience in conducting IT audits and risk assessments.
  • Visualization – Ability to interpret complex datasets, apply analytics, and present insights in a clear and actionable manner.
  • Risk Assessment & Mitigation – Skilled in identifying, evaluating, and mitigating risks across digital and financial services operations.
  • Experience in successfully delivering audit engagements and strategic projects assurance.
  • Regulatory Compliance – Strong understanding of financial services regulations, AML/CFT, data protection, and consumer protection requirements.
  • Cybersecurity Awareness – Knowledge of cyber risks affecting DFS platforms, payment systems, and customer data, with focus on control effectiveness.
  • Financial Analysis – Proficient in evaluating financial data, transaction flows, and revenue processes to identify anomalies and control gaps.
  • Process Improvement – Capable of assessing end-to-end processes and recommending practical, value-adding improvements in efficiency, governance, and controls.

Position 2: Manager – M-PESA Enterprise Payments

Must have technical / professional qualifications: 

  • Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in business, finance, technology or related fields.
  • Business Competencies:
  • Must have 3+ years’ experience having directly launched/managed/ operated a mobile money/ mobile banking product.

    Fintech background: 

  • Fintech and Technical background Experience with ability to collaborate closely with engineers.
  • Creativity and Innovation
  • Strong problem-solving skills with an ability to anticipate roadblocks and provide proactive solutions.
  • Deep understanding of user experience, identifying user needs, and prioritizing user feedback.

Position 3: Manager Trade Marketing-Events and Promotions

Job Requirements

  • Degree in a Business-related field.
  • Post graduate certification in Sales & Marketing will be an added advantage.
  • Very strong focus on Customer insights and proven ability to combine numbers and analytics to understand, predict and influence customer behavior
  • Intermediate knowledge of business finance principles is essential.
  • 5 years hands on experience in Sales, Marketing

Place of Work: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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Apply Before 09/07/2026, 05:30 PM