About
Awach SACCOS Ltd. at a glance
Awach SACCOS Ltd. is a legally registered and recognized organization in the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (registration number 147/98), and it was re-registered on October 25, 2021 G.C, by the Federal Cooperative Agency (FCA) with registration number 005/09 to work all over Ethiopia. It is a saving and credit cooperative established on March 22/2007 G.C. in Arada Sub-city by Mr. Zerihun Sheleme, visionary founder and chief executive Officer, with 41 (33 women and 8 men) initial members.
Like every commercial bank operating in the country, Awach SACCOS Ltd. is licensed and supervised by the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE), which sets prudential rules around capital adequacy, reserves, interest-rate guidance, foreign-exchange allocation, and consumer protection.
Products and services
What Awach SACCOS Ltd. typically offers
Specific terms, rates, and eligibility change frequently; the authoritative source is the bank's official website. These categories are common across Ethiopian commercial banks:
Personal banking
Savings, fixed deposit, current accounts, ATM and debit cards, mobile and internet banking.
Business and SME
Working capital loans, trade finance, business accounts, cash management.
Corporate and treasury
Project finance, syndicated lending, foreign exchange, treasury services.
Diaspora banking
Foreign currency accounts, remittance services, diaspora mortgage and auto loans.
Digital channels
Mobile banking app, USSD services, internet banking, agent banking network.
Interest-free banking
Where offered: Mudaraba and Wadi’ah accounts, Murabaha financing for Shari’ah-compliant customers.
Careers
Working at Awach SACCOS Ltd.
Awach SACCOS Ltd. recruits across a standard set of cadres common to Ethiopian commercial banks. Most vacancies require a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (banking, accounting, finance, economics, management, IT, or law). New graduates typically enter through trainee or junior officer roles based in a branch; mid-career hires apply for officer, specialist, or branch-management positions. The requirements in the table below reflect typical vacancy notices published by CBE, Awash Bank, and Dashen Bank between 2023 and 2025.
| Role | Typical requirement | Entry path |
|---|---|---|
| Banking Trainee | BA, fresh graduate, GPA ≥ 2.5 | Direct application |
| Customer Service Officer | BA + 0 to 1 yr experience | Branch posting |
| Junior / Associate Officer | BA + 1 to 2 yrs | Internal or external |
| Senior Officer | BA + 4+ yrs | Promotion / lateral |
| Branch Manager | BA + 6 to 8 yrs, leadership | Promotion |
| Credit / Risk Officer | BA finance + experience | Specialist hire |
| IT Officer | BSc CS or IT + experience | Specialist hire |
| Internal Auditor | BA accounting + CA or ACCA | Specialist hire |
Source: vacancy notices published by Commercial Bank of Ethiopia, Awash Bank, and Dashen Bank, 2023 to 2025.
Salaries combine a basic monthly amount with allowances (transport, housing, position) and an annual bonus tied to bank performance. Specific figures vary by cadre, tenure, and grade. Confirm offers in writing.
How to apply
Five steps from finding the notification to applying
- Step 1Find the active notification on this page's Open positions section, or on the bank's official website.
- Step 2Read the eligibility criteria carefully. Qualification, GPA, age, and experience requirements are enforced strictly.
- Step 3Prepare your CV, scanned credentials (degree, transcript, work experience letters), and a passport photo. Some notifications ask for a brief cover letter.
- Step 4Submit before the deadline through the channel the bank specifies (online portal, walk-in, or designated email).
- Step 5Shortlisted candidates are typically contacted within 2 to 6 weeks for a written exam and / or interview. Keep your phone reachable.
Regulatory context
Supervised by the National Bank of Ethiopia
All banks operating in Ethiopia, including Awach SACCOS Ltd., are licensed and supervised by the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE), the country's central bank. The NBE sets prudential rules around capital adequacy, reserve requirements, interest-rate guidance, foreign-exchange allocation, and consumer protection. Institution-specific terms (deposit rates, loan rates, account opening requirements) must comply with NBE directives but otherwise vary across institutions.
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