Internal
Audit Manager
The Public Procurement Oversight Authority is established under the Public
Procurement and Disposal Act, 2005 with the mission ‘to enhance national socio‐economic development by
facilitating and ensuring the implementation of an effective and efficient
public procurement and disposal system’.
Pursuant to the
above, the Authority invites applicants from suitably qualified persons who
wish to be considered for the vacant position of Manager, Internal Audit.
Duties and
Responsibilities
This position reports to the Board Audit committee and is responsible for
influencing, creating, promoting and improving controls throughout the
Authority.
The
principal accountabilities include:
Developing and reviewing of internal audit policies and procedures
Developing detailed audit program and plans
Assessing internal controls to mitigate business and operational risks
Preparing and presenting regular assurance audit reports to the audit committee
and CEO
Appraising the soundness, adequacy and application of accounting, financing,
procurement and other operating controls and instruments
Developing audit tools and techniques for the Authority
Formulating and integrating risk management practices
Liaising with external auditors on the annual audits and ensuring that the
reports are implemented
Assisting in evaluation of the Authority’s performance and recommending
necessary improvements
Designing and executing audits in compliance with conventional audit guidelines
and best practices
Serves as secretary to the PPOA Advisory Board committee on Audit and Risk
management
Requirements
for Appointment
Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in any of the following: finance,
business administration or a related field from a recognised university and a
recognised accounting or auditing qualification. A relevant master’s degree
will be an added advantage.
In addition, they should have at least 4 years relevant experience in managing
finance functions preferably in a large organisation.
In‐depth
knowledge of budgets, financial systems, reporting and implementing financial
control systems is essential.
Proficiency in computers and the ability to work with financial related
software and, integrity, good team playing and relationship building skills are
requisite.
How to Apply
DownloadFormal Application Form here
(i) Each application
should be accompanied by a copy of the National Identity Card/Passport,
detailed curriculum vitae, copies of relevant academic and professional
certificates, testimonials and other relevant supporting documents. Scanned
copies of these documents must accompany an online application.
(ii) All applications
should be clearly marked “Application
for position of Manager, Internal Audit” on the envelope and
submitted in any ONE of the following ways:
(a) Manual applications should be hand delivered to the reception desk on 11th
floor, National Bank Building, Harambee Avenue, Nairobi.
(b) Online applications should be e‐mailed
to the Director General: info@ppoa.go.ke
(c) Posted applications should be addressed to:
Director General
Public Procurement Oversight Authority
11th Floor, National Bank Building
P. O. Box 58535‐00200
Nairobi
(iii) Interested
applicants must meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Kenya Constitution
and in addition must, get clearance from the following bodies and submit copies
of these clearance certificates with the application.
(a) Kenya Revenue Authority;
(b) Higher Education Loans Board;
(c) Ethics and Anti‐Corruption
Commission; and
(d) Criminal Investigation Department (certificate of good conduct).