Finance and
Administration General 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 General Manager, Finance and
Administration.
Duties and
Responsibilities
The position is responsible to the Director‐General for ensuring that all
financial resources of the Authority are fully accounted for and reported
efficiently, and assisting in ensuring smooth administrative operations of the
Authority.
The
principal accountabilities Include;
Formulating and implementing sound financial management, strategies and systems
that ensure effective control and accountability of the Authority resources.
Providing oversight to the finance, human resource, planning, procurement and
logistics and general administrative functions.
Assisting the Director General in providing leadership in implementation of the
corporate strategic plan and achievement of performance targets.
Ensuring timely reconciliation of accounts and preparing timely and accurate
financial statements and management reports on the Authority`s performance.
Developing and implementing annual budgets and cost control measures.
Ensuring budgetary controls and monitoring expenditure in relations to the
budget
Reviewing financial management and reporting systems
Ensuring proper management of assets, inventory and records
Overseeing planning and programming including development and implementation of
monitoring and reporting frameworks for the Authority.
Ensuring the Authority’s compliance with statutory and contractual reporting
requirement.
Requirements
for Appointment
Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration or
any other related field from a recognized university and a recognized
professional finance or accounting qualification.
A relevant master’s degree will be an added advantage.
In addition, they should have at least 6 years relevant experience in managing
finance functions preferably in a large organization.
In depth knowledge of budgets, financial systems, reporting and implementing
financial controls systems is essential.
In addition, 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
ClickHere to download Formal Application Form
(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 General Manager, Finance & Administration”
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).