Director Internal Audit Job PPRA

• Provide strategic leadership in line with PPRA's vision, mission and mandate as stipulated in the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, 2015 and its attendant regulations in matters relating to internal audit;
• Spearhead the formulation and implementation of internal audit policies and strategies;
• Lead the evaluation of the effectiveness and adequacy of the internal control systems within the Authority and provide reasonable assurance that the financial management, operational and strategic objectives are being met consistently, efficiently and in a cost effective manner;
• Spearhead the conduct of the audit of all functional areas, assets, projects and activities of the Authority;
• Oversee the audit of compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, Circulars and Authority's policies issued from time to time;
• Spearhead the review of the governance systems and processes of the Authority;
• Oversee the provision of assurance on risk control effectiveness, efficiency and adequacy; and risk management processes within the Authority;
• Serve as the liaison between the Authority's management, external auditors and the Board Audit, Risk and Governance Committee during the conduct of the external audit (financial and systems) exercise;
• Direct the undertaking of follow up reviews to give assurance on the implementation of the identified management actions and resolutions arising from audit findings;
• Oversee the communication of audit findings and recommendations to the respective Directorates;
• Oversee the verification of the existence of all the assets administered by the Authority and provide assurance that there are proper safeguards for their protection;
• Spearhead the development of Audit, Risk and Governance Committee's Board packs;
• Facilitate development and implementation of capacity building programs for the Board Audit Committee and facilitate induction of new Audit Committee;
• Provide leadership, supervision, coaching, mentoring, training and development of the directorate staff by ensuring an effective and motivated team;
• Provide leadership on continuous improvement of business processes and controls in the Directorate and develop mechanisms for corporate consultation, increase public participation and involvement in Authority's policies and programs;
• Oversee development, implementation and review of work plans and budgets for the directorate in line with the Authority's strategic plan;
• Lead in the execution of a risk management policy and framework that ensures the Directorate has a robust systems and processes of accountability, risk management, internal controls, and business continuity;
• Foster a corporate culture that promotes ethical practices and good corporate citizenship within the directorate;
• Articulate issues relating to Internal Audit in various forums in which the Authority participates in;
• Coordinate implementation of a robust performance management system within the directorate through providing oversight of the delivery of the annual performance contract and the strategic plan;
• Lead in the development and implementation of the Directorate's corruption prevention and mitigation strategies;
• Provide input in the development, implementation and review of the Authority's resource mobilization strategies;
• Spearhead provision of effective communication between the directorate staff and between different levels of management;
• Provide input in the development and implementation of a succession management plan;
• Oversee the maintenance of an effective quality management/improvement system within the directorate;
• Spearhead the adoption of information & communication systems technology for service delivery within the Internal Audit directorate; and
• Supervise direct and indirect reports.

• Coordinate the day to day administrative and operational functions of the directorate;
• Serve as secretary to the Audit, Risk and Governance Committee of the Public Procurement Regulatory Board;
• Coordinate the preparation and submission of quarterly and annual reports;
• Provide input in the implementation of the Authority's projects;
• Provide administrative and secretariat services to the Audit, Risk and Governance Committee of the Public Procurement Regulatory Board;
• Monitor implementation of contracts regarding the directorate;
• Chairs directorate's meetings;
• Participate in various committees in the Authority upon appointment; and
• Implement board resolutions regarding internal audit.

• Masters degree in any of the following disciplines: Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;

• Passed Part III of Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Kenya examination or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA);
• Leadership course from a recognized institution;
• Member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) in good standing.

• At least Twelve (12) years relevant experience five (5) years of which should have been the level of management.

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