Director, Internal Audit and Risk assurance Job at The Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA)

DIRECTOR, INTERNAL AUDIT AND RISK ASSURANCE--(ONE
POST)-GRADE PPRA 2- REF PPRA /D-IA/2/2025
Job Title Director, Internal Audit and Risk assurance
Grade PPRA 2
Gross Salary Scale As per PPRA Salary Structure
Leave allowance As existing in the PPRA
Annual Leave: 30 working days per financial year
Medical Cover As existing in the PPRA Terms of Service
Gratuity 31% of annual basic salary
Post Retirement Medical
Cover
As existing in the PPRA Terms of Service
Mortgage and Car Loan As existing in the PPRA Terms of Service
Terms of Service: Up to five (5) years renewable once subject to
performance and retirement age
Location / Work Station Headquarters (Nairobi)

Reporting Relationships
Reports to
Board of Directors (Functionally).
Director General (Administratively).
Direct Reports Deputy Director, Internal Audit
Indirect Reports Principal Internal Auditor

Job Purpose
The position is responsible for providing strategic leadership in the provision of
independent, objective assurance and consultancy services aimed at adding value
and improving the operations of the Authority - by assessing the effectiveness of
the design and execution of the system of internal controls, risk management and
governance processes in a bid to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in the
achievement of the Authority’s mandate.

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks
I. Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities
1. 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;
2. Spearhead the formulation and implementation of internal audit policies and
strategies;
3. 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;
4. Spearhead the conduct of the audit of all functional areas, assets, projects
and activities of the Authority;
5. Oversee the audit of compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, Circulars
and Authority’s policies issued from time to time;
6. Spearhead the review of the governance systems and processes of the
Authority;
7. Oversee the provision of assurance on risk control effectiveness, efficiency
and adequacy; and risk management processes within the Authority;
8. 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;
9. Direct the undertaking of follow up reviews to give assurance on the
implementation of the identified management actions and resolutions arising
from audit findings;
10. Oversee the communication of audit findings and recommendations to the
respective Directorates;
11. 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;
12. Spearhead the development of Audit, Risk and Governance Committee’s
Board packs;
13. Facilitate development and implementation of capacity building programs for
the Board Audit Committee and facilitate induction of new Audit Committee;
14. Provide leadership, supervision, coaching, mentoring, training and
development of the directorate staff by ensuring an effective and motivated
team;
15. 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;
16. Oversee development, implementation and review of work plans and budgets
for the directorate in line with the Authority’s strategic plan;
17. 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;
18. Foster a corporate culture that promotes ethical practices and good corporate
citizenship within the directorate;
19. Articulate issues relating to Internal Audit in various forums in which the
Authority participates in;
20. 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;
21. Lead in the development and implementation of the Directorate’s corruption
prevention and mitigation strategies;
22. Provide input in the development, implementation and review of the
Authority’s resource mobilization strategies;
23. Spearhead provision of effective communication between the directorate staff
and between different levels of management;
24. Provide input in the development and implementation of a succession
management plan;
25.Oversee the maintenance of an effective quality management/improvement
system within the directorate;
26.Spearhead the adoption of information & communication systems technology
for service delivery within the Internal Audit directorate; and
27.Supervise direct and indirect reports.

II. Operational Responsibilities / Tasks
1. Coordinate the day to day administrative and operational functions of the
directorate;
2. Serve as secretary to the Audit, Risk and Governance Committee of the
Public Procurement Regulatory Board;
3. Coordinate the preparation and submission of quarterly and annual reports;
4. Provide input in the implementation of the Authority’s projects;
5. Provide administrative and secretariat services to the Audit, Risk and
Governance Committee of the Public Procurement Regulatory Board;
6. Monitor implementation of contracts regarding the directorate;
7. Chairs directorate’s meetings;
8. Participate in various committees in the Authority upon appointment; and
9. Implement board resolutions regarding internal audit.

Job Dimensions:
I. Financial Responsibility
1. Formulate and implement the directorate’s budget and procurement and
asset disposal plan; and
2. Approve directorate expenditure.
II. Responsibility for Physical Assets
1. Computers, printers and accessories; and
2. Office furniture and equipment.
III. Decision Making / Job Influence
1. Strategic decisions
2. Managerial decisions
3. Operational decisions
4. Analytical decisions
IV. Working Conditions
Majorly in the office with occasional local travel to oversee the audit of PPRA’s
regional offices and the Authority’s field activities.

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills)
Academic qualifications
1) Masters degree in any of the following disciplines: - Finance, Accounting,
Business Administration, Economics, or equivalent qualifications from a
recognized institution;
2) Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Finance, Accounting,
Business Administration, Economics, or equivalent qualifications from a
recognized institution;
Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies
1) Passed Part III of Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Kenya examination or
equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
2) Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA);
3) Leadership course from a recognized institution;
4) Member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) in
good standing.
Previous relevant work experience required
At least Twelve (12) years relevant experience five (5) years of which should have
been the level of management.

Functional Skills, Behavioural Competencies/Attributes
1. Managerial / Supervisory skills
2. Strategic planning skills
3. Organizational skills
4. Analytical skills
5. Leadership skills
6. Financial management skills
7. People management skills
8. Computing skills
9. Interpersonal skills
10. Negotiation skills
11. Problem solving skills
12. Communication skills
13. Analytical, problem solving and decision making