Chair, County Audit Committee

Duties and Responsibilities

• Evaluating whether processes are in place to address key roles and responsibilities in relation to risk management.
• Evaluating the adequacy of the control environment to provide reasonable assurance that the systems of internal control are of a high standard and functioning as intended.
• Performing an independent review of the financial statements to ensure the integrity and transparency of the financial reporting process.
• Monitoring the effectiveness of an entity’s performance information and compliance with the performance management framework and performance reporting requirements.
• Evaluating the quality of the internal audit function, particularly in the areas of planning, monitoring and reporting.
• Engaging with external audit and assessing the adequacy of management response to issues identified by audit.
• Reviewing the effectiveness of how the entity monitors compliance with relevant legislative and regulatory requirements and promotes a culture committed to lawful and ethical behavior.

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a Kenyan citizen.
• Possess at least an undergraduate degree from a recognized university in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration or any other related field.
• Be a member in good standing of a professional body such as: IIA, ICPAK, CPSK, ACFE, or any other relevant professional body.
• One shall not be a past or present employee of County Government of Kericho, and shall not have served as an employee or agent of a business organization which has carried out any business with County Government of Kericho in the last Two (2) years.
• Have at least 10 years of experience in public service. Experience in a devolved system of Government will be an added advantage.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the objects, principles and functions of the County Government.
• Possess a good understanding of government operations, financial reporting and auditing.
• Not a holder of any political office.
• Applicants must meet the requirements of Chapter (6) six of the Constitution of Kenya, specifically applicants must provide;
• A valid tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);
• A valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI);
• A valid Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB); and
• A valid Clearance Certificate from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).