Chairperson of the Audit Committee Job in Kenya

Chairperson of the Audit Committee

Duties and
Responsibilities

• Set the agenda of each committee with committee members


• Provide oversight on risk management, control and governance
  processes, and audit affairs of county government and make appropriate
  recommendations to the Board regarding internal control and audit matters


• Follow up on the implementation of the recommendations of
  internal and external auditors


• Arrange for periodic review of the effectiveness of the audit
  committee alongside its mandates


• Demonstrate independence and impartiality in decision making
  with regard to legal, constitutional and policy requirement


• Provide clarification to members on the audit committee’s
  responsibilities

Requirements for
Appointment

• Be a Kenyan citizen


• Have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following
  fields: Accounting, Finance, Auditing, Economics, Risk Management or other
  related field from a recognized institution


• Have knowledge and experience of not less than ten (10) years
  in Audit and/or Financial Management/Accounting


• Have a good understanding of the County government
  operations, Financial Management and reporting or Auditing


• Have a good understanding of the objects, principles and
  functions of the County Government


• Be an affiliate of professional bodies such as ICPAK, ICPSK,
  ACFE, IIA or any relevant body


• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of
  Kenya, 2012


• Should possess strong interpersonal skills


• Have the requisite business and leadership skills and not a
  holder of any political office

How To Apply

NOTE:

• Members of the Audit Committee shall serve on part-time basis
  for a period of three years and shall be eligible for re – appointment for
  a further one term only


• The allowance payable to members of the Audit Committee shall
  be determined by the Salaries & Remuneration Commission (SRC)


• The Chairperson of the Audit Committee shall be independent
  from the County Government entities.


• Members appointed to the Audit Committee shall not be past or
  present employees of the entity, and shall not have served as employees or
  agents of any business which has carried out any business with the County
  Government in the last two years

Applications in sealed
envelopes together with copies of their detailed curriculum vitae with names,
address and telephone contacts, academic and professional certificates,
testimonials, national identity card and any other supporting documents marked
APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP TO THE COUNTY AUDIT COMMITTEE should be submitted to
the County Public Service Board – PORT VICTORIA PLAZA on or before –12th of September 2023 at 5.00 p.m.

All applicants
shall avail all copies of current Chapter Six documents during the interview.

 Applications
should be addressed to:

 The
Secretary/CEO,

County Public Service
Board,

County Government of
Busia,

P.O Box 1103- 50400,

Busia.

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