INTERNAL AUDIT COMMITTEE MEMBERS  at Laikipia County Government

THREE (3) YEARS CONTRACT RENEWABLE FOR ONE TERM ONLY

Pursuant to the Public Finance Management (PFM) Act 2012 section 155 (5) and PFM Regulation no. 167(1), The County Government of Laikipia is inviting applications from interested persons to fill the four (4) vacancies available in the Audit Committee whose main function shall be to support the county in matters which include;
(i) Risk, control and governance and associated assurance;
(ii) Follow up on the implementation of the recommendations of internal and external auditors among others.

Requirements for appointment

(a) Possess a degree from a recognized university in any field that is relevant to the operations of the County Government; a postgraduate degree e.g. MBA will be an added advantage.
(b) Have at least 5 years’ experience and conversant with Internal Audit and Risk Management matters.
(c) Must not be past or present employee of the County Government of Laikipia, and shall not have served as an employee or agent of a business organization which has carried out any business with the County Government of Laikipia in the last two years;
(d) Have a good understanding of County Government operating, financial reporting or auditing;
(e) Have a good understanding of the objects, principles and functions of the County Government.
(f) Be a highly respectable and experienced person, who possesses strong interpersonal skills. and;
(g) Be a person with excellent working knowledge of an audit committee’s functions and risk management frameworks;
(h) Be a person of integrity and in compliance with the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution;
(i) Be independent and proactive.

Other requirements:

(a) Clearance from DCI.
(b) Clearance from Credit Reference Bureau.
(c) Tax Compliance from Kenya Revenue Authority
(d) Clearance from Higher Education Loans Board
(e) Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission

Remuneration:

This is not a salaried position and allowances applicable shall be determined by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission.

NOTE: Any member who intends to serve as the chairperson must have the following;

(a) Possess a first degree in Finance/ Accounting/Auditing/Commerce or equivalent;
(b) Be in possession of a relevant professional certificate in Accounting/Auditing or equivalent;
(c) Be a member of a relevant professional body e.g. ICPAK, IIAK or equivalent and must be in good standing;
(d) The chairperson shall be independent to the County Government entities, be knowledgeable of the organization, have the requisite business and leadership skills and shall not be a political office holder;
(e) Shall not be serving concurrently as a member of any other committee of the County Government of Laikipia;
(f) Must demonstrate characteristics of an effective chairperson which include;
i. Being an independent proactive leader with confidence and integrity and;
ii. Availability to develop and closely monitor the committee agenda.