Audit Committee at Wajir County Public Service Board

Duties and Responsibilities for the Audit Committee

•  Evaluate whether processes are in place to address key roles and responsibilities in relation to risk management.
• Evaluate 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.
• Perform an independent review of the financial statements to ensure the integrity and transparency of the financial reporting process.
• Monitor the effectiveness of the County Government’s performance information and compliance with the performance management framework and performance reporting requirements.
• Evaluate the quality of the internal audit function, particularly in the areas of planning, monitoring and reporting.
• Engage with external audit and assessing the adequacy of management response to issues identified by audit.
• Review the effectiveness of how the County Government monitors compliance with relevant legislative and regulatory requirements and promotes a culture committed to lawful and ethical behavior.  

Requirements and Competencies

• Be a Kenyan citizen.
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following: – Accounting, Auditing, Risk Management, Finance, Economics, Procurement, Human Resource Management, Law or any other related field from a University recognized in Kenya.
• Possession of a Master’s Degree in any of the above fields will be an added advantage
• Professional qualifications relevant to their field and be a member in good standing of the relevant professional body e.g. ICPAK, IIA, IHRM, ICPSK, LSK, IEK, CISA, KISM;
• At least five (5) years professional experience in any of the following fields: –Accounting, Auditing, Risk Management, Finance, Economics, Procurement, Human Resource Management, Law or any other related field at senior management level in a busy, reputable public or private organization;
• Have a thorough understanding of the relevant legislations, best practices and emerging issues in Accounting, Auditing, Risk Management, Finance, Economics, Human Resource Management, Procurement, Law and other related fields;
• Have a good understanding of Government operations and financial management system.
• Be a person of integrity, demonstrated professional competence and strong interpersonal skills.

Terms and Conditions of Service

• Members of the Audit Committee shall be appointed for a term of three (3) years on part–time basis and shall be eligible for re–appointment for a further one (1) term only.
• Be paid allowances at rates determined by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission.

NOTE: A person shall not be qualified for appointment as a member of Audit Committee if the persons: –

a) Is present or past employee of the County Government of Wajir.

b) Have served as an employee or an agent of a business organization which has carried out business with the County Government of Wajir for the last two years;

c) Is a political office holder;