Board, Audit Commitee Members - 3 Posts at Uasin Gishu County Government

Requirements for Appointment

• Hold a first degree in relevant field from a recognized university;
• Have a good understanding of county government operating, financial reporting or auditing; and
• Have a good understanding of the objects, principles and functions of the entity to which they are to be appointed.
• Be a person of integrity, demonstrated professional competence and strong interpersonal skills and meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Duties and responsibilities of 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 statement to ensure the integrity and transparency of the financial reporting process
• Monitor the effectiveness of the County Government 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 in 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 to promote a culture committed to lawful and ethical behaviour.