Chairperson, County Assembly Audit Committee at Kilifi County Public Service Board

Job Description

CASB/KLF/ADVERT/001l10/2024
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CHAIRPERSON

The Chairperson of the Audit Committee shall-

• Have a minimum ofa degree from a recognized University;
• Have knowledge and experience of not less than Seven (7) years in: Audit and or Financial Management/Accounting Have the requisite business and leadership skills;
• Be a citizen of Kenya;
• Have a good understanding of the County Assembly operations, Financial Management and reporting or Auditing;
• Have a good understanding of the objects, principles and functions of the County Assembly;
• Must be an affiliate of professional bodies’ e.g. ICPAK, ICPSK, ACFE, IIA or other relevant body;
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010;
• Have the requisite business and leadership skills arid shall not be a political office holder;
• NOT serve concurrently as a member of any other committee of the County Assembly.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Set the agenda for each meeting with the Committee Members;
• Provide oversight on risk management, controls and governance processes and Audit affairs of the County Assembly and make appropriate recommendations to the County Assembly regarding internal control and audit matters;
• Follow up on the implementation of the recommendations of Internal and External Auditors;
• Arrange for a periodic review of the effectiveness of the Audit Committee alongside its mandate;
• Demonstrate independence and impartiality in decision making which accord with the legal constitutional and policy requirement;
• Provide clarification to members on the audit committee’s responsibilities.