County Audit Committee Member - 2 Posts at Kwale County Government

Job Summary:

Kwale County Public Service Board was established under section 57 of the County Government Act 2012 whose mandate includes appointing persons to hold or act in the offices of County Public Service. Pursuant to the Public Finance Management Act 2012 section 155 (5) and regulation No. 167(10) of the Public Finance Management Regulations 2015; The County Public Service Board Calls on all interested and suitably qualified persons to submit applications to serve as Members of its County Audit Committee.

Duties And Responsibilities:

• Provide strong and effective oversight of the County’s Internal Audit function;
• Promote effective and efficient audit processes by providing an independent review of the internal audit work plans and reports;
• Evaluate internal and external audit reports and make appropriate recommendations;
• Ensure the integrity and transparency of the County’s financial reporting process, and regularly undertake an independent review of the County’s financial statements;
• Monitor the effectiveness of the County’s performance management and performance information;
• Review the level of compliance with relevant legislative and regulatory requirements and promote a culture committed to lawful and ethical behaviour.
• Perform such other duties and responsibilities as provided under the Public Finance Management Act, 2012, the Public Finance Management Regulations, 2015 and the Audit Committee Guidelines.

Qualifications:

Terms of service

• Three (3) years contract on part-time basis renewable for a further one (1) term only subject to subject to satisfactory performance.
• Serve on a part-time basis;
• Be paid allowances at rates determined by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC).

Requirements for appointment

• Be a Kenyan citizen
• Bachelors’ degree from a recognized university
• Work experience of not less than five (5) years.
• Be a member of a professional body and in good standing
• Knowledge in public service / government operations and
• Be a person of integrity and in compliance with requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010
• One shall not be a past or present employee of the County, and shall not have served as an employee or agent of a business organization which has carried out any business with Kwale County in the last two years.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the objectives, principles and functions of the Government of Kwale County.