Internal Audit Committee - 4 Positions at Kakamega County

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE INTERNAL 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 assess 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.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS OF THE INTERNAL AUDIT COMMITTEE

A person shall be qualified for appointment as a Member of the Internal Audit Committee of the County Government of Kakamega under Regulations 167 (6) and (7) of Public Finance Management (County Governments) Regulations, 2015, if that person –

• has a minimum of a degree from a university recognized in Kenya in the fields of Accounting, Finance, Auditing, Economics, Risk management or other related fields;
• has a good understanding of county government operations,financial reporting and management or auditing;
• has a good understanding of the objects, principles andfunctions of the County Government;
• is not a past or present employees of the County Government of Kakamega or have served as an employee or agent of a business organization which has carried out any business with the County Government of Kakamega in the last 2 years;
• does not hold a political office;
• meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010; and
• being a member, in good standing, of a professional body will be an added advantage