Member - County Audit Committee (3 posts) at Baringo County Government

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 for Appointment

Be a Kenyan citizen

• Should have a minimum of a degree from a recognized University in the following fields: Accounting, Finance, Auditing, Economics, Risk management or other related fields.
• Have at least Seven (7) years relevant working experience
• Should possess strong interpersonal skills
• Have a good understanding of the County operations, financial management and Reporting or auditing
• Have a good understanding of the objects, principles and functions of the County Government
• Must be a member of professional bodies e.g., ICPAK, ACFE IIAK or other relevant body and must be in good standing.
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.
• Shall not be a holder of a political office.
• Terms and Conditions of Service for Audit Committee
• Members of Audit Committee (AC) shall be appointed for a term of 3 years on part time basis and shall be eligible for reappointment for a further one term only after review of their performance.
• The members shall be paid allowance at rates determined by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC)
• The Chairperson shall not serve concurrently as a member of any other Audit Committee of the County Government of Baringo
• Members appointed to the Audit Committee shall not be past or present employees of the County Government of Baringo or have served as an employee or agent of a business organization which has carried out any business with the County Government of Baringo for the last 2 years.