Member, County Executive Audit Committee (3 Positions) at Nakuru 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

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following: - Accounting, Auditing, Risk Management, Finance, Economics, Procurement, Human Resource Management Procurement, Law or any other related field from a University recognized in Kenya.
• of a Master’s Degree in any of the above fields will be an added advantage.
• Professional qualifications relevant to their field and be a member in good standing of the relevant professional body e.g. ICPAK, IIA, IHRM, ICPSK, LSK, KISM.

Experience

• At least ten (10) years professional experience in any of the following fields: -
• Accounting, Auditing Risk Management, Finance, Economics, Procurement, Human Resource Management, Law or any other related field at senior management level in a busy, reputable public or private organization:
• Have a thorough understanding of the relevant legislations, best practices and emerging issues in Accounting, Auditing, Risk Management, Finance, Economics, Human Resource Management, Procurement, Law and other related fields;
• Have a good understanding of Government operations and financial management system.
• Be a person of integrity, demonstrated professional competence and strong interpersonal skills;

NOTE:

• A person shall not be qualified for appointment as a member of Audit Committee if the persons: -
• Is present or past employee of the County Government of Nakuru;
• Have served as an employee or an agent of a business organization which has carried out business with County Government of Nakuru for the last two years.

Terms and Conditions of Service

• Members of the Audit Committee shall be appointed for a term of three years on part time basis and shall be eligible for re-appointment for a further one term only,
• Despite the provision in(i) above, after the expiry of every term at least one third of the committee shall retire and shall not be eligible for reappointment.
• The term is only extended after the performance of the Committee has been reviewed.
• Applicants should not be political office holders.
• Serve on part time basis.
• Be paid allowances at rates determined by the salaries and remuneration Commission.

Application criteria

• Persons interested in filling the above positions should submit their applications, accompanied with the following documents;
• Academic Certificates
• National ID or Passport and a copy of the CV.
• Candidates with foreign Degrees MUST obtain accreditation from the Commission of Higher Education.

or before 3RD March, 2023 at 5:00PM