Vacancies at County Assembly of Kilifi

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.

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Job Description

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MEMBERS

A member of the Audit Committee shall-

• Interested candidates should have a minimum of a degree from a recognized University;
• Be a citizen of Kenya
• Have knowledge and experience of not less than Five (5) years in Audit and or Financial Management/Accounting;
• Have a good understanding of the County Assembly operations, Financial Management and reporting / Auditing;
• Have a good understanding of the objects, principles and functions of the County Assembly;
• Meet the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010;
• Membership in the following professional bodies will be an added advantage: ICPAK, ICPSK, ACFE, IIA or any other relevant body;
• Have the requisite business and leadership skills and shall not be a political office holder.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review and report to the Board and the’ Accounting Officer financial issues and judgments made in relation to the Assembly financial statements;
• Review clarity and completeness of financial statements and disclosures in relation to applicable rules and regulations;
• Monitor the effectiveness of the Assembly’s performance management and performance information;
• Provide strong and effective oversight of the Assembly’s internal audit;
• Provide effective liaison and facilitate communication between management and external audit;
• Ensure the effectiveness of both internal and external audit processes.

PLEASE NOTE 

• A person shall not be qualified for appointment as a member of the Audit Committee if the person (s)-
  • Is a past or present employee of the County Government of Kilifi or a political office holder;
  • Has served as an employee or an agent of a business organization which has carried out any business with the County Government of Kilifi for the last two years.
• Interested applicants should also submit certificates of clearance from the Ethics & Anti-Corruption Commission, Higher Education Loan Boards, Kenya Revenue Authority and Certificate of Good Conduct as part of the Compliance with the provisions of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010