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Chairperson – County Audit Committee

Terms of service: 

Three (3) year contract on part time basis, renewable once, subject to performance

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a citizen of Kenya;
• Possess at least an undergraduate degree from a recognized university in the field in which she or he has been practicing;
• Satisfies the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution;
• Not a past or present employee of the entity, and shall not have served as an employee or agent of a business organization which has carried out any business with Kitui County in the last two (2) years;
• Have at least ten (10) years of experience in a senior management position, where their scope of work covered the entire organization they were working with;
• Be a member in good standing of a professional body such as: IIA, ICPAK, ICPSK, IAK, APSEA, ACFE, LSK or any other relevant professional body;
• Be independent and proactive leader with confidence and high integrity;
• Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the object, principles and functions of the Government of Kitui County;
• Demonstrate competence in leadership and business management;
• Possess a good understanding of government operations, financial reporting and auditing;
• Possess excellent working knowledge of audit committees functions and risks management framework;
• Possess strong interpersonal skills and time available to develop and monitor the committee agenda; and
• Not a holder of a political office.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Set agenda for each meeting with the Committee members;
• Provide oversight on risk management, controls and governance processes and audit affairs of the County Government and make appropriate recommendations to the County Executive Committee regarding internal control and audit matters;
• Follow up on the implementation of the recommendations of internal and external auditors;
• Arrange for periodic reviews 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; and
• Provide clarification to members on the Audit Committee’s responsibilities.

Member – County Audit Committee – 3 Posts

Terms of service: 

Three (3) year contract on part time basis, renewable once, subject to performance

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a citizen of Kenya;
• Be a member in good standing of a professional body such as: IIA, ICPAK, ICPSK, IAK, APSEA, ACFE, LSK or any other relevant professional body;
• Possess at least an undergraduate degree from a recognized university in the field in which she or he has been practicing;
• One shall not be a past or present employee of the entity, and shall not have served as an employee or agent of a business organization which has carried out any business with Kitui County in the last two (2) years;
• Have at least five (5) years of experience in a senior management position, where their scope of work covered the entire organization they were working with;
• Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the object, principles and functions of the Government of Kitui County;
• Demonstrate competence in leadership and business management;
• Possess a good understanding of government operations, financial reporting and auditing;
• Not a holder of a political office.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide oversight on risk management, controls and governance processes and audit affairs of the County Government and make appropriate recommendations to the County Executive Committee regarding internal control and audit matters; and
• Follow up on the implementation of the recommendations of internal and external auditors.

Method of Application

Remuneration

The Members of the County Audit Committee shall serve for a term of three (3) years, on a part time basis, renewable once, subject to performance. Their allowances and benefits shall be as guided by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission of Kenya.

How to Apply

Each application should be accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, National Identity Card or Passport, testimonials and other relevant supporting documents. 

Applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope with the position applied for clearly marked on the left side and either hand delivered to the reception desk at the Kitui CPSB offices on Prisons Road, Kitui Town or posted to the following address:

The Board Secretary,
Kitui County Public Service Board,
P.O. Box 33-90200, Kitui.

Important information to all applicants

• Applications should reach the Secretary, County Public Service Board on or before WEDNESDAY 1ST NOVEMBER, 2023;
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted;
• Shortlisted candidates MUST meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on leadership and integrity and will be required to produce clearance/compliance certificates from the following agencies during the interviews:
• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
• Higher Education Loans Board
• Kenya Revenue Authority
• Credit Reference Bureau
• Directorate of Criminal Investigation
• Shortlisted candidates will be required to produce their original National Identity cards, birth certificates, academic and professional certificates and testimonials during the interview.