Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, October 19, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Chairperson– County Executive Committee

Ref No. CPSB/TTC/048/2022

Duties and 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 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 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; and;
• Provide clarification to members on the audit committee’s responsibilities.

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment in this position a candidate must:
• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Possess at least an undergraduate degree from a recognized university in the field of: Accounting, Auditing, Finance or Economic or any other related field. A Masters degree in a relevant field is an added advantage;
• Be a member, in good standing of a professional body such as IIA, ICPAK, CPSK, ACFE and any other relevant professional body;
• 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 Taita Taveta County in the last two years;
• Have at least 10 years of experience in a senior management position, where their scope of work covered the entire organization they were working with;
• Be an independent proactive leader with confidence and high integrity;
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the object, principles and functions of the County Government of Taita Taveta County;
• Demonstrate competence in leadership and business management;
• Possess good understanding of government operations, financial reporting and auditing;
• Possess excellent working knowledge of an audit committee’s functions and risks management framework;
• Possess strong interpersonal skills and time available to develop and monitor the committee agenda; and,
• Not be a holder of a political office.
• Satisfy the provisions of chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 120

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

All applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope and addressed to:
The Secretary/CEO
County Public Service Board
Private Bag
VOI
OR
Hand delivered at the County Public Service Board offices in Voi; located opposite Dan Mwazo Hall, along the Moi County Referral Hospital and River Jordan Medical Centre.
The applications with copies of academic, professional and Chapter six clearance certificates and other testimonials should reach the County Public Service Board on or before Friday, 21st October 2022

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Candidates MUST clearly indicate the position being applied for by quoting the vacancy reference number; for the position of County Chief Officer JG CPSB 02, candidates MUST indicate the department/Portfolio they are applying to serve in.
Candidates MUST attach a clear copy of their national identity card or valid passport.
Candidates MUST satisfy the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 by obtaining clearance from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB), Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), Accredited Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) and Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
The applications with copies of academic and professional certificates and other testimonials should reach the County Public Service Board on or before Friday, 21st October 2022.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Youth, women and persons with special needs are encouraged to apply.
Candidates found canvassing will automatically be disqualified


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