Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, June 27 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
REF: TUR/CPSB/053/2022/2023; AUDIT COMMITTEE MEMBERS; POSITIONS: FOUR (4) MEMBERS.

Requirements for Appointment
• Minimum of a degree from a recognized University in the following fields, Accounting, Finance, Auditing, Economics, Risk management or other related fields
• Be a citizen of Kenya
• Have a good understanding of county government operations, financial reporting or auditing
• Have a good understanding of the objects, principles and functions of the county government
• Meet the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010
• Membership of 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
The duties and responsibilities of the committee members shall be:
• Provide an independent review of the County Government reporting functions to ensure the integrity of financial reports.
• Monitor the effectiveness of the County Government performance management and performance information:
• Provide effective liaison and facilitate communication between the management and external auditors
• Provide oversight of the implementation of accepted audit recommendations
• Ensure effectiveness of both internal and external audit processes.
• The Audit Committee shall report to the Governor

NOTE
• Members of Audit Committee shall serve on need basis and as prescribed by the Public Finance Management Act and for a period of three years
• This is not a salaried position. Members shall be paid allowances on account of attendance of audit committee meetings as determined by County Treasury in consultation with other relevant entities Section 167 (6) of PFM (County regulations) indicates that majority of members appointed to the audit committee shall not be past or present employees of the entity, and shall not have served as an employee or agent of a business organization which has carried out any business with the concerned entity in the last two years.
• Any code of conduct of public officers shall also apply to members of the audit committee in relations to their functions, powers, and duties as members of the committee



Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Written applications, CV’s copies of Certificates, Testimonials and Identity Card should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the left side the position being applied for and addressed to:
The Secretary,
Turkana County Public Service Board,
P.O. BOX 05, Lodwar, – 30500.
OR

Delivered by hand at the reception desk at Turkana County Public Service Board Offices located along Nawoitorong road opposite Lodwar Club located off Kitale –Lodwar highway so as to reach the undersigned on or before Friday 7th July, 2023 by 5.00pm (East African Time).

Important information to all candidates;
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
• Any form of canvassing or lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification
• Note that it is a criminal offense to submit fake/forged documents

N/B Youth, Women and Persons Living with disability (PWDs) are encouraged to apply



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