Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, February 02, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Internal Audit Committee
Number Of Vacancies - Three (3)
Duties And Responsibilities For The Internal 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 ofplanning, monitoring and reporting.
• Engage with external audit and assess 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 behaviour.

Qualifications For Appointment Of Members Of The Internal Audit Committee
A person shall be qualified for appointment as a Member of the Internal Audit Committee of the County Government of Kakamega under Regulations 167 (6) and (7) of Public Finance
Management (County Governments) Regulations, 2015, if that person-
• has a minimum of a degree from a university recognized in Kenya in the fields of Accounting, Finance, Auditing, Economics, Risk management or other related fields;
• has a good understanding of county government operations, financial reporting and management or auditing:
• has a good understanding of the objects, principles and functions of the County Government;
• is not a past or present employees of the County Government of Kakamega or have served as an employee or agent of a business organization which has carried out any business with the County Government of Kakamega in the last 2 years:
• does not hold a political office;
• meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010; and
• being a member, in good standing, of a professional body will be an added advantage.

Terms And Conditions Of Service
• Members of the Internal Audit Committee shall be appointed for a term of 3 years on part time basis and shall be eligible for reappointment for a further one term only after review of their performance; and
• Members shall be paid an allowance at rates determined by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission.

Education Requirement: No Requirements

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Job application procedure

Written applications enclosing detailed curriculum vitae, Copies of academic and professional certificates and ID card clearly indicating the position applied for on the Envelope should be submitted in a sealed envelope and addressed to:
The selection panel
County Government of Kakamega
P. O Box 36-50100,
KAKAMEGA

Or delivered by hand at the Office of County Secretary, Office of the Governor, Kakamega County Headquarters. To be received on or before 19th February, 2023. Email applications to be sent to selection panel at selectionpanel@kakamega.go.ke 

Note 1:
Shortlisted candidates will be required to produce clearance certificates from the following institutions to meet requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya:
• Kenya Revenue Authority
• Higher Education Loans Board
• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
• Criminal Investigation Department
• Credit Reference Bureau

Note 2:
• All applicants are required to clearly indicate their Home County, Sub-County and Ward
• Only Successful candidates will be notified.

PLEASE NOTE:
• The County Government of Kakamega is an equal opportunity employer.
• Persons living with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.
• Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.
• Successful candidates will be required to get clearance from: Kenya Revenue Authority; Higher; Education Loans Board; Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission; Directorate of Criminal; Investigation; and A Registered Credit Reference Bureau.


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