Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, November 29, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Siaya County Public Service Board is established by Section 57 of the County Governments Act No. 17 of 2012 as a body corporate with perpetual succession and seal capable of suing and being sued in its own corporate name. Section 58 and 59 of the County Governments Act No.17 of 2012 respectively provides for the composition and mandates of the County Public Service Board. Section 59A of the County Governments (Amendment] Act 2020 affirms the independence of the County Public Service Board.

Pursuant to the provision of Section 44 & 59 (1) (b) of the County Governments Act No. 17 of 2012; Section 155 (5) of the Public Finance Management Regulation 2015 (gazette No 2690) .The Siaya County Public Service Board hereby invites competent and qualified candidates to apply for the following position.

1. Chairperson- County Audit Committee one [1] post
Terms of service: 3 years contract on part time basis renewable for a further one (1) term only subject to performance.

Requirements for appointment as Chairperson Audit Committee
a. Be a Kenyan Citizen
b. Possess at least an undergraduate degree from a recognized university in the field in which she or he has been practicing
c. Satisfy the provisions of chapter six of the constitution
d. 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 County Government of Siaya in the last two years.
e. 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.
f. Be a member, in good standing, of a professional body such as: HA. ICPAK, ICPSK; IAK; APSEA; ACFE; LSK and any other relevant professional body.
g. Be and independent proactive leader with confidence and high integrity
h. Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the object, principles and functions of the County Government of Siaya.
i. Demonstrate competence in leadership and business management
j. Possesses a good understanding of government operations, financial reporting and auditing
k. Possess excellent working knowledge of an audit committee’s functions and risks management framework
l. Possess strong interpersonal skills and time available to develop and monitor the committee agenda
m. Not a holder of a political office.

Duties and Responsibilities
a. Set the agenda for each meeting with the committee members
b. 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
c. Follow up on the implementation of the recommendations of internal and external auditors.
d. Arrange for a periodic review of the effectiveness of the audit committee alongside its mandate
e. Demonstrate independence and impartiality in decision making which accord with the legal constitutional and policy requirement
f. Provide clarification to members on the audit committee's responsibilities

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 120

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Written applications enclosing current Curriculum Vitae, Copies of academic and professional certificates and ID Card should be submitted in a sealed envelope and addressed to:
The Board Secretary/CEO
Siaya County Public Service Board,
P.O Box 390-40601,
BONDO
All the applications should reach the Secretary, County Public Service Board, or on before Friday 9th December, 2022.
NOTE:
1. All shortlisted candidates should obtain clearance from the following institutions and will be required to present them during interviews.
a. The Criminal Investigation Department (CID]
b. The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
c. The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
d. The Ethics and Anti- Corruption Commission (EACC]
2. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
3. Shortlisted candidates will be required to produce their original National Identity Cards, Certificates and Testimonials at the interview
4. Siaya County Public Service Board is committed to implementation of the provision of the Constitution-Article 232 on fair competitions merit, representation of Kenya diverse communities and affording equal employment opportunities to men and women, members of ethnic groups and persons with Disability. Therefore persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.
5. Recruitment process is absolutely free and any form of lobbying, canvassing or bribery will lead to automatic disqualification.
The Board Secretary/CEO
Siaya County Public Service Board,
P.O Box 390-40601,
BONDO

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