Government Job Opportunities in Kenya – Baringo

Baringo County Government
 
Baringo County Assembly
 
Invitation for Application forMembership in the Baringo County Assembly Audit Committee
 
3 Vacancies
 
Pursuant to section 155(5) of the Public Finance Management Act 2012 and Regulation No. 167(1) of the Public Finance Management Regulations 2015; the County Assembly of Baringo is in the process of establishing the County Assembly Audit Committee. 

The County Assembly Audit Committee will support the Assembly in its responsibilities on issues of risk, control, and governance and associated assurance among other responsibilities.
 

The County Assembly of Baringo therefore invites applications from suitably qualified Kenyans for the position of:
 
1. One (1) position for the Chairperson of the County Assembly Audit Committee
 
2. Two (2) positions for the Members of the County Assembly Audit Committee
 
To be appointed as a Chairperson/member of the Audit Committee, a person should hold a degree from a University recognized in Kenya and have knowledge and experience of not less than seven (7) years in any of the following fields:
 
(i) Accounting / Auditing / Finance
(ii) Economics
(iii) Security / Risk Management
(iv) Law

Other Requirements
 
Members of the Audit Committee shall:
 

(i) Have a good understanding of the county governments operations, financial management and reporting or auditing

(ii) Have a good understanding of the objects, principles and functions of the Baringo County Assembly

(iii) Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution

(iv) Must be affiliated to professional bodies e.g. ICPAK, ICPSK, ACFE, LSK, IIA, IEK or any other relevant body and be a member in good standing

(v) Audit Committee Chairperson shall be a member of ICPAK

Note
 
(i) Members of the Audit Committee shall serve on part-time basis for a period of three years and shall be eligible for reappointment for a further one term only.
 
(ii) The allowances payable to members of the Audit Committee, being public officers shall be determined by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission.
 
(iii) A person shall not be qualified for appointment as a member of Audit Committee if the person:
 
(a) Is a past or present employee of Baringo County Assembly
(b) Is a political office holder or has served as an employee or an agent of a business organization which has carried out any business with Baringo County Assembly for the last two years.

Application Process
 
(i) All applicants should attach copies of current clearance from CID, HELB, KRA, EACC and clearance from any approved credit reference bureaus to their application.
 
(ii) Application in a sealed envelope together with the detailed curriculum vitae, copies of academic and professional certificates, national identity card, testimonials, clearances and any other relevant supporting document, clearly marked Application for Chairperson/ Member, Baringo County Assembly Audit Committee, should be addressed to:

The Clerk to County Assembly,
Baringo County Assembly,
P.O. Box 159-30400,
Kabarnet, Kenya.

So as to be received on or before Monday, 8th August 2016. 

Only qualified and shortlisted candidates will be contacted and any canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.