Republic
of Kenya
County
Government of Kiambu
Invitation
for Application for Membership to the County Internal Audit
Committee
The
Public Finance Management (PFM) Act, 2012 Section 155 (5), requires a County
Government entity to establish an Internal Audit Committee as prescribed by the
Public Finance and Management regulations, 2015.
However
members of the audit committee will not play management or executive
functions.
This
is a part -time responsibility that does not earn a salary but allowances as guided
by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC).
In
pursuant to this, the County Government of Kiambu is inviting applications from
interested and qualified persons to fill four ( 4 ) vacancies available in the
Audit Committee as stipulated below:
The
Applicant must;
(a)
Possess a first Degree from a University recognized in Kenya in any field that
is relevant to the operations of the County Government, in any of the following
fields; Accounting, Finance, Law, Engineering, Management, Economics,
Security/Risk management and with at least 10 years’ experience.
(b)
Must not be past or present employee of the Kiambu County Government, and shall
not have served as an employee or agent of a business organization which has
carried out any business with the Kiambu County Government in the last two
years;
(c)
Must have a good understanding of the objects, principles and functions of
County Government operations, Financial management reporting or auditing.
(d)
Possess strong interpersonal skills and be able to dedicate sufficient time to
the performance of audit committee work;
(e) Be
a person with excellent working knowledge of an audit committee’s functions and
risk management frameworks;
(f)
Must be persons of integrity and in compliance with the requirements of Chapter
six of the Constitution:
(g)
Must be able to work independently, objectively and proactively.
In addition to the above, any member who intends to serve as the chairperson must have the following;
In addition to the above, any member who intends to serve as the chairperson must have the following;
(a)
Possess a first degree in Finance/ Accounting! Auditing! Commerce or
equivalent;
(b)
The chairperson shall be independent to the County Government entity, be
knowledgeable of the organization, have the requisite business and leadership
skills and shall not be a political office holder;
(c)
Shall not be serving concurrently, as a member of any other committee of the
County Government;
(d)
Must be an independent proactive leader with confidence and integrity:
possesses strong interpersonal skills and available to develop and closely
monitor the committee agenda;
Other
requirements:
(a)
Certificate of Good Conduct
(b) Certificate of Clearance from Credit Reference Bureau
(c) Certificate of Tax Compliance from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
(d) Certificate of Clearance from EACC
(e) Certificate of Clearance from HELB
(b) Certificate of Clearance from Credit Reference Bureau
(c) Certificate of Tax Compliance from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
(d) Certificate of Clearance from EACC
(e) Certificate of Clearance from HELB
Term
in office: 3
years contract which is renewable for another 3 years (only) subject to
performance
Application Process
Applications in a sealed envelope together with the detailed Curriculum vitae, copies of Academic and Professional Certificates, National Identity card, clearance certificates, Testimonials and any other relevant supporting documents clearly marked application for Member, Kiambu County Audit Committee should be addressed to;
The County Secretary
County Government of Kiambu
P.O. Box 2344-00900,
Kiambu, Kenya.
So as to be received not later than 12th August, 2016
NB: Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted