Duties of the Audit Committee

The main function of the audit committee shall be to —


Support the accounting officer with regard to their responsibilities for issues of risk, control and governance and associated assurance: Provided that the responsibility over the management of risk, control and governance processes remains with the management of the concerned county government entity; and
Follow up on the implementation of the recommendations of internal and external auditors.


Requirements for Appointment

The applicant should:


Kenyan Citizen
Have Bachelor’s degree in any of the following: – Accounting, Auditing, Risk Management, Finance, Economics or Accounts related field from a University recognized in Kenya;
Possess at least 10 years’ experience at a senior level in the private or public sector.
Be a member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya or Institute of Internal Auditors and in good standing.
Be knowledgeable in risk management, audit, and accounting in the Public Service or devolved system of Government.
Be a person of integrity, demonstrated professional competence and strong interpersonal skills.
Satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution