QUALIFICATIONS FOR AUDIT AND RISK COMMITTEE MEMBER


Minimum ten (10) years of senior management experience in Finance, Accounting, Auditing, Economics, Risk Management, Human Resource Management, or related fields within reputable organizations
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Auditing, Economics, Risk Management, Human Resource Management, or relevant field from a recognized Kenyan university
Current membership in good standing with relevant professional bodies
No employment or agency relationship with the Commission on Administrative Justice within the past two years
Demonstrated leadership capabilities, strong interpersonal skills, and proven administrative and organizational management expertise
Comprehensive understanding of legislation, best practices, and emerging trends in Finance, Accounting, Auditing, Economics, Risk Management, and Human Resource Management
In-depth knowledge of Commission on Administrative Justice mandate, National Government operations and financial management systems.


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE AUDIT AND RISK COMMITTEE MEMBER


Provide strong and effective oversight of the Commission's Internal Audit function;
Promote effective and efficient audit processes by providing independent review of internal audit work plans and reports
Evaluate the adequacy of control environments to ensure high standards and functioning of financial and non-financial internal control systems
Provide independent review of the Commission's reporting functions to ensure financial report integrity
Evaluate internal and external audit reports and provide appropriate recommendations
Review compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements and promote a culture of lawful and ethical behavior
Provide oversight and assurance on governance, risk management and control processes and make appropriate recommendations to the Commission
Follow up on the implementation of recommendations by internal and external auditors;
Assist the Chairperson of the Committee review the effectiveness and performance appraisal of the Head of Internal Audit and Risk Unit;
Perform the roles and responsibilities as laid out in the PFM (National Government) Regulations 2015 and the Audit Committee Guidelines for National Government, 2016