The Audit Committee Chairperson
Full time @Laikipia County Government posted 2 months ago in Accounting/Finance Shortlist Email JobJob Detail
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Job ID 3823
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Offered Salary 1000
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Career Level Others
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Experience 2 Years
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Gender Both
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Industry Accounting/Finance
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Qualifications Diploma/Degree
Job Description
The Audit Committee Chairperson
The main function of the audit committee shall be to—
- Support the Accounting Officers with regard to their responsibilities for issues of risk, control and governance and associated assurance but the responsibility over the management of risk, control and governance processes remains with the management of the concerned entity; and
- Follow up on the implementation of the recommendations of internal and external auditors.
Requirements for Appointment
- Possess a first degree in Finance/Auditing/Commerce or equivalent
- Be in possession of relevant professional certificate in Accounting/Auditing or Equivalent
- Belong to a relevant professional body e.g. ICPAK, IIAK or equivalent and must be in good standing;
- The Chairperson shall be independent to the County Government entities, be knowledgeable of the organization, have the requisite business and leadership skills and shall not be a political office holder
- Shall not be serving concurrently as a member of any other committee of the County Government;
- Must demonstrate characteristics of an effective chairperson which include;
- Being an independent proactive leader with confidence and integrity and;
- Must be available to develop and closely monitor the committee agenda.
Other Requirements
- Certificate of Good Conduct.
- Certificate of Clearance from Credit Reference Bureau
- Certificate of Tax Compliance from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
- Certificate of clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates are required to submit their applications through the Google Forms Link provided at the County Website and follow instructions.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO ALL APPLICANTS
- All applications shall be through the Google Forms Link provided to be received on or before 3rd  September 2025.
- Applications and all other attachments should be attached as ONE PDF document of not more than 5MBs.
- Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and will be required to present their original academic and Professional documents during interview.
- Laikipia County Public Service Board only contacts through the number +254715052 052 and does not charge any fee at any point of the recruitment stages.
- Any form of canvasing will lead to automatic disqualification.
- The County Government of Laikipia is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and gender equality. Women and persons with disability are encouraged to apply.
- Successful candidates must satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.
Applications shall be addressed to: –
The Secretary/CEO,
Laikipia County Public Service Board,
P.O Box 52-20300,
NYAHURURU.Â
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