CHAIRPERSON – AUDIT COMMITTEE

POSITION OF CHAIRPERSON – AUDIT COMMITTEE
Pursuant to Section 155(5) of the Public Finance Management Act 2012, Regulation No. 167(1)
of the Public Finance Management Regulations, (County Government) 2015, and Guidelines for
Audit Committees in County Government Entities, June 2016, the County Assembly of Baringo
invites applications from suitably qualified Kenyans to fill one (1) position for the Chairperson -
Audit Committee.
Requirements for Appointment.
1. Holds a Degree from a University recognized in Kenya and have knowledge and
experience of not less than seven (7) in any of the following fields:
i. Accounting/Auditing/Finance.
ii. Economics.
iii. Risk Management.
iv. Law.
2. Have a good understanding of the County Government Operations, Financial
Management and Reporting or Auditing.
3. Have a good understanding of the Objects, Principles and Functions of Baringo County
Assembly.
4. Must be affiliated to a Professional Body e.g ICPAK, ICPSK, and LSK, IEIC or any
other relevant body and be a member in good standing.
5. Meet the Requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution.
Other Terms and Conditions
i. The Chairperson 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 the Chairperson 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 Chairperson 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 (2) years
iv. The responsibilities for the Position are as stipulated in the Guidelines for Audit
Committee in County Government Entities, June 2016.
Requirements of Leadership and Integrity
Applicants should obtain clearance certificates from the following Institutions as evidence of
compliance with the requirements of leadership and integrity in Chapter Six of the Constitution:
1. Directorate of Criminal Investigation
2. Ethics and Anticorruption Commission
3. Kenya Revenue Authority
4. Higher Education Loans Board
5. Credit Reference Bureau