Vacancy title:
The Audit Committee Member - 3 Posts

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security, Category: Accounting & Finance]

Jobs at:
Laikipia County Government

Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, September 3 2025

Duty Station:
Kenya | Laikipia | Kenya

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, August 15 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

The main function of the audit committee shall be to—

• i. 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
• ii. Follow up on the implementation of the recommendations of internal and external auditors.

Requirements for Appointment

• Possess a first Degree in any field that is relevant to the operations of the County Government, with at least 5 years’ experience and conversant with Internal Audit and Risk Management matters; a postgraduate degree e.g. MBA will be an added advantage
• Must not be past or present employee of the County Government operating, financial reporting or auditing;
• Must have a good understanding of the objects, principles and functions of the County Government
• Must have a good understanding of the objects, principles and functions of the County Government.
• Be highly respectable and experienced person, who possesses strong interpersonal skills, and;
• Be a person with excellent working knowledge of an audit committee’s functions and risk management frameworks.
• Must be a person of integrity and in compliance with the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution;
• Must be independent and proactive

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)

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

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. 

Interested and qualified? Go to Laikipia County Government on docs.google.com to apply

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