Chairperson of Audit Committee

The Intergovernmental Relations Technical Committee (IGRTC) is the state agency responsible for the day-to-day functioning of the National and County Government Coordinating Summit (the Summit) and the Council of County Governors (CoG). By law, IGRTC is charged with the responsibility of facilitating the activities of the Summit and CoG, as well as implementing its mandate. The Chairperson of the Audit Committee provides vital oversight and assurance regarding risk management, internal controls, and governance processes within the IGRTC.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Chairing committee meetings.
• Set the agenda of the committee meetings in consultation with the other members and committee secretary.
• Report to the Technical Committee on activities and decisions made by the audit committee.
• Support the Technical Committee to provide oversight and assurance on risk management, internal controls and governance processes.
• Follow up on the implementation of recommendations made by internal and external audits.
• Periodically arrange for review of the effectiveness and performance appraisal of the Internal Audit function.
• Perform the roles and responsibilities as laid out in the PFM Regulations 2015 as well as the Audit Committee Guidelines for National Government 2016.

Requirements for Appointment

Education and Professional Membership:

• Possess a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce (Accounting/Finance option), Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Auditing, Business Administration or its equivalent qualification from a recognized university.
• Be a member in good standing of a professional body such as ICPAK, ACCA, IIA or any relevant professional body.

Experience and Knowledge:

• Have served at senior management level for at least 10 years with proven experience.
• Have in-depth understanding of the relevant public sector legislation, best practices and emerging issues in accounting, auditing, financial management, risk management, human resources, procurement, governance and other related fields.
• Have a good understanding of the objects and functions of the Technical Committee.
• Have thorough knowledge of the audit committee operation as guided by Public Finance Management Regulations 2015 and Audit Committee Guidelines 2016.

Integrity and Eligibility:

• Be a person of integrity and satisfy the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution.
• Not be a present or past employee of the Committee and shall not have served as an employee or agent of any organization which has carried out any business with the Committee in the last two (2) years.
• Not be a holder of a political office.