Requirements for Appointment:

• Be a Kenyan citizen
• The applicant must not be a present or past employee of the County Government of Trans Nzoia, and must never have served as an agent of a business entity that has done business with County Government of Trans Nzoia over the past two years.
• Possess at least an undergraduate degree from a recognized university in the field in which she or he has been practicing.
• High degree of integrity
• Satisfy the provisions of chapter six of the constitution
• Have at least ten (10) years of experience in a senior management position, where their scope of work covered the entire organization.
• Be a member, in good standing, of a professional body such as: IIA, ICPAK, ICPSK, IAK, APSEA, ACFE and any other relevant professional body.
• Should not be a holder of a political office.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the object, principles and functions of the County Government of Trans Nzoia.
• Demonstrate competence in leadership and business management.
• Possess a good understanding of Government operations, financial reporting, and Auditing.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Audit Committee Chairperson shall perform the following duties among others:

• Set the agenda for each meeting with the Committee members
• Provide oversight on risk management, controls and governance processes and Audit affairs of the County Executive Committee regarding internal control and Audit matter;
• Follow up on the implementations of the recommendations of internal and external Auditors;
• Arrange for a periodic review of the effectiveness of the Audit Committee alongside its mandate;
• Demonstrate independence and impartiality in decision making in accordance with the legal, constitutional and policy requirement; and
• Provide clarification to members on the Audit Committee’s responsibilities.