Requirements for appointment
To qualify for appointment to this position, a person must:

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Holds at least a degree from an institution recognized in Kenya;
• Have at least 10 years of experience, five (5) of which must be in a senior management position;
• Possess relevant qualifications and expertise in Audit in public service or devolved system of Government;
• Have a good understanding of the mandate, objects, principles and functions of internal auditing services in public service;
• Have good understanding of public sector operations, financial reporting or auditing;
• Have thorough knowledge of the Audit Committee Operations, Public Finance Management and Regulations thereto;
• Must not be a past or present employee of the county and shall not have served as an employee or agent of a business organization which has carried out any business with Tharaka Nithi County in the last two years;
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of National Values and Principles of Governance referred to in Article 10 and Principles of Public Service referred to in Article 232 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010;
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the objects, principles and functions of the Government of Tharaka Nithi County;
• Satisfies the provisions of Chapter Six of the Constitution on Leadership and Integrity;
• Not a holder of a political office; and,
• Being a member, in good standing, of a professional body will be an added advantage.

Duties and Responsibilities:

•  Provide oversight and assurance on governance, on risk management and control processes and make appropriate recommendations to the Accounting Officers;
•  Follow up on the implementation of the recommendations of internal and external auditors;
• Perform the roles and responsibilities as laid out in the PFM (County Government) Regulations 2015 as well as the Audit Committee Guidelines for the County Government