The County Government of Meru in pursuant to Sections 73[5] and 155 of the Public Finance Management Act 2012, is in the process of establishing an Audit Committee whose responsibilities and roles are as spelt out by the respective Regulations. To this end, the County invites applications from suitably qualified Kenyans for the positions of:-

(1) Chair, County Audit Committee;
(2) Member, County Audit Committee - [3 No. Positions)

Qualifications
Interested candidates should have a minimum of a degree from a recognized university and have knowledge and experience of not less than 7 years in the following fields:-
• Accounting/Audit/Finance
• Economics
• Security/Risk Management
• Law
• Management

Other Requirements
Members of the Audit Committee to:-
• Have a good understanding of the County Governments operations, financial management and reporting or auditing;
• Have a good understanding of the objects, principles and functions of the County Government of Meru:
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution;
• Members of professional bodies or Institutions, will be have an added advantage

NOTE
• Members of the Audit Committee shall serve on part-time basis for a period of three years and shall be eligible for re-appointment for a further one term only.
• The allowances payable to members of the Audit committee, being public officers shall be determined by the Salaries and
Remuneration Commission.
• A person shall not be qualified for appointment as a member of Audit committee if the persons:-
• Is a past or present employee of County Government of Meru;
• Have served as an employee or an agent of a business organization which has carried out any business with County Government of Meru for the last two years.

Application process
Application in a sealed envelope together with a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of academic and professional certificates where applicable, and any other relevant supporting document, clearly marked "Application for Member or Chair, County Government of Meru Audit Committee" addressed to:
County Secterary County Government of Meru P.O Box 120-60200 Meru
Interest candidates to submit their applications by 20th February, 2023.