Member, County Executive Internal Audit Committee

How to Apply: Submit your written application in a sealed envelope clearly indicating the position applied for on the envelope, enclosing your current Curriculum Vitae, copies of academic and professional certificates, birth certificate, and ID card. Address it to: THE SECRETARY, COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD, THARAKA NITHI COUNTY, P.O. BOX 10-60406, KATHWANA. Applications can also be delivered by hand at the reception desk at Tharaka Nithi County Public Service Board Offices located at Headquarters Building, Kathwana. Applications must reach the Board on or before close of business on Wednesday 15th October, 2026.

Proving Audit Oversight Maturity for a County Committee Seat

This is not a hands-on audit role; it is an oversight appointment where the county is testing whether you can challenge management, interpret PFM regulations, and follow up on audit recommendations without fear or favour. Your application must show a ten-year trail of audit or public finance work, with at least five years at senior management level, and a clear understanding of how county governments actually run.

1. Lead with your senior management years: The advert demands at least 10 years of experience, five of which must be in a senior management position. On your CV, don't just list job titles; show the size of budgets, teams, or audit portfolios you managed. For example, instead of 'Senior Auditor', write 'Senior Auditor responsible for a 12-person team auditing county revenue streams worth KES 2B annually'. This makes your seniority tangible to the County Public Service Board.

2. Map your experience to PFM regulations: The role explicitly references the PFM County Government Regulations 2015 and Audit Committee Guidelines. In your cover letter, cite specific sections or principles you have applied in past roles, such as how you handled a qualified audit opinion or implemented a risk register. This shows you won't need hand-holding on the legal framework.

3. Show you understand county operations: County audit committees deal with county executive functions, not national government. Mention any exposure to devolved systems, county integrated development plans, or county treasury processes. If you have worked with a county or similar devolved unit, quantify the impact—e.g., 'Reviewed county procurement processes that reduced pending bills by 15%'.

4. Address the conflict-of-interest clause head-on: The advert bars past or present county employees and anyone who has done business with Tharaka Nithi County in the last two years. In your application, include a brief statement confirming you meet this requirement. This preempts any doubt and shows you read the fine print.

5. Demonstrate Chapter Six compliance: You must satisfy Chapter Six of the Constitution on leadership and integrity. Attach copies of your clearance certificates from KRA, HELB, EACC, DCI, and a CRB report if possible. Even if not explicitly asked, including them signals you are ready for vetting and saves the Board time.

6. Prove your professional body membership: Being a member in good standing of a professional body like ICPAK, IIA, or ACCA is an added advantage. Attach your current membership certificate and a letter of good standing. If you have been inactive, renew before applying—this is an easy box to tick that many candidates ignore.

7. Prepare for questions on audit follow-up: The role involves following up on internal and external audit recommendations. Think of a time you tracked a recommendation from issuance to implementation and the resistance you faced. Be ready to describe how you handled a management team that was slow to act, and what measurable outcome you achieved.

8. Show knowledge of national values and Article 232: The advert requires understanding of Article 10 (national values) and Article 232 (public service principles). In your interview, be prepared to give examples of how you have promoted inclusivity, transparency, or accountability in past roles. Avoid reciting the Constitution verbatim; instead, link the principles to a real decision you made.