Terms of Reference for External Financial Auditor at Solidaridad Eastern & Central Africa Expertise Centre (SECAEC)

SCOPE OF WORK

The scope of services will include testing transactions and verifying the existence, ownership, and valuation of assets and liabilities as necessary. The auditor must plan and conduct the audit to provide reasonable assurance that the financial statements are free from material misstatements. This involves understanding Solidaridad’s (global and regional) accounting and internal control systems to evaluate their adequacy in preparing financial statements and maintaining accurate accounting records. The auditor must gather sufficient evidence to draw reasonable conclusions. The audit will involve examining evidence on a test basis, assessing the accounting principles and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. The audit must be conducted between 01 February 2025 and 31 March 2025.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATION

The audit firm must meet the following criteria:

• Be registered and licensed by a recognised national authority.
• Have substantial experience in accounting and auditing development projects, especially donor-funded initiatives.
• Possess relevant experience working with NGOs and project-based operations.

The key audit team must include the following:

• An audit manager with at least 8 years of auditing experience.
• Strong knowledge of donor-funded projects.
• Membership in a recognised professional accountancy body.

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI)

Interested firms should submit the following:

• An expression of interest in providing the outlined services (max. 20 pages, excluding CVs and references, which can be provided as an annexe​​).
• An organisation profile highlighting relevant experience with NGO audits and a list of NGOs previously audited.
• Demonstrated ability to audit cloud-based accounting systems.
• A detailed proposed methodology for delivering the required services.
• A work plan and budget in Kenya Shillings (KES), including all taxes for the assignment.