Call for External Audit Services _at Together Civil Society Organization, Ethiopia

Organizational Profile

TOGETHER is a leading indigenous Civil Society Organization (CSO) in Ethiopia, dedicated to empowering persons with disabilities, with a specialized focus on visual impairment. Established in 2013 and registered with the Authority for Civil Society Organizations (ACSO), TOGETHER was founded to address the rising prevalence of visual impairment and to combat the stigma and marginalization faced by the disability community.

Currently, TOGETHER is implementing the project “Holistic Support for Persons with Visual Impairment and Other Disabilities,” funded by German-based organizations and individual donors. Our operational footprint includes various sub-cities of Addis Ababa, the Sebeta Center for the Blind, and several prominent higher education institutions, including Addis Ababa, Kotebe Metropolitan, Bahir Dar, Debre Berhan, and Ambo Universities.

Scope of Work

The selected External Auditor will be responsible for:

• Standard Financial Audit: Conduct an annual audit of TOGETHER’s financial activities to determine financial status and compliance with internal policies and donor requirements.
• Internal Control Assessment: Perform accounting tests to evaluate the reliability, integrity, and effectiveness of the existing internal control systems.
• Regulatory Compliance: Examine general ledgers, asset/liability records, income/expenditure accounts, payroll, and source documents to ensure transactions comply with applicable national regulations.
• Reporting: Prepare a comprehensive Audit Report and Management Letter, providing professional recommendations for corrective actions where necessary.
• Timeline: Finalize and submit the annual audit report within 10–15 days of the commencement of the field work.
• Presentation: Present the final Audit Report to the TOGETHER General Assembly during the annual meeting, typically held in mid-to-late March each year.

Job Requirements

Interested firms must provide evidence of the following:

• Certificate of Competence from the Accounting and Audit Board of Ethiopia (AABE).
• Renewed Professional License for the current Ethiopian fiscal year.
• Registration Certificate from the Authority for Civil Society Organizations (ACSO).
• VAT Registration and TIN Certificates.
• Company Profile and CVs of the professional staff assigned to the audit.
• Proven Experience: A track record of auditing NGOs, with preference given to those with experience in disability-focused organizations (please attach recommendation letters).
• Proposed Timeline: A clear schedule for the completion of the audit.