Request for External Audit Service

Background

ChildFund International has been working with vulnerable communities and groups of people including children, parents/caregivers, local partners and government agencies in Africa, Asia, and Americas operating in 23 countries and as part of a global partnership since 1938. ChildFund strives to make a difference in many lives. We are a child focused and community centered organization, that welcomes children and supporters of all nationalities and faiths to change the world through our programs.

Purpose and Scope of the Assignment

ChildFund Ethiopia is seeking the service of an external audit for “Sustainable Food Security Program and Environmental Protection for Rural Areas in Siraro and Fantale Districts, Ethiopia implemented by (a) Siraro Child and Family Development Association (SCFDA) Oromoia Region, (b) Future Generation Organization (FGO) – Oromia Region

Requisite Qualification

ChildFund is looking for an external audit service, the Auditor requires to meet the following conditions:

1. The audit firm is a member of a national accounting or auditing body or institution which in turn is a member of the International Federation of Accountants (IFA). The audit firm is a member of a national accounting or auditing body or institution and commits itself to undertake this engagement in accordance with the IFAC standards and ethics.
2. The audit firm is registered as a statutory audit firm in the public register of a public oversight authority in the country and holds good records in performing credible financial audits among international non‐governmental organizations in the project country.
3. The external auditor must be independent (especially independent from the local project partner). They should work to an internationally recognized standard.
4. The auditor’s valid qualification (at the time at which the audit certificate is issued) as a recognized, independent auditor must be confirmed by the German embassy or a relevant, recognized institution in the partner country (e.g. a chamber of commerce or national association of auditors). The embassy’s confirmation, a qualification certificate or a print-out of the registry entry must be submitted with the audit certificate.