AFRICA ACADEMY FOR PUBLIC HEALTH (AAPH)
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
TO SERVE AS AN EXTERNAL AUDITOR FOR AFRICA ACADEMY FOR PUBLIC HEALTH (AAPH)
AAPH Overview
Officially established in 2009, the Africa Academy for Public Health (AAPH) is an independent non-profit, non governmental organization registered in Tanzania with the mission to address public health priority challenges in sub-Saharan Africa through innovative scientific evidence, training & capacity building and knowledge translation.
The AAPH aims to contribute to the development of public health professionals who are equipped to address identified gaps in delivery of health systems and health services research. The AAPH provides a platform for north-south and south-south learning to develop collaborative sustainable research as well as programs, with the aim of benefiting population health within our region.
The organisation is based in, Dar es salaam Tanzania. The organization wishes to appoint an External Auditor to audit its accounts for the financial year that ends on 31st December 2019.
Scope of the Audit
The auditors will be required to conduct audit review as follows:
· The auditors shall express an independent professional opinion according to International Standards of Auditing USA) on whether the financial statements present fairly. in all material respects, the financial position of AAPH in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs).
· The audit shall be carried out in accordance with the National Standards of Auditing as issued by National Board of Accountants and Auditors (NBAA)
· The audit shall be carried out by an external, independent and E qualified auditor (certified Public Accountant).
· The auditors shall examine, assess and report on compliance with relevant policies/process/procedures and applicable laws and regulations regarding accounting.
· All necessary supporting documents, records and accounts have been kept in respect of all Centre ventures. Clear linkages should exist between the books of accounts and financial statements.
Deliverables
Audit Opinion and Report
The auditors shall provide audit opinion on financial statement and detailed report as follows:
· The audit report shall contain details regarding used audit methodology and scope of the audit.
· The aim and scope of statutory audit, the criteria applied, l where relevant and any restriction imposed on the scope of the audit.
· The financial statement with disclosures and the accounting principles applied.
A report stating clearly the auditors’ opinion of the financial statement.
Management Letter
· In additional to the audit report, auditors will prepare a Management Letter which will:
Give comments and observations on the accounting records, system and controls that were examined during the course of the audit.
· Identity specific defciencies and areas of weakness in systems and controls and make recommendations for their improvement.
· Communicate matters that have come to the auditor’s attention during the audit which might have a Signilcant impact 0n the implementation of the Centre activities.
· Bring to attention any matter considered pertinent during the course of the audit.
· Examine, assess and report on compliance with the terms and conditions of the agreement between funding partners and AAPH also report compliance with applicable national laws and regulations.
· Examine and report on appropriateness of the supporting documents, records and books of accounts relating to Centre activities.
Selection Criteria
It you are a registered firm of Auditors and you wish to be considered to conduct this assignment, please apply giving the following information.
· Eligibility authorization by the National Board of Accountants and Auditors to conduct audits.
· Profile of the firm including personnel and their qualifications
· Details of the similar work undertaken
· Proposed fee for the engagement including a schedule for additional services that may be necessary beyond the scope of the audit engagement. The proposal should indicate anticipated fees tor the second and third years should they be appointed.
· Detailed audit plan/methodology including your approach to risk and fraud detection.
· Estimated time required to complete the audit by classification of your employees.
· Availability to start the auditing process from Feb 2020.
Proposal Submission
While submitting the Proposal, interested parties are required to submit. one complete Technical and one Financial proposal documents clearly marked “ORIGINAL” and the second Technical and Financial documents marked “COPY” properly filled and enclosed in plain envelopes marked TENDER No. EA/AAPH/2019/A/001 FOR REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST TO SERVE AS AN EXTERNAL AUDITOR FOR AFRICA ACADEMY FOR PUBLIC HEALTH (AAPH).
The sealed bids shall be submitted PHYSICALLY at the AAPH Office located in the 5th Floor, CM Plaza Building. Plot 802 Mwai Kibaki Road, Mikocheni PO. Box 32273 Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. in case of Postal submission, the date of receipt at the AAPH Reception shall be considered as submission date, and the Closing date for Bid Submission is 2nd January 2020 at 14:00 Hrs.
No electronic submission will be accepted.
For more information about AAPH please visit our website W. Only shortlisted Firms will be contacted. Please note that this advert contains full Terms of Reference. hence no further tender documents are available.
AFRICA ACADEMY FOR PUBLIC HEALTH (AAPH)
