Request for Proposal for the Provision of External Auditing Services to Thamini uhai

THAMINI UHAI

Request for proposal for the provision of external auditing services to thamini uhai

Introduction

Thamini Uhai is a local non-government organization (NGO) focusing on health systems improvement, particularly reproductive, maternal and newborn health. Since 2008, it has supported the national efforts to reduce maternal and perinatal deaths in Tanzania. Thamini Uhai has built capacity to provide high quality. safe and reliable emergency obstetric and neonatal care (EmONC) services in government facilities in Kigoma, Morogoro and Pwani regions, has upgraded health centers, strengthened hospitals, trained and mentored health providers to provide EmONC services, including cesarean sections and has facilitated dispensaries to provide quality skilled birth attendance and EmONC services. It has also worked to improve women’s access to EmONC services by strengthening referral systems and works to increase demand for good-quality services through multimedia communications campaigns and by partnering with community health workers.

Thamini Uhai. is hereby inviting competent and experienced Accounting and Auditing firms registered with the National Board of Accountants and Auditors (NBAA) in the United Republic of Tanzania to submit a competitive proposal to bid for the provision of external audit service.

scope of Work

·         Audit annual financial statements, detecting errors, misstatements or fraud, assess if they are prepared according to required standards and are compliant with relevant laws and regulations

·         Perform audits on books of account .

·         Inspect internal systems and controls .

·         Assess risk management of the organization

·         Report audit findings, express opinion on financial statements and recommend improvements

Proposal Details

Minimum Audit requirement includes:

·         The firm’s capacity to perform the audit work within the tight reporting deadlines (engagement period is less than two months);

·         Proven experience as an external auditor for a period of not less than five years. The Firm should show evidence of past experience on similar assignments indicating clearly the contact person;

·         An outline of the proposed audit program;

·         Details of the applicant’s organization structure including a listing of key staff:

·         The qualification and experience of proposed audit team;

·         Proven knowledge of external auditing practices and accounting standards (e.g. GAAP, IFRS);

·         Excellent verbal and written communication skills;

·         Sound judgment and decision-making ability;

·         Elimination of any potential conflict of interest or any factor that may impact perceived independence;

·         Any other relevant information in support of the proposal.

The selected firm will be expected to mobilize the audit team and start the audit work within 1 week after being selected.

The fee proposal submitted should clearly set out the overall audit costs following as a minimum:

·         Total fee indicating hours and rate per person to complete audit assignment;

·         Disbursement schedule; and

·         Any other relevant information. Below is additional information that need to be taken into consideration during proposal submission;

Fees and disbursements will be paid as follow:

·         » On commencement of the audit 40%

·         » On submission of the draft report to Thamini Uhai 40%

·         » On approval of the report by Thamini Uhai 20%

Evaluation are indicated as per the below table:

In making decision, Thamini Uhai reserves the right not to disclose the reasons for the appointment made in terms of the bids.

Interested auditing firms are hereby invited to submit their competitive Combined Technical & Financial proposals for consideration

Competitive proposals (two copies) clearly marked ‘Confidential Proposals for Carrying out External  Audit Services’ shall be delivered at the reception desk before or at 4.00 pm on 21^st November, 2019  and addressed as follows;

Executive Director
Thamini Uhal
P.0. Box 110228
Plot No. 5, Block No.MKC/MCA/1201
Mawenzi Lane/Kilimanjaro street
Mlkocheni A, Kinondoni
Dar es Salaam.

For more Information on directions to reach Thamini Uhai office, the firms may call through the phone numbers +255 22 277 3261 and/or +255 784 050 531.