Tenders are invited for Consulting - Preparation of Sycebnl Financial Statements Closing Date: 25 May 2026 Type: Consultancy Background The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent international humanitarian non-governmental organization, providing assistance, protection and durable solutions to refugees and internally displaced people around the world. As part of its operations in Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Mali, Niger, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Senegal and Chad, i.e. 8 countries, NRC is required to comply with its internal financial policies as well as the applicable national legal and accounting frameworks. In accordance with local regulatory requirements, NRC is required to produce annual financial statements in accordance with the Non-Profit Entity Accounting System (SYCEBNL). NRC keeps its daily accounts in the Norwegian accounting system and will continue to do so. NRC has already prepared its annual accounts in SYCEBNL format in the respective countries for the years 2024 and 2025. To this end, the NRC wishes to recruit an independent and qualified accounting firm to support the preparation of its annual SYCEBNL financial statements. 2. Mission Objective The objective of the mission is to ensure the preparation of reliable, complete and SYCEBNL-compliant statutory financial statements, faithfully reflecting the financial situation and activities of the NRC for the 8 countries concerned and to support our countries during the annual audit of the certification of the accounts. The 1st financial year will concern the year 2026 and the mission is planned until the 2028 financial year, i.e. 3 accounting years. 3. Scope of the mission Under the supervision of the Country Finance Manager / Finance Coordinator of each country, the selected firm will be responsible for: Create the general ledger in SYCEBNL format, and the year-end general balance, based on the NRC general ledger, and accounts in SYCEBNL format for 2025. Assess the compliance of accounting records with SYCEBNL for the annual closing. Transpose the NRC accounting codes into SYCEBNL accounting codes, based on the existing Mapping table for 2025, while suggesting improvements. Identify and make the adjustment and closing entries necessary for the preparation of financial statements in SYCEBNL. Review key accounting items, including: Subsidies and funding from donors Fixed assets and depreciation Wages, social security contributions and taxes Treasury and bank accounts Liabilities, accrued liabilities and provisions Prepare SYCEBNL statutory financial statements including: Conclusion Income Statement Cash flow statement Supply and Use Table Notes to the financial statements! Develop a reconciliation note between the SYCEBNL financial statements and the NRCs internal financial reports, if applicable After the preparation of the SYCEBNL financial statements, the firm will have to in a 2nd step: Provide support during the audit of the certification of SYCEBNL accounts in each country, in case of specific questions by the auditors on the preparation of the accounts. 4. Expected deliverables The firm will have to provide: The General Ledger and scales in SYCEBNL format. SYCEBNL Annual Financial Statements (signed version) Detailed notes The SYCEBNL reconciliation note / NRC reporting A management note including any findings and recommendations Closing entries and work files (Excel or accounting software) 5. Reporting methods and coordination The firm will work under the direct supervision of the Country Finance Manager / Finance Controller. All deliverables will be subject to validation by the NRC. Follow-up meetings will be scheduled during the mission. 6. Duration of the mission The mission is planned for a 1st phase of indicative duration of 5 days (d.h) per country, between 15/02 and 31/03 for the preparation of the General Ledger and the SYCEBNL financial statements**.** As each country has different sizes, submission deadlines and complexities, the work schedule will be adjusted prior to the annual missions. For the 2nd phase of support to NRC when responding to questions or requests for corrections from the Statutory Auditors if necessary, an indicative mission of 2 days (d.h) per country is planned. The final deliverables must be submitted no later than 31/03 in n+1 of each annual closure and in accordance with the NRCs financial close schedule. There is no requirement for a physical presence in the countries of intervention. 7. Payment Terms Payment will be made upon receipt and satisfactory validation of the deliverables, in accordance with NRCs payment procedures and the terms of the signed contract. 8. Eligibility and Qualifications The firm will: Be registered with the National Order of Chartered Accountants or equivalent and be registered in a country where the SYCEBNL standard is in progress. Have at least 5 years of experience in public accounting. Have a proven track record with international NGOs Demonstrate proficiency in SYCEBNL Have a qualified team including at least one qualified Chartered Accountant 9. Bid evaluation criteria Tenders will be evaluated on the basis of: Technical evaluation (5%): Relevance of the technical approach/methodology (15%) Practice experience (INGO similar in size to NRC, SYSCOHADA, multi-country): (25%) Proposed team (CV of the members of the consulting team highlighting the qualifications and relevant experience of the firm or service provider): 10% Financial evaluation (5%) 10. Submission Terms Interested firms will be required to submit: A technical offer (methodology and work plan) A presentation of the firm Resumes of key members References from similar missions A detailed financial offer Specifying the number of working days planned for the different deliverables per country. How to apply Withdrawal of the tender file: Please download the tender documents HERE If you have any questions or need clarification regarding this call for tenders, please contact:
[email protected] N.B: Offers must be clearly marked "The number of the call for tenders" Submission of applications: All bids must be submitted no later than 16:00 (Senegal time) on May 25, 2026 to the following email address:
[email protected]. No bids will be accepted after this deadline. Tender Link : https://reliefweb.int/job/4211075/consultance-preparation-des-etats-financiers-sycebnl
