Request for Proposal For Provision Of Audit Services

Request for proposals for Provision of Audit Services CARE is an international development organization fighting global poverty with a special focus on working with women and girls to bring sustainable changes their communities. CARE aims to tackle the underlying causes of poverty and social injustice and to bring lasting change to the lives of poor and vulnerable people. Founded in 1945, today CARE works in over 100 countries around the globe and supporting approximately 1,500 poverty-fighting development and humanitarian aid projects to reach more than 92 million people directly and 433 million people indirectly. CARE works with partners to achieve lasting results for marginalised communities. CARE has been working with Cambodians since 1973, with an office in Phnom Penh since 1991. Today, CARE focuses on empowering particularly marginalised and vulnerable women in Cambodia, including urban women who are marginalised by occupation, rural women who are denied multiple rights, and women and girls form ethnic minorities. Each year CARE Cambodia implements around 10 projects, reaching approximately 250,000 direct participants and about 500,000 people are reached indirectly. Background: CARE is committed to maintaining the trust of donors and stakeholders by conducting an annual statutory audit through a recognized audit firm. This audit ensures compliance with organizational policies, donor requirements, and legal standards. It involves a thorough review of financial records, operational procedures, and program activities to identify areas for improvement and reinforce internal controls. Whether routine or event-driven, the audit requires full cooperation from relevant staff. Its ultimate goal is to enhance transparency, accountability, and continuous organizational improvement. Scope of Work: The audits scope of work may include the following key areas, as guided by the CAREs tool: Financial Review: Examination of financial statements and accounting records. Verification of income, expenditures, assets, and liabilities. Assessment of compliance with financial reporting standards. Compliance Assessment: Review of adherence to CAREs internal policies and procedures. Evaluation of compliance with donor agreements and legal regulations. Operational Procedures: Analysis of procurement, human resources, and administrative processes. Identification of inefficiencies or risks in operational workflows. Internal Controls: Assessment of existing control mechanisms. Recommendations for strengthening risk management and accountability. Staff Engagement: Interviews and consultations with relevant staff. Collection of supporting documents and clarification of processes. Reporting: Preparation of an audit report detailing findings, risks, and recommendations. Presentation to management and relevant stakeholders. Deliverables: The auditor will provide the following deliverables: Audited Financial Statements for CAREs Fiscal Year 2026 (01 Jul. 2025 to 30 Jun. 2026) in English and Khmer aligning with Cambodian International Financial Reporting Standard for Not-For-Profit Entities (CIFRS for NFPEs). Management letter highlighting observed weaknesses in the system of internal control and the recommendations to address the identified issues. Timeline: The audit exercise is required to start on September 15th, 2026, and the final audit report should be available on or before December 15th, 2026. Tender Link : https://www.bongthom.com/job_list.html?category_id=55&order_by=start_date&order_dir=desc