Call for Tender  Annual Auditing Services for NABU Ethiopia

 Call for Tender 

Annual Auditing Services for NABU Ethiopia 

 The Nature and Biodiversity Conservation Union Ethiopia (NABU Ethiopia) is pleased to announce a call for tender for an annual auditing service. NABU Ethiopia is a local CSO converted from its international formation, NABU e.V., in January 2023.  

 NABU Ethiopia operates various projects in four regions; Amhara, Oromia, Tigray and Southwest Ethiopia People’s regions of Ethiopia focusing on environmental conservation, biodiversity preservation, and sustainable development. The selected auditing firm will be responsible for conducting a comprehensive audit of our financial statements, internal controls, and compliance procedures for the fiscal year 2026. The audit should adhere to international auditing standards and provide an unbiased assessment of our financial activities. 

 Scope of the Assignment 

• Audit of NABU Ethiopia’s financial statements for the year to be ended 31 December 2026 and issuance of an independent auditor’s opinion. 
• Review of accounting records, supporting documents, bank accounts, cash, assets, income and expenditure. 
• Assessment of key internal controls, financial management systems and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, organizational policies and relevant grant/donor requirements. 
• Review, on a risk-based/sample basis, of project and donor-funded transactions, procurement and expenditure controls, and relevant compliance requirements. 
• Performance of appropriate audit procedures, including analytical review, substantive testing, interviews and other procedures considered necessary by the auditor. 
• Identification and communication of significant control weaknesses, compliance issues, irregularities and recommendations for improvement. 
• Presentation of the audit findings to NABU Ethiopia board for their approval.  
• Submission of an audit report and management letter, including relevant recommendations and follow-up of previous audit observations where applicable. 

Applicable Standards 

The audit shall be conducted in accordance with applicable International Standards on Auditing (ISA) and IPSAS relevant professional requirements in Ethiopia such as ABBE & ACSO, and applicable legal, regulatory and donor requirements. The audit firm shall maintain independence, objectivity and confidentiality throughout the engagement. 

 Proposal Requirements 

Interested firms should submit a technical and financial proposal including: company profile and relevant experience; proposed audit methodology and work plan; CVs of key audit personnel; relevant references; copies of professional registration, business license and TIN certificate; proposed timeline; and a clear breakdown of professional fees and applicable taxes/expenses 

Minimum Eligibility and Qualifications 

• Valid professional authorization/certificate from the relevant Ethiopian Accounting and Auditing Board of Ethiopia (AABE) and other regulatory authority. 
• Valid business/trade license and TIN certificate. 
• Demonstrated experience in auditing NGOs/CSOs, implementing donor-funded projects. 
• Qualified and experienced “Public Auditor” with relevant financial audit and compliance experience. 
• Capability to complete the auditing the latest by end of February 2027.  

How To Apply

Application procedure 

Complete proposals should be submitted electronically in English to the Email: nabuethiopia.jobs@gmail.com  with the subject line “2026 NABU Ethiopia Audit”   

Submission Deadline: within 15 working days from the date of this bid announcement.  

Interested and eligible applicants may request the Terms of Reference (ToR), including detailed requirements, deliverables, evaluation criteria, and contractual conditions, by emailing: Selamawit Fikru (selamawit.fikru.nabu@gmail.com).