Job Description
Audit Jobs, Usawa Agenda Jobs.
Overall objective of the assignment
Usawa Agenda is seeking to procure external audit services in order to provide an independent opinion as to whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement and present fairly, and in all material respects, the financial position of the organisation in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
Specific objectives:
- Perform statutory audits as required by Kenyan law and International Financial Reporting Standards.
- Plan and organise the audit on the basis of risk assessment to provide satisfactory assurance that the financial statements are free of misstatement due to fraud and errors.
- Ascertain that multi-donor funds received by the organisation have been applied for the intended purpose and have been accounted for in accordance with the funding agreement.
- Verify that funds received by Usawa Agenda have been acknowledged and reflected in the financial reports/statements submitted to the users/donors.
- Review and report on the effectiveness of the organisation’s internal control systems in accordance with the International Auditing Standards (IAS).
- Review and report on the effectiveness of the finance system, human resource management, and procurement system, as well as the funding structure.
- Undertake any other tasks as may be necessary to fulfil the professional obligation of rendering a sound opinion on the financial statements of the contracting entity.
Requirements
Eligibility criteria
- A firm seeking to apply should be registered in Kenya and must have been in operation for at least five years, providing both audit and tax services.
- Should have sufficient experience and qualified staff (CPA-K).
- High reputation for integrity and the ability to demonstrate technical knowledge of IFRS, INPAS, tax laws, and audit regulations.
- Additionally, the firm must demonstrate experience in auditing of not-for-profit entities and organisations with similar registration to Usawa Agenda.
- Must be in compliance with the current audit requirements.
The following information should be provided:
- Copy of certificate of incorporation/registration.
- PIN Certificate.
- Valid certificate of tax compliance.
- Valid certificate of good standing from the Institute of Certified Public Accountants Kenya (ICPAK).
- List of at least three clients with registrations similar to Usawa Agenda’s, i.e., companies limited by guarantee in Kenya
Capability
- Provide a brief profile of the company (maximum 500 words). This must include a profile on past work done. Provide a profile of the audit services team likely to be involved in the audit process and proof of their qualification.
Methodology
- The firm should state the methodology/approach of conducting the audits. Upon selection, the firm will be expected to provide a letter of engagement which will also highlight the basis of the auditor’s work.
Proposed Fees
- The firm should provide a quote for the provision of audit services as highlighted above. This should include projected fees for the subsequent two years. The fees proposed may be subjected to negotiations if the proposal meets all the other selection criteria and satisfies the Usawa Agenda AGM that the firm is the best suited for the assignment.
NOTE: Usawa Agenda is not obligated to select the bid with the lowest quoted fees but rather the highest value for money.
Proposed task completion timeline
The proposal must provide the timeline within which the applicant expects to complete the assignment. This proposed timeline may be subject to negotiations.
How to Apply
All documents of application should be submitted by email to the email addresses here below by 2 p.m. EAT, Monday, November 17, 2025
ED@usawaagenda.org cc info@usawaagenda.org
NOTE: Every application must meet all the requirements as indicated in this TOR document. Incomplete submissions will not be considered.
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