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Call for Consultancy for the Provision of External Audit Services-Deadline 22/10/2026

1. About Ungweru Organization
Ungweru Organisation is a registered Non-Governmental Organisation that has worked with rural communities in Malawi for over 20 years, bringing light to communities through interventions that build resilience and self-reliance. The organisation organization works in five thematic areas of Nutrition and food security, Health and wellbeing, Human rights and good governance, Education and youth Development as well as Environmental Justice. The vision of Ungweru is communities that co-exist for the flourishing of all life in Malawi. The mission of Ungweru is to improve the living standards and resilience of communities by furthering their human and materials development, offering skill strengthening opportunities, enhancing livelihood capacities and supporting young adults negotiate an ever-changing world.
Ungweru Organisation is headquartered in Mzuzu, Malawi, and is seeking to procure the services of a qualified external audit firm to obtain independent and objective assurance as to whether Ungweru's financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, its financial position in accordance with International Accounting and Auditing Standards

2. Scope of Assignment
2.1 Annual Activities
i. Perform a statutory, organisation-wide financial audit of Ungweru as required by Malawian law and in accordance with International Accounting and Auditing standards
ii. Plan and organise the audit on the basis of risk assessment to provide satisfactory assurance that the financial statements are free of material misstatement due to fraud or error.
iii. Ascertain that donor and other restricted funds received by the organisation have been applied for their intended purpose and accounted for in accordance with the relevant funding agreements.
iv. Verify that funds received by Ungweru have been acknowledged and correctly reflected in the financial reports/statements submitted to users and donors.
v. Review and report on the effectiveness of Ungweru's internal control systems in accordance with International Accounting and Auditing Standards.
vi. Review and report on the effectiveness of the finance function, human resource management, procurement systems, and overall funding structure.
vii. Check compliance with legal and regulatory requirements applicable to Ungweru as a registered organisation in Malawi, including statutory filings with relevant government bodies.
viii. Review Ungweru's filing of tax returns with the Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) for the 2026 financial year and advise whether these have been done in compliance with MRA requirements for the periods under review.
ix. Issue a management letter highlighting any weaknesses identified during the audit together with recommendations for improvement.
2.2 Location of Operation
Ungweru's head office is located behind Tahit Filling Station, next to Mzuzu University, P.O. Box 20350, Luwinga, Mzuzu, Malawi.

3. Requirements
3.1 Eligibility Criteria
Firms seeking to apply should be registered in Malawi and must have been in operation for at least the last 5 years, providing both audit and tax services. Additionally, the firm must demonstrate experience in the audit of not-for-profit entities and organisations with a registration status similar to Ungweru's. Firms with an office located in Mzuzu will have an added advantage.
The following information should be provided:
i. Certificate of incorporation/registration
ii. Tax Payer Identification Number (TPIN) certificate
iii. VAT registration certificate (if applicable)
iv. Tax compliance certificate
v. Certificate of good standing from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Malawi (ICAM)
vi. Proof of office location(s), clearly indicating any office presence in Mzuzu
vii. List of at least three clients with a registration status similar to Ungweru's
3.2 Capability
• Provide a brief profile of the firm, including past work done for not-for-profit clients operating in Malawi.
• Provide a profile of the audit services team likely to be involved in the audit process, including their qualifications and relevant experience.
3.3 Methodology
The firm should state its methodology/approach for conducting the audit. Upon selection, the firm will be expected to provide a letter of engagement, which will also set out the basis of the auditor's work.
3.4 Proposed documents to be provided
Appendix 1: Technical proposal format
The technical proposal should cover, but not limited to, the following:
• Audit Planning
• Audit strategy
• Audit execution
• Conclusion and Reporting
• Proposed timetable for the audit
• Audit team (CVs, working hours’ volume, etc.)
• Industry expertise
Appendix 2: Financial proposal format
The financial proposal should cover, but not limited to, the following:
• Fees estimation methodology
• Fee structure
• Proposed payment plan

4. Instructions for Submission
All proposals should be submitted by 16:00 pm on 22 October, 2026 through the email address info@ungweru.org or delivered by hand to Ungweru Organisation's head office, Behind Tahit Filling Station, Next to Mzuzu University, P.O. Box 20350, Luwinga, Mzuzu, Malawi. For enquiries, applicants may call +265 992 565 643 / +265 991 905 656.