INVITATION TO TENDER
EXTERNAL AUDIT SERVICES
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
TASC Europe Studies CLG is a registered charity, founded in **Apply on
the website**. TASC is an independent think-tank whose mission is to
address inequality and sustain democracy by translating analysis into
action.
TASC?s charity registration number is **Apply on the website** and
registered company number is **Apply on the website**. TASC rents its
office premises located at **Apply on the website** Merrion Square
North. TASC?s year end is **Apply on the website**st December and
approved Financial Statements are required by no later than **Apply on
the website**th June each year.
The Director, Dr Shana Cohen, heads a small team of paid staff and is
responsible with the Trustees for the strategic direction and for the
day-to-day operational activities of the organization. The Director
reports to the Chair of the Board.
TASC receives its income from a diverse source of funding including
donations, trusts and foundations, collaborations with like-minded
organisations, and Pobal SSNO.
TASC invites tenders from suitable qualified and competent registered
auditors with a high level of knowledge and understanding of the
charity sector for the function of external audit. The external audit
and services required will include but not limited to:
* Planning, management and execution of the annual audit of TASC?s
Financial Statements and Trustee?s report
* Provide technical advice on all aspects of accounting and
financial reporting
* Updating the management with changes in legislation and regulation
* Liaison and coordination with TASC?s Accountant to ensure full
exchange of information
* Submission of the Financial Statements and B1 Annual Return to the
Companies Office.
PROPOSED CONTRACT
The contract will be for an initial three-year period and will be
subject to annual appointment by the Board of Trustees at their annual
general meeting.
TENDER REQUIREMENT
Tenders should include the following information:
* The fee for the first year of the contract period specifying what
is included in the charge
* Costs should be provided on a per hour basis for any additional
advice or services that may be required from time to time
* An indication of the level of fees that would be charged in the
subsequent periods of the contract;
* A schedule of hourly rates for each level of fee earning staff;
* CVs of senior staff such as the Audit Partner and Manager plus key
supporting personnel who would conduct the external audit;
* An explanation of the external audit approach that would be used
including the firm?s policy in relation to maintenance of continuity
of staff involved in the audit. Details of relevant experience within
the charity sector and the business activities and issues addressed;
* Details of references that might be used by TASC;
* Details of any relevant services that may be appropriate to the
needs of TASC
Shortlisted firms will be invited to an interview and/or to deliver a
presentation to a panel consisting of Finance Committee
Representative, Director and TASC?s Accountant.
For further information or clarification please contact Angela Maguire
by email:- **Apply on the website**
DEADLINE
The deadline for responses to this tender is 5pm Wednesday **Apply on
the website**th January **Apply on the website**. Your tender proposal
should be submitted via email or post marked confidential tender to:
**Apply on the website** or FAO: Angela Maguire, TASC, **Apply on the
website** Merrion Square North, Dublin 2, D**Apply on the website**
AW**Apply on the website**.
ASSESSMENT OF TENDERS
Tenders will be assessed on the following criteria:
* Experience of providing comprehensive external audit services to
the charity sector and demonstrable expertise in accounting for
charities
* Experience of advising charitable bodies with similar needs within
the last three years and evidence of understanding the challenges and
constraints within the sector
* The quality and experience of the proposed external Auditor
* The suitability of the audit approach
* The ability to provide the full range of services required for
audit
* The firm?s approach to customer service, quality assurance and
environmental considerations.
* Value for money, particularly the added value that the audit
process will bring to the organization.
A decision on appointment will be made soon after the
interview/presentation`
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
