REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR EXTERNAL AUDIT SERVICES

CATHOLIC SECRETARIAT

 TANZANIA EPISCOPAL CONFERENCE


P.O BOX 2133 PHONE 022/2851075-9                022/2850047-8 FAX 022/2851133;            022/2850427 E-Mail info@tec.or.tz DAR ES SALAAM TANZANIA


18/May/2017
Department:  SEC - GEN

Reference:   TEC/F&P/2/2017


REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR EXTERNAL AUDIT SERVICES

The Tanzania Episcopal Conference (TEC) is a permanent institution which was established since 1950s.
TEC is the Assembly  of Catholic Bishops of Tanzania whereby according to the norms of law, certain
pastoral functions are jointly exercised on behalf of Christ's faithful in view of promoting that greater good
which the Church offers to all people especially through forms and programs of the apostolate which are
fittingly adapted to the circumstances of our time and country.

TEC desires to receive proposals for the selection of an independent certified public accounting firm to
provide financial and compliance auditing services for a period of up to two fiscal years in accordance with
International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and other relevant regulations. The period of award of
this agreement is two years and shall commence with an audit of the TEC's financial statements for the fiscal
year ending June 30, 2017 and will include fiscal year ending June 30, 2019. An audit engagement letter and
supporting documentation will be offered between the auditing agency and the TEC at the beginning of work
for each fiscal year being audited. The TEC reserves the right to terminate this agreement for any reason,
upon notification to the auditing firm.

The auditor responsibilities shall include the following: 1) Conducting independent audit of TEC activities/operations in line with International Standards on
Auditing and International Financial Reporting Standards. 2) Expressing opinion on whether the financial statements are prepared, in all material respects in
accordance with the applicable financial reporting standards and frameworks, whether TEC has
maintained proper books of accounts, and whether accompanying financial statements give a true and
fair view of the financial position of the organisation. 3) Reviewing adequacy of TEC internal control systems 4) Providing any other value addition services consistent with the audit of TEC.


The bidding firms will be required to meet the following minimal criteria: 1) Be registered with the National Board of Accountants and Auditors Tanzania (NBAA) and its partners
must hold valid practicing certificates. 2) Have a trading license including TIN and VRN numbers 3) Have a proven track record in providing timely, cost effective and value added auditing services.

Firms meeting the above criteria are requested to submit their proposals in two sealed envelopes as
follows: a) Technical Proposal containing; 1) Confirmation of the Firm's understanding of the Terms of Reference and its capacity and capability
to deliver on the TOR' 2) The methodology, work-plan and timelines for undertaking and completing the assignment, and
deliverables. 3) Appropriate references to demonstrate having the experience specified in TOR 4) The CVs of key staff proposed to do the assignment.

b) Financial proposal indicating the proposed fees.

Proposal Submission
Proposal document clearly marked "Proposal for Audit of TEC Financial Statements" must be delivered to
the following address on or before 15.30p.m local time, Friday , May  26, 2017. 
Kindly note that any late delivery of proposal shall not be considered whatever the circumstances.

Secretary General, Tanzania Episcopal Conference (TEC) P.0.Box  2133 Kurasini, Temeke Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Email: info@tec.or.tz Copy: finance@tec.or.tz


Inquires: All inquires related to this RFP are to be directed,  via email, to the Director of Finance and
Administration, at finance@tec.or.tz. Inquires by phone will not be accepted.
Information obtained from any other source is not official and should not be relied on.