***CLOSED*** Call for Expression of Interest – Audit Services

***CLOSED*** Call for Expression of Interest – Audit Services

Type of Consultancy: Local Auditing Firm

Duty Station: Belize

Donor: Green Climate Fund 

Project Title: Enabling Activities for the Formulation and Implementation of a Multisectoral National Adaptation Plan for Belize Project. 
 
Project Number: BLZ-RS-011 
 
Title of Consultancy:  Auditing Services 
 
Expected Start and End Date:     July 2024 (Year 1)
July 2025 (Year 2)
April 2026 (Year 3)
Duration: 3 years 
 
Outcomes: Financial Audit for: 
Year 1 – Audited Financial Report inclusive of Audited Expenditure Statement
Year 2 – Audited Financial Report inclusive of Audited Expenditure Statement
Year 3 – Audited Financial Report inclusive of Audited Expenditure Statement
 

Audit Service:

To conduct three (3) General Audits of the BLZ-RS-011 Accounts and General Assessment of all operations and procedures in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) on Auditing, Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS) or International Standard on Auditing (ISA). 

Background:

The Green Climate Fund’s (GCF) support for the formulation of National Adaptation Plans (NAPs) and other adaptation planning processes was made available to all developing countries as part of the Readiness Programme.  This support enables developing countries to plan and attract large-scale financing for a more resilient future by strengthening their adaptation planning processes.  These planning processes are key building blocks of countries’ ongoing efforts to bolster adaptive capacities, attract investment in adaptation from a diversity of sources, and to help galvanize public and private sector-led actions to make societies more climate-resilient. 

The Protected Areas Conservation Trust (PACT) received its accreditation from the GCF as a National Direct Access Entity in October 2018. The role requires PACT to take on several responsibilities associated with the delivery of impactful projects within the priorities of the Fund, PACT, and Belize through its different climate changes strategies and plan. The latter mainly being Belize’s Country Program for Engagement with the GCF and Belize’s National Climate Change Policy, Strategy & Master Plan and other government led related frameworks. In collaboration with the Ministry of Economic Development (MED) as National Designated Authority (NDA) of Belize to the GCF, and the National Climate Change Office as UNFCCC Focal Point, PACT has received approval from the GCF under its Readiness and Preparatory Support Programme to finance the project entitled “Enabling Activities for the Formulation and Implementation of a Multisectoral National Adaptation Plan for Belize”. 
 
The Protected Areas Conservation Trust (PACT) is the delivery partner for this Readiness project and the NCCO as the main executing entity. In collaboration with the NDA of Belize and the NCCO, PACT will execute the activities as set out in the Readiness and Preparatory Support project proposal approved by the GCF, which includes procuring goods and services as outlined in the approved project procurement plan. 

Objectives of the Audit Services:

• To conduct three (3) general audits over a 3-year period of the BLZ-RS-011 Account based on the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS) and International Standard on Auditing (ISA).

• To Conduct General Assessments of all operations and procedures to ensure that BLZ-RS-011 follows the General Accepted Accounting Principles and IFRS.

• Express an opinion on the financial statements of BLZ-RS-011 based on the audit.

• Prepare yearly financial audit reports over the 3 years of the project.

• The services will include but not be limited to the following activities:

• Plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement.

• Audit the accompanying statements of the financial position of BLZ-RS-011 as of 23rd October 2023.

• Audit the related financial statements inclusive of the comprehensive income, statements of changes in equity, and statements of cash flows from August 2023.

• Examine, on a test basis, the evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial        statements.

• Assess the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management; and

• Evaluate the overall financial statement presentation.

Tasks of the Auditor: 

The Auditor, under the guidance of the Finance & Administration Manager of PACT, will conduct a general audit of the BLZ-RS-011 Account and General Assessment of all operations and procedures in accordance with the IFRS on Auditing, Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS) or International Standard on Auditing (ISA). 

Qualifications:

PACT is seeking a firm with the following qualifications: 

• At least five (5) years professional experience in conducting financial audits of projects, or audits of similar nature, type, and complexity, or donor-funded projects.

• Have adequate relevant professional and educational qualifications, or able to provide audit staff with adequate qualifications, experience, and competence. 

Procurement Details: 

Interested parties are asked to submit a signed letter of interest and a detailed proposal for the deliverables. The proposal should include methodology, work schedule, quality control and quality assurance. The proposal shall also describe the composition of the firm and relevant years of experience. A financial proposal shall also be submitted. 

PACT provides equal opportunity to all eligible and qualified entities/individuals. Interested parties shall be invited to submit formal bids. Considerations to be made in the selection of a successful bid shall include, but not limited to: 

Demonstration of the ability to provide high-quality service to PACT. 
Demonstrated experience in undertaking scope of work. 
Conformity to economy and efficiency requirements of PACT. 
 
Expressions of Interest should be submitted no later than 5:00pm on May 3, 2024, to: 

Mr. Radin Santos
Procurement Officer
Protected Areas Conservation Trust
Re: Expression of Interest Re: BLZ-RS-011 Audit Services

Soft Copies should be sent via email to: procurementofficer@pactbelize.org and ProjectManager@pactbelize.org

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PACT is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against protected characteristics (gender, age, sexual orientation, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, disability).
PACT is not liable for any costs incurred by applicants in submission of their application.