INVITATION FOR EXTERNAL AUDIT SERVICES

ANNUAL FINANCIAL AUDIT – 2026

Mennonite Central Committee Ethiopia (MCCE) is an organization registered by the Agency for Civil Society Organizations as a foreign charity under Certificate No. 0565. MCCE operates in different regions of Ethiopia and in Addis Ababa in partnership with local non-governmental organizations. Its program areas include food security, health, education, peacebuilding, and emergency response.

MCCE hereby invites qualified and licensed external audit firms to submit technical and financial proposals to conduct the annual audit of its financial statements and books of account for the period January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026.

1. ELIGIBILITY AND MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

1. The audit firm must be duly licensed and registered with the relevant Ethiopian regulatory authorities, including the Office of the Federal Auditor General, as applicable.
2. The audit firm must be qualified and experienced in conducting audits in accordance with International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS). The final audit report must be presented in an IPSAS-compliant format.
3. The firm must demonstrate substantial experience in auditing international NGOs, charities, or other not-for-profit organizations operating in Ethiopia.
4. The audit firm must have adequate qualified and experienced audit personnel, with the capacity to complete the assignment within the required timeframe.
5. The firm must provide a valid Tax Identification Number (TIN), professional license, business registration, and other relevant legal and professional documents demonstrating eligibility to undertake the assignment.
6. The firm should provide evidence of relevant similar assignments completed during the past three years, including client references where available.

2. SCOPE OF THE AUDIT

The selected audit firm will be expected to conduct the annual external audit of MCCE for the financial year ending on December 31, 2026. The assignment shall include, as applicable, review of the financial statements, accounting records, internal controls, supporting documentation, compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and other matters normally covered by an annual NGO financial audit. The auditor shall communicate significant findings and recommendations to MCCE management and issue the final audit report.

3. DELIVERABLES AND REPORTING

• Audit planning and commencement of fieldwork in consultation with MCCE management.
• Management letter highlighting significant internal control observations, weaknesses, and recommendations.
• Final independent external audit report covering the financial year January 1–December 31, 2026.
• Any other audit-related schedules or reports reasonably required by MCCE or relevant stakeholders.

4. SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS

Interested and eligible firms are invited to submit sealed separate Technical and Financial Proposals clearly indicating the proposed audit approach, methodology, work plan, team composition, relevant experience, professional fees, applicable taxes, and payment terms.

5. KEY DATES

Final audit report deadline: Friday, February 26, 2027.

6. SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Applications must be submitted to the MCCE office no later Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 10:00am (in the morning). Late submissions will not be accepted.

Submission Address
Mennonite Central Committee Ethiopia (MCCE)
Kolfe Keraniyo Sub-City, Woreda 05, House No. 360
P.O. Box 70367, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Contact: +251 11369641 or 0911478362 or 0977300326

Mennonite Central Committee Ethiopia