⚖️ External Auditor (Framework Agreement)
Organization: Ethiopian Women Lawyers Association (EWLA)
Location: Addis Ababa (Bulgaria Mazoria)
Career Level: Senior (5–8 years)
Employment Type: Consultancy (3-Year Engagement)
Deadline: June 16, 2026
Assignment Objective
The EWLA General Assembly is recruiting a qualified independent external audit firm for a three-year framework agreement. The auditor will express a professional opinion on EWLA’s annual financial statements in accordance with IPSAS, ISA, and Civil Society Organizations Proclamation No. 1113/2019.
Scope of Work
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Financial Audit: Audit of Statement of Financial Position, Performance, Cash Flows, and Notes.
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Records Review: Examination of ledgers, reconciliations, payroll, fixed asset registers, and donor grant agreements.
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Compliance: Assessment of adherence to tax/labor laws, EWLA manuals, and donor requirements.
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Internal Controls: Review of procurement systems, cash management, asset safeguarding, and segregation of duties.
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Fraud Risk: Evaluation of risks related to misuse of funds or material misstatement.
Qualifications & Requirements
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Licensing: Valid audit license to practice in Ethiopia and registered with relevant regulatory authorities.
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Experience: At least 5 years of audit experience, specifically with NGOs, CSOs, or donor-funded projects.
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Staffing: Team must consist of qualified professional staff (CPA, ACCA, or Chartered Accountants).
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Independence: Must be fully independent of EWLA management and governance bodies.
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Standards: Proven ability to audit under IPSAS and ISA frameworks.
Deliverables (Annual)
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Draft Audited Financial Statements and Management Letter.
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Signed Independent Auditor’s Report.
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Final Management Letter and Internal Control Report.
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Presentation of findings to EWLA Management and the General Assembly.
How to Apply
Firms must submit separate Technical and Financial proposals within 10 working days of this announcement.
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📩 Email: ewlajobs2025@gmail.com
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📍 In-Person: EWLA Head Office, Bulgaria Mazoria, behind St. Michael Church.
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📞 Contact: +251 11 550 8783
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⚠️ Subject Line: Must be “TOR for External Auditor for EWLA Annual Audit”.
Timeline: The annual audit is expected to be completed within 30 to 45 calendar days following the submission of year-end financial statements.
To apply for this job email your details to ewlajobs2025@gmail.com
