Call for External Audit Services

About Badael:

Badael is a rights-based organization founded in 2013 and based in Germany with a mission to foster transformative justice as the basis of a genuine and sustainable peace in Syria. Championing locally-owned alternatives, we endeavor to buttress the scope and impact of inclusive grassroots civic action and foment the development of holistic truth and understanding within and around the Syrian context. Our approach combines direct assistance and capacity building efforts with bottom-up narrative-shaping initiatives, including research, oral history and advocacy, so that all Syrians are equipped with the knowledge and tools needed to construct a pluralistic and rights-based society of tomorrow.

Badael is pleased to announce its intent to conduct both an annual external audit and project-specific audits for the financial year 2024. We invite qualified external audit firms to participate in this process by submitting their proposals to provide professional audit services.

Scope of Work:

1. Annual Audit:
   • A comprehensive audit of Badael’s financial statements for the fiscal year 2024.
   • Ensuring compliance with international accounting standards and local regulatory requirements.
2. Project Audits:
   • Financial audits of specific projects implemented by Badael in 2024.
   • Verification of project-specific financial transactions, compliance with donor agreements, and reporting accuracy.

Key Objectives:

• To provide an independent opinion on the fairness and accuracy of Badael’s financial reporting.
• To ensure transparency, accountability, and compliance with internal policies and donor requirements.

Expected Deliverables:

• Detailed audit reports for the annual accounts and individual projects.
• Identification of any findings, accompanied by actionable recommendations.

Eligibility Criteria for Audit Firms:

• Proven experience in auditing non-profit organizations.
• Familiarity with international financial reporting standards (IFRS) and/or international public sector accounting standards (IPSAS).
• Knowledge of German statutory requirements for non-profits.
• Capacity to audit in accordance with donor-specific requirements.