The external consultant at HelpAge International will support carry out external audit to independently verify and express an opinion on whether the financial statements and financial reports of the project were accurate, complete, and fairly presented, in accordance with the applicable accounting standards, donor requirements, and the organization’s internal policies. The audit will also aim to assess whether project funds have been used in conformity with the agreed budget, donor agreements, and relevant regulations, and to ensure that expenditures are eligible, properly documented, and compliant with humanitarian principles and sector standards. Ultimately, this process will enhance transparency, accountability, and donor confidence in the implementation of the project activities in Lebanon and Northwest Syria.
The ideal consultant should be an independent auditor: either an individual auditor (e.g., self-employed/sworn auditor) or an auditing body (e.g., auditing association, auditing firm), be a recognised auditor under generally accepted auditing standards (GAAS), be a member of a recognised international organisation in the field of auditing (e.g., International Federation of Accountants – IFAC), have demonstrated knowledge of auditing procedures in the non-profit and humanitarian sector, have practical knowledge of financial regulations and tax compliance in both Lebanon and Syria, including local operational contexts and risks and apply auditing methods and techniques that comply with International Standards on Auditing (ISA) or IDW Auditing Standards (IDW AuS).
Interested consultants are invited to submit the following documents to HelpAge HR: Jobs@helpage.org not later than Sunday, 31 August 2025 with the email subject: Consultancy –Third Party External Audit- Lebanon and Northwest Syria. The short EOI should include:
- All costs related to the External Audit services including consultancy fees, travel cost, accommodation, and per diem where applicable.
- CV of independent consultant/consulting firm and involved team members
- An example of a recent external audit reports ideally from either of the project locations.
More information in the PDF below:
Download: TOR-Third-External-Audit-Lebanon-and-Northwest-Syria.pdf