INTRODUCTION

Network for Education and Multidisciplinary Research Africa (NEMRA) is a network of researchers from around the World who fall in the scope of postgraduate research students, early career researchers, senior academics and practitioners with the focus on strengthening and deepening multidisciplinary research in Africa. NEMRA was incorporated in 2019 as a company limited by guarantee. NEMRA membership targets graduate research students, early career researchers, senior scholars and practitioners within educational institutions and beyond. The interuniversity networking is meant to consolidate the limited resources into a synergetic force for achieving the mission of advancing a research culture and generating quality research outputs for Africa’s wellbeing.

OBJECTIVE OF THE AUDIT EXERCISE

The audit contract will cover the period from July 2024 and run for the next 3 years. The purpose is to form and provide an independent opinion on the financial statements of NEMRA prepared in accordance with international accounting standards.

SCOPE OF WORK

The main task of the audit firm will include the following;
(a) Review, appraise and report on:

• The soundness, adequacy, and application of internal controls.
• The reliability of systems for ensuring that expenditures are properly authorized and income properly/promptly brought into account.
• The extent to which the assets and liabilities are accounted for and safeguarded from loss.
• The suitability and reliability of financial and other management data.
  (b) Assist line management to investigate all frauds and irregularities, whilst acknowledging that managing the risk of fraud and corruption is the primary responsibility of management.
  (c) To assist in the review and reporting on the effectiveness of the operation of the NEMRA management and internal control systems.
  (d) To contribute to the production of the organization’s Annual Governance Statement, required under Regulation 5 of the Accounts and Audit Regulations 2015 (as amended).
  (e) Advise on internal control implications of new systems.

DELIVERABLES

(a) A detailed financial report on the status of the organization.
(b) Notes on recommended financial control procedures.
(c) Presentation of final report to management.

QUALIFICATIONS

(a) A firm with proven experience.

PAYMENT TERMS

(a) Payment Package: Up to 1.5million per Audit Cycle.
(b) 50% upon signing of the contract on agreed terms.

TIME SCHEDULE

One month to deliver the report from the date of signing the contract.

APPLICATION DEADLINE AND SUBMISSION ADDRESS:

Applications are to be submitted by 23:59 hours (EAT) on February 25th, 2026. The subject of the application letter or e-mail should read ‘Procurement of Consultancy for NEMRA Audit Services‘ and the Cover letter should be addressed and sent electronically to the Finance Director, NEMRA through: tinamwebesa@gmail.com, and copied to: nemraafrica@gmail.com / rutaromax@gmail.com

“Applicants who have already applied for this position within the last 6 months need not re-apply”

Only successful candidates will be contacted.

NEMRA is an equal opportunity employer.