External Auditor Consultant at Soko

Job Description

Requirements

The external audit services required will include, but not be limited to:

• The planning, management, and execution of the annual external audit for SOKO including Community Trust. Reporting on external audit progress to Management and the Finance team, including attendance at management & Finance meetings and Board meetings as appropriate.
• Provision of advice to SOKO Management and Finance team on technical accounting and financial matters including corporation tax matters. Liaison and coordination with the Finance Team to ensure full exchange of information.
• Proposed contract The contract will be for an initial three-year period commencing on 1 January 2017 and will be subject to annual appointment by the Directors.
• Tender Requirement Tenders should include the following information:
• The fee for the first year of the contract period specifying what is included in the charges.
• The fee should cover the audit of both SOKO EPZ and SOKO Community Trust within and the provision of taxation services for both companies including the filing of corporation tax returns.
• Preparation of the final accounts is also required. We will also require advices on some specific matters concerning the companies such as VAT advice, assistance with accounting, taxation and compliance matters.
• An indication of the level of fees that would be charged in the subsequent periods of the contract; CVs, certificates and membership numbers of senior staff such as the Audit Partner and Manager and supporting personnel who would conduct the external audit including the location of staff.
• An explanation of the external audit approach that would be used including the firm’s policy in relation to maintenance of continuity of staff involved in the audit.
• Details of relevant experience within the sector and the business activities and issues addressed;
• Details of the areas of technical expertise within the firm that can be called on to support the finance team and to provide advice to the directors and management of SOKO as required.
• Details of references that might be used by SOKO. Details of any relevant services that may be appropriate to the needs of the Company/Trust.