Request for Proposals - External Audit Services

Gilbert Centre

5d • Remote

About The Position

The Gilbert Centre is seeking proposals for independent external audit services. The selected auditor will conduct annual financial statement audits and provide recommendations on financial controls, risk management, compliance, and best practices for a charitable not-for-profit organization. This RFP aims to ensure a fair, transparent, and competitive procurement process for the best value.

Requirements

• Licensed and authorized to provide public accounting and audit services in Ontario.
• CPA designation and appropriate firm registration or authorization to conduct assurance engagements.
• Experience auditing registered charities and not-for-profit organizations.
• Experience with Accounting Standards for Not-for-Profit Organizations (ASNPO).
• Experience with government-funded organizations and funder reporting requirements.
• Professional liability insurance in good standing.
• Confirmation of independence from the Gilbert Centre.
• Disclosure of any real, potential, or perceived conflict of interest.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with health, community service, or social service organizations is preferred.
• Experience with Diversity, equity, inclusion, AIDS Service Organizations (ASOs) and 2S-LGBTQ+ organizations.
• Experience with community health organizations.
• Experience with government-funded agencies.
• Experience with Ontario Health or Ministry of Health funded organizations.
• Experience with organizations with annual budgets between $1 million and $5 million.

Responsibilities

• Conduct an independent audit of the organization's annual financial statements in accordance with Canadian Auditing Standards (CAS), Accounting Standards for Not-for-Profit Organizations (ASNPO), applicable Canada Revenue Agency requirements for registered charities, applicable funder and transfer payment reporting requirements, and other applicable professional, regulatory, and reporting requirements.
• Provide support for the Annual Reconciliation Report (ARR) and funder schedules.
• Conduct a planning meeting with management and provide planning communication.
• Prepare draft and final audited financial statements for management and committee review.
• Issue an Independent Auditor's Report and provide support related to ARR and required funder schedules.
• Prepare a Management Letter identifying internal control observations, risk areas, recommendations for improvement, and opportunities for enhanced financial governance.
• Present audited financial statements to the Finance and Audit Committee and/or Board of Directors.
• Attend the Annual Members Meeting upon request.

Benefits

• Three (3) year contract term, with an option to renew for up to two (2) additional years.
• Potential for optional services such as consultation regarding accounting standards, internal control reviews, finance policy consultation, accounting advice, or support related to emerging reporting requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed