The Presidency
National Council on Privatisation
Secretariat: Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE)
Request for Expression of Interest for the Conduct of Annual Statutory Audit
The Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) is the Secretariat of the National Council on Privatisation (NCP) established by the Public Enterprises (Privatisation and Commercialisation) Act 1999, to implement the Privatisation and Commercialisation programme of the Federal Government. The Bureau maintains accounting records that enable it to prepare financial statements on accrual basis within public accounts framework.
The said Act requires the BPE to engage external auditors to audit its accounts yearly. Pursuant to the Act, the BPE hereby invites expressions of interest from firms of Chartered Accountants to audit its annual accounts. Prospective auditors must be experienced in public sector accounting and familiar with Tally Accounting Software. Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) is also essential.
The firms must be registered with the Office of the Auditor-General of the Federation.
Interested auditors, with presence in Abuja, are required to submit their application, enclosing the following:
- Firm’s profile;
- Track record of auditing for the past 10 years;
- Qualifications and experience of its partners and key associates;
- Evidence of registration with Office of Auditor-General of the Federation
- Any other relevant information,
Applications in six (6) copies are expected to reach the undersigned on or before Wednesday 18th April, 2012. The EOIs should be submitted in Room 013 at the address indicated below, not later than 05.00pm on the closing date:
The Director General
Bureau of Public Enterprises
11 Osun Crescent, Maitama District, Abuja
P.M.B. 442, Garki, Abuja
Tel; (09) 4604400
Website: www.bpeng.org
Attention: Head, Central Accounts Unit
Interested firms may obtain further information from the Head, Central Accounts Unit, at the address shown above from 8.00a,m, to 5.00pm Monday to Friday (except public holidays).
