dZi Foundation is a US-based non-profit organization that partners with rural communities in Nepal to achieve lasting prosperity by addressing barriers to basic needs, creating sustainable livelihood opportunities, and strengthening local capacity for transformational change. Guided by our strategic plan, we continuously adapt to evolving development and policy environments, with a sharpened focus on partnerships, local ownership, and long-term sustainability beyond external investments.

dZi Foundation/Nepal invites technical and financial proposals from qualified, legally registered Chartered Accountancy (CA) firms in Nepal to conduct a comprehensive Internal Audit (IA) of its Nepal Country Office (NCO) and selected field-level partner programs for the fiscal period July 17, 2025 – July 16, 2026 (FY 2082/83).

The primary objective of the internal audit is to provide independent, objective assurance and risk-consulting insights designed to add value, improve operations, and safeguard institutional assets. The internal audit will evaluate whether dZi’s risk management, internal governance, and control processes are operating effectively. The scope includes, but is not limited to:

A. Operational, Administrative & Financial Controls

B. AML/CFT & Preventive Compliance

The selected internal audit firm will perform the following tasks

The internal audit is expected to be conducted within 25 working days between August 5, 2026, and September 5, 2026, running in close coordination with management to ensure findings can inform and streamline the upcoming year-end statutory processes. The final report must be submitted by September 12, 2026.

6. Minimum Qualifications of the Firm

Mandatory Requirement: The firm must possess a valid Certificate of Practice (COP) from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nepal (ICAN).

Proposals will be evaluated based on a cumulative scoring matrix

Interested and eligible CA firms should submit their Expression of Interest (EOI) pack containing

Note: Telephone inquiries will not be entertained. Canvassing at any stage will result in automatic disqualification. dZi Foundation reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals without assigning any reason whatsoever.

https://www.jobsnepal.com/eoi-for-internal-audit-services-fy-202526-143128