Search for Common Ground Seeks Audit Firms for Sudan 2025 Statutory Audit Consultancy
Search for Common Ground (SFCG), one of the world’s leading peacebuilding organizations, is inviting qualified audit firms to submit proposals for its 2025 annual statutory audit for the Sudan country office. This consultancy opportunity is home-based and offers firms with nonprofit auditing expertise the chance to support accountability and financial compliance within an international humanitarian organization.
The audit assignment relates to SFCG’s Sudan operations based in Kassala, Sudan, and proposals must be submitted by 31 May 2026.
About Search for Common Ground
Founded in 1982, Search for Common Ground is the world’s largest dedicated peacebuilding organization. The organization operates in more than 35 countries across Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas.
SFCG focuses on preventing violent conflict and building healthy, safe, and inclusive societies through collaboration and dialogue. Its well-known “Common Ground Approach” promotes cooperative problem-solving among divided groups, communities, and institutions.
Through partnerships, community engagement, and evidence-based peacebuilding initiatives, the organization has spent more than four decades supporting conflict transformation and social cohesion worldwide.
Purpose of the Audit Consultancy
The statutory audit aims to provide reasonable assurance that SFCG Sudan’s financial systems, project expenditures, and reporting processes comply with organizational policies, donor agreements, and local legal requirements.
The selected audit firm will evaluate whether:
- Income and expenditures are accurately recorded
- Financial statements are free from material misrepresentation
- Donor funds are used according to agreements
- Payroll and statutory liabilities comply with Sudanese regulations
- Financial reporting follows applicable accounting standards
- Internal controls and procurement systems are functioning properly
The consultancy is designed to strengthen transparency, accountability, and financial governance within SFCG’s Sudan operations.
Scope of the Audit
The audit will be conducted in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (ISA) issued by the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC).
The selected firm will assess several critical areas including:
Financial Compliance
Auditors will review whether:
- Funds are used efficiently and appropriately
- Expenses align with donor regulations
- Procurement procedures follow organizational policies
- Supporting documentation is properly maintained
- Taxes and government liabilities are accurately paid
- Personnel liabilities comply with labor laws
Asset Management and Internal Controls
The audit will also examine:
- Asset listings and inventory systems
- Internal monitoring and review processes
- Compliance with SFCG policies and procedures
- Cofunding and subaward management systems
Auditors are expected to conduct sample-based asset verification and evaluate related internal controls.
Key Audit Reporting Requirements
The selected audit firm will prepare several reports and opinions as part of the assignment.
Financial Audit Report
The primary audit report must include an independent opinion on whether the financial statements present a true and fair view of the organization’s financial position.
The financial statements should include:
- Statement of financial position
- Statement of activities and expenditures
- Net assets reconciliation
- Cash flow statement
- Accounting policies and explanatory notes
Management Letter
The audit firm will also issue a management letter outlining:
- Weaknesses in accounting systems and controls
- Compliance concerns with donor agreements
- Procurement and financial management observations
- Recommendations for corrective actions
- Any identified ineligible expenditures
Ideally, SFCG management responses should also be included within the final management letter.
Additional Special Reports
Separate reports will also be required regarding:
- Taxation and government liabilities
- Personnel liabilities and labor law compliance
- Asset management and inventory controls
These reports should highlight non-compliance issues, associated risks, and recommendations for improvement.
Qualifications Required for Audit Firms
SFCG is seeking firms with strong nonprofit audit experience and demonstrated knowledge of international auditing standards.
Eligible firms must meet at least one of the following conditions:
- Membership in a national accounting or auditing body affiliated with IFAC
- Membership in a recognized national accounting or auditing institution with commitment to IFAC standards and ethics
Proposal Submission Requirements
Interested firms are expected to submit a comprehensive proposal including:
Technical Proposal
The technical proposal should include:
- Overall audit methodology and approach
- Proposed audit schedule and phases
- Relevant organizational experience
- Previous audits of similar scope and complexity
- Staffing structure and key personnel biographies
- Conflict of interest disclosures
- Capabilities in nonprofit statutory audits
Financial Proposal
The financial proposal must include:
- Detailed budget breakdown
- Hourly rates and fee schedules
- Travel and operational cost estimates
- Fixed fee management strategy for overruns
- Billing procedures for technical support
Importantly, the total proposed budget for the audit consultancy must not exceed USD 4,000.
Why This Consultancy Opportunity Matters
This assignment offers audit firms an opportunity to support transparency and accountability within a globally respected peacebuilding organization operating in complex humanitarian environments.
Professionals engaged in nonprofit auditing, donor compliance, financial governance, and international development finance may find this consultancy particularly valuable for expanding experience within the humanitarian and peacebuilding sector.
The assignment also highlights the increasing importance of robust financial oversight and compliance mechanisms in humanitarian programming worldwide.
Submission Deadline and Contact Information
Audit firms interested in the consultancy should submit proposals no later than 31 May 2026.
Questions regarding the Terms of Reference should be directed to:
This consultancy is ideal for firms with expertise in international nonprofit audits, donor compliance reviews, and humanitarian financial accountability systems.
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