Request for Expressions of Interest (EoI) for the Appointment of an External Auditor at the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Enugu (FNHE)

Posted by Kordinichi on Fri 07th Feb, 2025 - nigeriantenders.com

The Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Enugu (FNHE) invites qualified firms to Express their Interests for the Appointment of an External Auditor. Interested firms should possess relevant qualifications and experience.

Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital Enugu (FNHE) was initially established in 1962 as an Outpatient Unit located at the blood bank of General Hospital Enugu. Shortly after the Biafran-Nigerian Civil War in 1970, the hospital was later moved to a private facility and subsequently to its current site at Chime Avenue, New Haven, Enugu. The hospital was taken over by the Federal Government in 1995 from the State Government and it provides mental health services to people of South-East, some parts of South-South and North-Central Geopolitical Zones. We aim to be the best team of mental health care providers, committed to high ethical standard, reducing psychiatric morbidity, disability, stigma, increase in community awareness and participation in the management of psychiatric disorders in Nigeria.

In compliance with the provisions of Section 85(3) (a) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999, and the relevant guidelines from the Office of the Auditor-General for the Federation, Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital Enugu Management Board invites qualified firms for:

Title: Request for Expressions of Interest (EoI) for the Appointment of an External Auditor

Location: Enugu

Requirements

Evidence of Firm's registration with Corporate Affairs Commission by submission of Certificate of Incorporation or Certification of Registration whichever is applicable.
Evidence of the Firm's registration with the Office of the Auditor-General for the Federation.
Evidence of current practising licence (Certificate).
The Firm's profile stating the key personnel, their roles, designation, qualifications and years of experience. Copies of professional qualification certificates of the key staff with the institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) or National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN) must be attached.
Provide an activity plan (project plan) of actions to achieve the objectives of the external audit function, specifying budgeted hours, timeline and sequence for the proposed audit.
Evidence of work experience of the Firm in executing or having executed similar projects by submission of letters of engagement and evidence of successful completion of same in the last three (3) years.
Evidence of Pension Clearance Certificate for 2022, 2023, 2024.
Evidence of Industrial Training Fund (I.T.F.) Certificate valid for 2025.
Audited Accounts of the Firm for the last three (3) years (2022, 2023 and 2024) duly signed and stamped.
Evidence of Tax Clearance Certificate for the last three (3) years (2022, 2023 and 2024) in the case of a limited liability firm and evidence of Personal Income Tax Certificate in case of a Business Enterprise.
Evidence of VAT registration with FIRS.
Evidence of financial capability (Bank reference) from a reputable bank stating the company's creditworthiness.
Evidence of registration on the National Data Base of Contractors, Consultants and Service Providers by inclusion of Interim Registration Report valid for 2025 issued by the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP).
A Sworn Affidavit certifying as follows:
- The Company is not in receivership, insolvency or bankruptcy.The Company does not have any director who has been convicted by any court in Nigeria and any other country for criminal offences in relation to fraud or financial impropriety.
- That no officer of the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital Enugu or Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) is a former or present director or shareholder of the company.
- That all information presented in the documents is true and correct.

Closing Date
21st March, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested audit firms should submit ten (10) copies of their applications in sealed envelopes marked "Appointment of External Auditors" to:
Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital Enugu,
Ituku Street, Upper Chime,
New Haven, Enugu State.

Note: Only shortlisted firms shall be contacted.