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Purpose: Request For Proposal (rfp) For Financial Auditors Organization: Anishnaabe Abinoojii Family Services Date: November 7, 2024 Location: Kenora, Ontario    Introduction: Anishnaabe Abinoojii Family Services, Hereafter Referred To As "the Agency," Is A Dedicated Indigenous Child Protection Agency Committed To Ensuring The Safety, Well-being, And Cultural Preservation Of Indigenous Children And Families Within Our Community. The Agency Is Seeking Qualified Financial Auditors To Provide Specialized Financial Audit Services To Support Our Mission And Objectives. Scope Of Work: The Agency Invites Qualified Financial Firms Or Practitioners To Submit Proposals To Become Our Financial Auditors. The Scope Of Work Encompasses Yearly Financial Audit. The Financial Auditors Will Work Collaboratively With The Agency's Staff And To Provide Yearly Financial Audit Support. Services Required: The Financial Auditors Will Be Expected To Provide Yearly Financial Audit Service, Including But Not Limited To: 1. Financial Audit Advisory: Provide Expert Financial Audit Advice And Guidance To Board Of Directors And Finance Department. 2. Financial Review: Analyze Financial Audit Documents, And Reports To Formulate Effective Financial Audit Strategies. 3. Cultural Sensitivity: Demonstrate Cultural Competence And Sensitivity In Providing Financial Audit Services To Indigenous Clients, Ensuring That Cultural Values And Traditions Are Respected. 4. Training: Offer Training Sessions To Board Of Directors And/or Agency Staff On Relevant Financial Audit Topics, Ensuring A Better Understanding Of Financial Audit Processes And Requirements. 5. Collaboration: Collaborate With Board Of Directors And Agency Staff To Achieve The Best Outcomes For Children And Families. Proposal Submission: Interested Financial Audit Firms Or Practitioners Are Requested To Submit A Comprehensive Proposal Addressing The Following: 1. Company Background: Overview Of The Financial Audit Firm/practitioner, Including Relevant Experience In Indigenous Child Protection Or Related Fields. 2. Team Expertise: Profiles Of Key Financial Audit Professionals Who Will Be Involved In Providing Services, Highlighting Their Qualifications And Relevant Experience. 3. Approach: Detailed Approach To Providing Financial Audit Representation, Advisory, And Collaboration With The Agency's Staff And Stakeholders. 4. References: Contact Information For References From Similar Projects Or Clients. 5. Fee Structure: Clear And Transparent Fee Structure For The Proposed Financial Audit Services. Evaluation Criteria: Proposals Will Be Evaluated Based On The Following Criteria: 1. Relevance And Experience: Experience In Indigenous Corporate And Financial Audit Issues, And Cultural Competence. 2. Quality Of Approach: Clarity And Suitability Of The Proposed Approach To Addressing The Agency's Financial Audit Needs. 3. Team Expertise: Qualifications And Experience Of Key Team Members. 4. References: Past Client References And Feedback. 5. Fee Reasonableness: Reasonableness Of The Proposed Fee Structure In Relation To The Scope Of Work. 6. Capability: Must Have Financial Capability Of Assessing For New Isc Funding Regarding Jordan's Principle, Social Capital Planning, Post-majority, And Prevention Dollar Allocations. Timeline: • Rfp Release Date: November 7, 2024 • Proposal Submission Deadline: December 31, 2024 • Evaluation Period: 3 Weeks • Selection And Notification: January 24, 2025 All Inquiries And Submissions Related To This Rfp Should Be Directed To Surya Sriramula At Surya.sriramula@aafs.ca. The Agency Looks Forward To Receiving Comprehensive Proposals From Financial Auditors Who Share Our Commitment To Protecting The Rights And Well-being Of Indigenous Children And Families.