Call for Applications for an External Auditor
Date posted: 29 October 2026
Location: Yaoundé, Cameroon
Engagement type: Independent external professional service
Engagement period: One year renewable, subject to performance and organisational needs
Application deadline: 20 November 2026
About DESERVE
DESERVE is a non-profit organisation that contributes to sustainable development by empowering communities, raising awareness, conducting policy advocacy and implementing practical initiatives that promote personal and collective health and well-being. Our work targets women, children, adolescents and other vulnerable populations.
About the Assignment
DESERVE invites applications from qualified and independent audit professionals or audit firms to serve as External Auditor. The successful applicant will provide independent assurance on DESERVE’s financial records, statements, internal financial controls and compliance with applicable financial reporting requirements. This engagement will support the organisation in strengthening financial management and addressing audit findings.
Scope of Work and Key Responsibilities
The External Auditor will be expected to:
• Audit DESERVE’s financial records and statements.
• Assess the adequacy of DESERVE’s financial management systems and internal controls.
• Review compliance with applicable financial reporting requirements
• Identify internal control deficiencies and risks and recommend appropriate corrective measures.
• Prepare an independent audit report presenting the main findings and recommendations.
• Provide advice and capacity building for financial management strengthening
• Maintain professional independence, objectivity and confidentiality throughout the engagement.
The specific audit period, reporting requirements, deliverables and timetable will be specified in an agreement.
Essential Qualifications and Requirements
Applicants should:
• Hold a recognised professional accounting or auditing qualification, such as membership of an applicable professional accounting body or demonstrate an equivalent legally recognised professional status.
• Have demonstrable experience conducting independent financial audits.
• Possess practical knowledge of financial reporting, internal controls, risk assessment and audit procedures.
• Demonstrate familiarity with applicable accounting and auditing standards and relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
• Have experience assessing financial records, expenditure documentation, bank reconciliations and compliance with financial procedures.
• Demonstrate professional integrity, independence, objectivity, confidentiality and sound judgement.
• Be able to prepare clear, evidence-based audit reports and communicate findings effectively to the organisation.
• Be legally authorised to provide the proposed audit services in Cameroon, where applicable.
Desirable Experience:
The following will be considered an advantage:
• Experience auditing non-governmental organisations, civil society organisations or other non-profit entities.
• Experience auditing donor-funded projects and grants.
• Experience reviewing financial management systems and recommending improvements to internal controls.
• Experience in mentoring on financial management strengthening
• Experience in the use of digital accounting software
• Experience presenting audit findings to organisational governing bodies like the Board.
Duration, Remuneration and Deliverables
The engagement will be governed by a written agreement specifying the audit period, scope of work, professional fees, deliverables, reporting deadlines and other applicable terms.
Applicants should submit a financial proposal indicating their professional fees, applicable taxes and any other anticipated costs. The proposed fee should be proportionate to the scope and complexity of the assignment.
The principal deliverables will include:
• An independent audit report for the agreed period.
• A management letter detailing identified control deficiencies, audit findings and recommendations.
• A presentation of significant findings and recommendations
• Any agreed follow-up report or clarification required to support the resolution of audit findings.
• Training or mentoring, where required, to strengthen financial management practices and support the implementation of audit recommendations.
Application Documents
Interested applicants should submit the following documents as a single PDF file:
1. A signed expression of interest letter explaining their suitability for the assignment and relevant experience.
2. A CV for individual auditors or a firm profile identifying the proposed engagement lead.
3. Copies of relevant academic and professional qualifications, evidence of professional membership and authorisation to practise, where applicable.
4. A brief summary or at least two examples of comparable audit assignments undertaken.
5. A technical and financial proposal outlining the proposed audit approach, timeline and professional fees.
6. A signed declaration confirming professional independence and confidentiality and disclosing any actual or potential conflicts of interest.
7. Identify document: National ID, passport or equivalent for individual auditors or company/organisational registration for corporate auditors.
NB: Applicants should not submit confidential audit reports, client records or other proprietary material without appropriate authorisation. References and additional supporting documentation may be requested during the selection process.
How to Apply
Applications should be submitted by email to: deserve.ngo@gmail.com
Email subject:Application_for_External_Auditor_DESERVE_[Applicant_or_Firm_Name]
Please ensure that your application is submitted as a single PDF document.
Application deadline: 20 November 2026
Enquiries: For any questions regarding this application, please contact deserve.ngo@gmail.com and cc info@deserve-intl.org
DESERVE is committed to a fair and merit-based recruitment process and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates.