Ireland - Blakestown and Mountview Neighbourhood Youth Project: Inviting Expressions of Interest - Auditor

Description

Blakestown and Mountview neighbourhood Youth Project CLGCompany Number 210347Registered Charity Number (RCN): 20028329 Shelerin Road, Clonsilla, D15 VYCOPhone: 018205253E-mail: info@nypblanch.ieWeb Address- www.NYPD15.ie Inviting Expressions of Interest for the Appointment of a New Auditor Blakestown and Mountview Neighbourhood Youth Project (NYP) invites expressions of interest from interested Auditors to provide auditing and associated professional services. This will comprise of planning and conducting the annual statutory audit of NYP in 2025 and other occasional advice and services. The selected firm or individual will be responsible for auditing the financial year ending on 31st December 2025, with draft audited financial statements to be prepared by mid-March 2026. About Us Blakestown and Mountview NYP was established in 1993 and is a registered charity with offices and premises based in Dublin 15. Blakestown and Mountview Neighbourhood Youth Project (NYP) is registered as a company limited by guarantee. Blakestown and Mountview NYP is a community based Youth and Family Project delivering targeted, integrated and quality services to referred young people aged 8-14yrs, their parents and extended families, nurturing and empowering all who engage to reach their full potential. Our services include Family support, Youth and Community Development and Early Years/Afterschool aged 2-8yrs. We offer a variety of targeted individual and group programmes that provide interventions and supports to children, young people and/or their families. Our most recent audited accounts and strategic plan are available to view on our website General Requirements & Responsibilities: NYP is seeking to engage an experienced firm of Auditors who will provide the full range of auditing services required to fulfil its statutory obligations, to comply with relevant accounting and reporting standards and best practice. Your responsibility will be to report to NYP’s Board of Management in accordance with the Companies Act 2014 whether, in your expert opinion, the financial statements: give a true and fair view of assets, liabilities and the financial position of NYP as at the end of the financial year on 31 December; are prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) for charities; and, are prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2014, Charities Act 2009, and any other relevant legislation. Based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit, you will have a statutory duty to report whether, in your opinion; The information given in the directors’ report is consistent with the financial statements; and The directors’ report has been prepared in accordance with the Companies Act 2014. Annual Auditing Services required: The range of services for which the successful company of auditors may be responsible include, but are not restricted to: 1. Auditing Conduct an annual financial audit of NYP in accordance with the relevant Standards applicable in Ireland and applicable law. Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements. Design audit procedures that are appropriate to the internal controls relevant to the audit. Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used. Conclude on the appropriateness of the directors’ use of the going concern basis for the preparation of the accounts. Prepare the financial statements, including processing client amendments as required. Evaluate and advise on the overall presentation, structure and content of the financial statements. Identify if other non-financial information included in the annual report is materially consistent with the financial statements. 2. Communication Carry out a pre-audit meeting to discuss the forthcoming audit. Provide an overview of the planned scope and timing of the audit. Conduct a follow up meeting, post audit, to discuss any significant findings. Confirm, in writing, matters discussed and any agreed actions. Maintain frequent communication regarding both auditing and other matters. Present draft audited accounts to NYP’s finance subcommittee and the board, including any audit findings, as and when required. Ensure a partner of the firm attends the annual general meeting of NYP and makes any necessary presentation of the audited accounts to the members. 3. Other services Preparing and lodge returns with the Companies Registration Office. Assist and advise on any other filing requirements e.g., Revenue Commissioners. For further information and requirements, please contact Mary Geagan by email marygeagan@nypblanch.ie by December 4th 2024.

Opportunity closing date

04 December 2024

Value of contract

to be confirmed