Expression of Interest for the Financial Year 2023 Audit services for Akagera Game Lodge, Kayonza District, Rwanda.

1. About the Company

Mantis Akagera Game Lodge stands on a hill at the southern tip of the Akagera National Park elevated above the savannah with exceptional views of Lake Ihema with 60 rooms, suites, a conference centre, restaurant and bar.

2. Introduction:

Akagera Game Lodge Ltd , a local company registred under TIN: 100374346 would like to recruit an external audit company to carry out a comprehensive audit exercise for the financial year 2023.  The aim of this audit exercise will be:

• Express an opinion on the Akagera Game Lodge financial statements based on the audit and to obtain reasonable assurance as to whether those financial statements are free of material misstatement,
• Conduct an audit of the Akagera Game Lodge financial statements as at 31st December 2023 in accordance with International Standards on Auditing and to express an opinion as to the truth and fairness of those financial statements,
• Test compliance with specific provisions and laws provided by the jurisdictions in which the company operate and/or are registered and report on any material aspects of non compliance.
• A management letter and compliance report ( if necessary) will be submitted to the client after the audit exercise.

3. Scope of the work:

Interested consultant (s) will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Statement of comprehensive income for the year ended 31 December 2023
• Statement of financial position as at 31 December 2023
• Statement of changes in Equity for the year ended 31 December 2023
• Statement of cash flows for the year ended 31 December 2023.

4. Tender submission requirements: 

1. Interested candidates wanting to express their interests must have at least 3 years of experience in Audit services or similar works. The experience is proven by the (RDB) Company registration certificate, and the Work Completion Certificates of similar works,
2. Interested candidates should prove that they are VAT registered and their tax payments are up-to-date (tax clearance certificate). 

5. Submission of Application:

Participation in the competition is open on equal terms to all parties for this call for Express of Interest. Interested parties are requested to submit:

1. A cover letter expressing their interest in this work,
2. Company profile detailing their experience in Audit services or similar works,
3. A detailed proposal outlining their approach, methodology, and timeline,
4. A breakdown of the proposed budget and fee structure,
5. Signed and stamped Work Completion Certificate(s) of similar works provided by previous clients,
6. Company registration certificate provided by Rwanda Development Board,
7. Valid VAT certificate for private companies,
8. Any other relevant certificates showing that the interested candidate is eligible for the work.

6. Timeline: Please note the following key dates related to this RFP process:

1. 1. RFP Issuance Date: 20/12/2023
   2. Proposal Submission Deadline: 27/12/2023
   3. Evaluation and Auditor Selection: 29/12/2023
   4. Stock take supervision: 31/12/2023
   5. Commencement Date: 19/02/2023

7. Evaluation Criteria: Proposals will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

1. Experience and expertise in Audit services,
2. Proposed methodology and approach,
3. References and record of accomplishment,
4. Cost-effectiveness.

8. Contact Information:

For inquiries and submission of proposals, please contact

Valens DUSABUMUREMYI at

Email Address: Valens.dusabumuremyi@mantiscollection.com

Copy: Daniel.Nsengiyera@mantiscollection.com 

Phone Number: +250787242280 and 0788304867. 

Done at Kayonza December 20, 2023