Chatham Islands Council - Financial Reporting and System Support Services
Tender Overview
About this tender
The purpose of this RFT is to select one Provider to deliver financial reporting and system support services for Council. Council is seeking a Provider that can deliver technically robust, practical and trusted financial support, while working constructively with Council staff, elected members, ECan during transition, Audit New Zealand, the Department of Internal Affairs where required, and other relevant service providers. Council's immediate priorities are continuity of service, clear cashflow visibility, audit readiness, reliable statutory reporting and timely support to the Chief Executive, Operations Manager, the Performance, Audit and Risk Committee and Council. Contact: Fernanda Martins Fernanda.Martins@ecan.govt.nz
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