RFP for External Audit Services for the WCPFC
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview The Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) is seeking proposals from qualified independent auditors to perform an external audit of its financial statements for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. This tender is listed on behalf of the WCPFC and is not being run by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT). Tender responses should not be submitted to this listing. Scope The scope includes: External audit of the WCPFC's financial statements for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 Provision of a thorough and objective evaluation of the WCPFC's financial records in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards Contractor Requirements Must be a qualified independent auditor The auditor shall be completely independent and solely responsible for the conduct of the audit Instructions to Tenderers Interested bidders must register at the following link to access the tender documents and instructions to bidders: https://www.wcpfc.int/vacancies-opportunities Enquiries Contact: Aaron Nighswander Email: aaron.nighswander@wcpfc.int Phone: +691 320-1992
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