SOLICITATION NOTICE
R -- Financial Control Officer
- Notice Date
- 8/27/2002
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- Contracting Office
- Minerals Management Service, 381 Elden Street, MS 2510, Herndon, VA
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- 0402RP86984
- Response Due
- 8/13/2002
- Point of Contact
- Sharon Teger, Business Specialist, 703-787-1836 fax
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- This requirement is being issued by GovWorks under the franchise authority of the Department of the Interior (DOI) on behalf of the African Development Foundation (ADF). (This requirement is 100% set aside for small businesses). All offerors must be able to qualify under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 541211 (Offices of Certified Public Accountants) size standard $7M. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: 1) 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial (OCT 2000); 2) 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items (JAN 1999); 3) 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (July 2002); 4) 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Feb 2002); and 5) 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (MAY 2001). ) OVERVIEW: The African Development Foundation (ADF), 1400 Eye Street, NW, Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20005-2248 is seeking a highly qualified individual to serve as a Financial Control Officer for a six (6) month base period with two options for an additional six (6) months each. Bilingual (French/English) skills are required. Government Cost Estimate: $67,946 - $79,269. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: The Financial Control Officer will manage the ADF's grant audit program involving operations in thirteen African countries. The incumbent develops ADF's audit specification applied to the contracted independent auditors and analyzes audit reports. Incumbent manages and tracks findings and corrective actions through to closure. Incumbent also conducts annual field financial audits in Africa of the ADF partners, conducts in country field audits of Policy and Procedure Compliance of the ADF partners and conducts annual field audits of the ADF Representatives. Conduct a quality assurance program for all of the ADF grantee audit firms to formally review and check compliance with ADF requirements and quality of work completed. The incumbent serves as advisor to ADF management staff on issues resulting from audit reports; ensures timely and appropriate response to audit and review findings; reviews, reports on grantee and partner financial reports and develops and implements a continuous quality improvement program in terms of existing financial and accounting procedures and policies relative to grantee reporting. May develop and implement financial training programs to insure grantee accounting and reports comply with ADF requirements. The incumbent will review ADF Partners' financial records and statements including reconciliation of cash documents, tracks and reports findings. The position will provide monthly reports (based on findings) and makes recommendations to ADF auditor. The incumbent will also report the results of internal control testing of grantee disbursement requests and quarterly financial reports. Provide advice and assistance to the ADF Internal Auditor in developing accounting systems and reporting formats for use by grantees. Review audits, financial reports and other information to assess the fiscal and financial management of the ADF Partner offices and their grantees, and to identify any potential issues. Assist the Internal Auditor in developing, refining, documenting and promulgating financial and administrative policies designed to ensure that the Foundation's funds are used effectively and are safeguarded against loss or abuse. Assists the Internal Auditor in developing and improving procedures and policies in response to audit findings and recommendations. Travel up to 25% of the time may be required. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES: Manage the (project) grant audit program and ensure grantees are audited, results reviewed, and findings documented and reported; Conduct annual in country field audit of half of the ADF partner organizations in Africa to be done in conjunction with the ADF Internal Auditor and with the local independent audit of the partners; Conduct annual in country field financial audit of half of the ADF Field Representatives. To be done in conjunction with the ADF Internal Auditor; Conduct annual in country Policy and Procedure Compliance Audit of half of the ADF partners to be done in conjunction with the ADF Internal Auditor; Develop and implement a continuous quality improvement program to assist the Internal Auditor in (a) developing and improving existing procedures and policies related to grantee accounting and reporting process, and (b) insure the Foundations timely and appropriate response to audit and review findings; Compile and review the results of OBFA and OPFO internal controls testing of project grantee financial statements; Recommend improvements in the grantee accounting systems and reporting format; and Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SELECTION CRITERIA: Offerors must provide information to show they meet the following criteria: (1) Experience designing and implementing financial and accounting systems for community development organizations and NGOs. (2) Two or more years specialized auditing experience specific to the line of work described and thorough knowledge of audit and internal control processes and terminology. (3) Thorough knowledge of accounting and financial management processes and terminology. (4) Ability to review and understand project budgets. (5) Highly developed research and analytical skill as well as demonstrated oral and written communication skills proficiency. (6) Fluency in French is required. DESIRED: CPA preferred but not required. Experience working with international development projects in Africa or other developing countries preferred but not required. Contract Award - The African Development Foundation is authorized to enter into personal service contracts under section 506(a)(5) of the African Development Act. Contract award will be made to the offeror providing the government with the overall best value with technical evaluation and cost considered. HOW TO RESPOND: Send three (3) copies of your proposal (ONE WITH COST) to Sharon Teger, Minerals Management Service, Procurement Operations Branch, 381 Elden Street, MS 2510, Herndon, VA 20170 by no later than 5:00 PM EST, Friday, September 13, 2002. Proposal must be received by the closing date and time to be considered. Questions must be sent to Sharon Teger by fax 703-787-1836 ONLY. All correspondence must include the solicitation number, your full name, email, phone, and fax numbers. Phone calls are strongly discouraged.
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