Appointment of an External Auditor

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Freeport East Ltd is seeking an independent external auditor to review the financial information of our company and report back on findings. The Company is required to file its first set of audited Accounts (made up from 6 December 2022 to 31 March 2023; and April 2023 to 31 March 2024) with Companies House by 6 September 2024. Our first Annual General Meeting is due to be held on 26 September 2024, and we would like to present a full set of audited accounts and the Auditors Report to our members at this meeting. The audit process will be overseen by the company's Finance and Audit Committee, which is a sub-group of the Supervisory Board. The Finance and Audit Committee is led by the Accountable Body's Section 151 officer and whose membership includes the company's chair of the Board and another Board director. Meetings are held virtually every two months. The Supervisory Board sets the strategic direction of Freeport East and approves the company's strategic decisions, including annual budget, business plan and longer-term strategy. To be successful as an external auditor, you should have excellent knowledge of auditing principles, be analytical, and have good communication skills. Ultimately, we are looking for an external auditor who can make informed and rational decisions, be objective, and is detail orientated. Lot 1: The company is looking to appoint an external auditor for a period of 12 months, with the opportunity to extend the contract for a further 24 months, based on acceptable performance in the first 12 months and upon approval by the Supervisory Board. To be successful as an external auditor, you should have excellent knowledge of auditing principles, be analytical, and have good communication skills. Ultimately, we are looking for an external auditor who can make informed and rational decisions, be objective, and is detail orientated. External Auditor Responsibilities: • Evaluating financial statements and assessing accounts for accuracy and compliance. • Investigating internal systems and operations. • Assessing risk management approaches. • Reporting on errors and fraud. • Providing feedback reports on findings. External Auditor Requirements: • CCAB qualified accountant • Degree in accounting or finance. • Previous experience as an external auditor. • Experience in data analysis and reporting on finances. • Strong knowledge of accounting principles. • Proficiency in ERP software. • Good decision-making abilities. • Problem-solving skills. • Professional and trustworthy.