UNIVERSITY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
LAJE ROAD, ONDO, ONDO STATE
WEBSITE: www.unimed.edu.ng
ADVERTISEMENT FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) FOR ENGAGEMENT OF FINANCIAL FORENSIC INVESTIGATOR
The University of Medical Sciences, Ondo City, Ondo State (UNIMED) was established by the Ondo State Government in year 2014. The Ondo State Government recently set up Visitation Panel to examine the activities and operations of the University for the period of 2020 to 2024. One of the recommendations of the Visitation Panel is that the University should carry out a Financial Forensic Investigation of financial transactions for the period of 2020 to 2024.
In view of this, the University hereby invites reputable and qualified firms to submit Expression of Interest (EOI) for the engagement of a Financial Forensic Investigator to undertake a financial forensic investigation of the University’s financial records.
SCOPE OF WORK
The Scope of Works shall include, but not limited to, the following:
1. Examination and analysis of the University’s books of accounts, financial statements, and related records;
2. Identification and investigation of any financial irregularities, misappropriations, or fraudulent activities;
3. Review of internal control systems and recommendations for strengthening same;
4. Provide integrity report on usage of approved cash advances during the report; and
5. Preparation and submission of comprehensive Financial Forensic Investigation Report detailing findings, evidence and actionable recommendations
ELIGIBILITY AND QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Interested firms must possess the following qualifications and competencies:
1. Evidence of registration with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and current Tax Clearance Certificate (last three years)
2. Profile of the firm with verifiable evidence of similar assignments carried out in the last five years, preferable for public institutions
3. The Lead Consultant must:
A. Be a Chartered Accountant (Member of ICAN or ANAN or equivalent)
B. Hold relevant Financial Forensic Investigation or Fraud Examination certification (e.g Certified Institute of System Auditors (CISA), or equivalent certified institutes of forensic investigations and fraud examiners)
C. Have not less than 10 years post qualification experience including a minimum of 5 years in financial forensic investigation
4. Evidence of registration with relevant professional bodies and current practising license
5. Curriculum Vitae (CV) of key professionals to be engaged for the assignment
SUBMISSION OF EOI
Interested firms should submit three hard copies of their Expression of Interest (One original and two copies) in a sealed envelope clearly marked: “EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR ENGAGEMENT OF FINANCIAL FORENSIC INVESTIGATOR”
The EOI is to be addressed to the
The Vice Chancellor,
University of Medical Sciences,
Laje Road, Ondo City,
Ondo State.
The sealed envelop is to be submitted and dropped into lock bid collection box at the Procurement Unit of the Office of the Vice Chancellor. Submission must be received two weeks from the date of this publication I.e. Monday 24th November 2025. The firms submitting must complete the bid submission register in the Procurement Unit
OPENING OF EOI DOCUMENTS
The EOI documents will be opening immediately after the submission deadline on Monday 24th November 2025 at the University Old Council Chamber in the presence of representative of the interested firms and Ondo State Auditor General. This is compulsory as firms not present SHOULD NOT request for debriefing for reasons for disqualification(s).
NOTE
– Only shortlisted firms will be invited to submit detailed Technical and Financial Proposals
– UNIMED reserves the right to reject any or all submission without assigning any reason
– Late submissions will not be considered
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