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Tenders are invited for Accounting, Taxation, NSSF and Statutory Compliance Consultancy Services Lebanon Fiscal Year 2027/2028 Closing Date: Wednesday, 28. Oct 2026 Intervention Sector(s): Children & Youth 1. Background Terre des Hommes Italy (TDH Italy) is seeking proposals from qualified accounting, audit, tax or consultancy firms/organizations legally authorized to operate in Lebanon to provide professional accounting, taxation, National Social Security Fund (NSSF), Ministry of Finance (MOF), Ministry of Interior Affairs (MOIA), and related statutory compliance support for fiscal year 2026. The selected service provider will support TDH Italy in meeting applicable Lebanese reporting and compliance requirements and in preparing, reviewing and submitting the statutory reports and supporting schedules described in this TOR. 2. Objective of the Assignment The objective is to engage a qualified service provider to provide reliable and timely technical support for TDH Italys statutory accounting, taxation, payroll, NSSF and governmental reporting obligations in Lebanon, including follow-up with the relevant authorities when required. 3. Scope of Services 3.1 National Social Security Fund (NSSF) Services Validate and verify monthly payroll subscription calculations and related NSSF reporting/submissions. Prepare and submit the annual payroll report required by NSSF for fiscal year 2027 & 2028 within the applicable official deadline. Review and reconcile TDH Italy records with NSSF records on a case-by-case basis and support necessary amendments or corrections. Follow up on matters including, where applicable, employee registration/de-registration, registration dates, employee listings, salaries, working hours, names, family information and other NSSF-related discrepancies. Provide technical support and correspondence/follow-up with the NSSF Head Office when required. 3.2 Ministry of Finance Income Tax / Accounting Requirements Receive, filter and organize transaction data sheets provided by TDH Italy in Excel format. Update transactions using the applicable local Central Bank exchange rates to Lebanese Pounds (LBP), where required. Transform transaction data into Excel and/or PDF formats compliant with the Lebanese General Accounting Plan. Prepare the annual trial balance and other accounting schedules required for statutory reporting. Prepare and support submission of annual financial reports, including the Income Statement and Cash Flow Statement, where applicable. 3.3 Ministry of Finance Value Added Tax (VAT) Filter and organize transaction data received from TDH Italy. Prepare quarterly trial balances, VAT transaction lists and statements of account. Prepare quarterly general ledgers for accounts requested by the VAT Administration for refunding purposes. Prepare and support submission of quarterly VAT refund reports. Review invoices for compliance with applicable requirements for VAT refund eligibility and identify invoices requiring correction or modification. Provide TDH Italy with a report of required invoice modifications, where applicable. Prepare final statements of account and trial balances following reconciliations. Collaborate with the VAT Administration and attend meetings with VAT inspectors during the refund/audit process when required. Provide a detailed supplier-level report showing refunded/rejected status, filterable by supplier and project. 3.4 Ministry of Finance Payroll Tax Calculate, validate, verify and support submission of quarterly payroll tax reports (including R10 or the applicable statutory form). Prepare and support submission of annual payroll tax reports, including R5/R6/R7 or the applicable statutory forms. Advise TDH Italy on corrections or supporting information required for compliant payroll tax reporting. 3.5 Ministry of Interior Affairs (MOIA) Filter and organize transaction data provided by TDH Italy. Update transactions using applicable local exchange rates to LBP where required. Transform transactions into formats compliant with the Lebanese General Accounting Plan and prepare the annual trial balance. Prepare and share the annual Cash Flow Report required by MOIA for onward submission through TDH Italys legal representatives, where applicable. 3.6 End of Service Indemnity and Follow-up Review and validate end-of-service indemnity calculations for employees in accordance with applicable Lebanese labor and NSSF requirements. Support TDH Italy in preparing the required end-of-service files, calculations, supporting documentation and reconciliations. Follow up with the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) and/or other relevant authorities on end-of-service indemnity cases, submissions, settlements and related queries, as required. Identify discrepancies or missing information affecting end-of-service calculations and advise TDH Italy on the corrections or actions required. Provide technical advice and ongoing follow-up until the relevant end-of-service cases are finalized, subject to the responsibilities and procedures of the competent authorities. 3.7 Administration, Advisory and Ongoing Support Inform TDH Italy of relevant new laws, decrees, circulars or regulatory changes in Arabic and/or English, when applicable. Provide phone and online technical support during normal working hours, Monday to Friday, excluding official holidays. Respond to technical queries related to the services covered by this TOR and provide practical guidance on statutory compliance. 4. Expected Deliverables Frequency Indicative Deliverables Monthly NSSF/payroll-related validation, verification and required submissions/support. Quarterly VAT schedules, trial balances, transaction lists, statements of account, relevant ledgers, VAT refund reports and payroll tax reporting. Annual NSSF annual payroll report; annual payroll tax reports; annual trial balance; statutory financial/cash flow reports; MOIA-related annual reporting, as applicable. As required Reconciliations, amendments, meetings/follow-up with public authorities, legal/regulatory updates and technical advisory support. 5. Duration and Timing The assignment will cover fiscal year 2026. The service provider will remain responsible for completing the statutory reports and submissions relating to FY 2027 & 2028 that fall due in the next year, within the applicable official deadlines. The exact commencement date and contractual end date will be stated in the final service agreement. 6. Required Qualifications of the Applicant Legally registered firm/organization or professional service provider authorized to provide the required services in Lebanon. Demonstrated experience in Lebanese accounting, taxation, VAT, payroll tax, NSSF and statutory reporting requirements. Proven experience supporting NGOs/INGOs or comparable organizations is strongly preferred. Adequate qualified personnel to ensure timely delivery and continuity of services. Ability to communicate and provide reports/support in English and Arabic. Demonstrated capacity to liaise with relevant Lebanese public administrations and respond to statutory audits, reconciliations or queries. 7. Proposal Submission Requirements Interested applicants should submit a complete proposal containing: Company/organization profile and legal registration documents. Relevant licenses, professional registrations and VAT registration, where applicable. Description of relevant experience, particularly with NGOs/INGOs and Lebanese statutory compliance. CVs or profiles of the key personnel proposed for the assignment. Technical proposal explaining the proposed methodology, organization of the work, reporting approach and response times. Financial proposal in USD, clearly itemized by service/component and indicating whether VAT or any other taxes are included or excluded. At least two relevant professional references, preferably for similar assignments. Any assumptions, exclusions or additional conditions applicable to the financial or technical offer. 8. Financial Proposal Applicants are requested to provide a fixed and transparent financial offer covering the full scope of services. The offer should, where possible, separately identify the fees for: (i) NSSF/human resources-related services; (ii) MOF accounting and income tax requirements; (iii) VAT preparation, reporting and refund support; (iv) payroll tax reporting; (v) MOIA reporting; and (vi) ongoing advisory/administrative support. Any service not included in the quoted price must be clearly identified. 9. Evaluation of Proposals Proposals will be evaluated in accordance with TDH Italys applicable procurement procedures. The evaluation may consider technical capacity and methodology, relevant experience, qualifications of the proposed team, ability to meet deadlines and provide ongoing support, completeness/compliance of the proposal, references, and financial competitiveness. TDH Italy is not bound to select the lowest-priced offer. 10. Confidentiality and Data Protection The selected service provider will be required to maintain strict confidentiality regarding TDH Italys financial, payroll, employee, supplier, donor and organizational information and to use such information solely for the performance of the contracted services. 11. Application Instructions Applicants should submit their technical and financial proposals in accordance with the publication/solicitation instructions issued by TDH Italy. 12. Reservation of Rights TDH Italy reserves the right to accept or reject any proposal, request clarifications or additional documentation, cancel or re-launch the procurement procedure, and negotiate contractual details with the selected applicant in accordance with its applicable procedures. Submission of a proposal does not create any contractual obligation on TDH Italy. How Tender Link : https://daleel-madani.org/civil-society-directory/terre-des-hommes-italy/calls/accounting-taxation-nssf-and-statutory-compliance-consultancy-services-lebanon-fiscal-year-20272028
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