Non-governmental organisations operate under intense scrutiny. Donors such as USAID, the European Commission, and United Nations agencies impose strict financial reporting and audit requirements -- and the consequences of non-compliance range from disallowed costs to suspended funding. Euro Arab Group provides independent financial audit and compliance services designed specifically for the NGO sector, helping organisations demonstrate accountability, satisfy grant conditions, and maintain the trust that keeps programmes running.
Our audit teams understand the regulatory frameworks that govern international development funding. Whether your organisation manages a single bilateral grant or a portfolio of multi-donor programmes across several countries, we deliver audit opinions that meet the standards your funders expect -- including International Standards on Auditing (ISA), the US Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200, formerly OMB Circular A-133), and donor-specific terms and conditions.
We work with local and international NGOs, civil society organisations, and community-based groups across Jordan, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and the wider MENA region, as well as UK-registered charities through our London office.
Why NGO Financial Compliance Is Harder Than Ever
Donor expectations are rising while operational environments grow more complex. These are the pressures we help you manage.
Fragmented Donor Requirements
Each donor -- USAID, DFID, the EU, SIDA, UN agencies -- brings its own reporting templates, eligible-cost rules, and audit terms. Organisations juggling multiple grants often struggle to reconcile overlapping and sometimes contradictory requirements.
Weak Internal Controls
Many NGOs, particularly smaller organisations, lack the segregation of duties, procurement documentation, and financial policies that auditors look for. Control gaps lead to qualified opinions and, in the worst case, questioned costs that must be repaid.
Multi-Country Operations
Programmes spanning several countries face currency conversion issues, local tax obligations, and differing legal frameworks. Consolidating financial data across field offices into a single, auditable picture requires careful planning.
Reputational Risk
A qualified audit opinion does more than trigger financial consequences -- it erodes donor confidence and can disqualify the organisation from future funding rounds. Transparency is no longer optional; it is a survival requirement.
NGO Audit & Compliance Services
From project-level grant audits to organisation-wide governance reviews, we cover the full spectrum of NGO financial assurance.
Grant & Project Audits
Independent audit opinions on donor-funded projects, prepared in accordance with ISA and donor-specific terms of reference. We issue reports formatted to USAID, EU, and UN requirements, including schedules of findings and questioned costs where applicable.
Uniform Guidance (A-133) Compliance
For organisations receiving US federal funding, we perform single audits and compliance testing under 2 CFR 200. Our reports address all applicable compliance requirements, internal controls over federal programmes, and the schedule of expenditures of federal awards.
Internal Controls Assessment
We evaluate your financial management systems, procurement procedures, payroll controls, and cash-handling practices. The result is a practical action plan that closes gaps before your next external audit, rather than a box-ticking exercise.
Financial Policy Development
We draft or revise financial management manuals, procurement policies, anti-fraud frameworks, and whistleblowing procedures. Policies are tailored to your organisation's size and donor landscape -- not boilerplate documents.
Donor Reporting & Close-Out Support
We assist with interim and final financial reports, cost-share documentation, budget realignment requests, and grant close-out procedures. Getting these right the first time avoids the back-and-forth that delays your next funding cycle.
Capacity Building & Training
We train your finance staff on donor compliance, budget management, and audit preparation. Sessions are delivered on-site or remotely, in English or Arabic, and tailored to the specific donors your organisation works with.
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Frequently Asked Questions
We conduct NGO audits in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (ISA), the Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200, formerly A-133), and donor-specific requirements from USAID, the European Commission, and UN agencies. Our team stays current with evolving donor regulations to ensure your organisation meets every compliance threshold.
Yes. Many NGOs receive funding from several donors, each with distinct reporting formats and compliance requirements. We manage multi-donor audits as a coordinated engagement, consolidating fieldwork where possible to reduce disruption while producing separate deliverables tailored to each donor's expectations.
We primarily serve organisations operating in Jordan, the Gulf, and the wider MENA region, but we also support UK-registered charities and international NGOs with Middle Eastern field operations. Our London office handles UK Charity Commission and HMRC compliance matters.
Timelines depend on the scope of funding, number of donors, and the state of your internal records. A single-donor project audit typically takes two to four weeks from fieldwork to final report. Multi-donor or organisation-wide audits may take six to eight weeks. We always agree a timeline before engagement begins.