Malawi Housing Corporation
The Malawi Housing Corporation is a statutory corporation established by the Malawi Housing Corporation Act (cap. 32:02) of the Laws of Malawi is looking for suitably qualified, dynamic, experienced and mature individuals to fill the following vacant position existing in its establishment. The position is tenable at the Head Office in Lilongwe.
The Company
Malawi Housing Corporation was established through the Malawi Housing Act of 1964 (Cap. 32:02) of the Laws of Malawi. Its mandate is to construct houses, develop plots and maintain the existing houses and plots. The Act was amended by Parliament in December 2016 by extending the mandate to enable the Corporation operate as a commercial entity.
Vision
To be a leading provider of decent and affordable housing and ancillary services for Malawi.
Mission
To provide and facilitate decent and affordable housing and commercial infrastructure through plot development, construction, maintenance, and property management, in an environmentally sustainable manner and as a profit-making entity.
THE VACANT POSITION
PRINCIPAL INTERNAL AUDITOR
KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Reviewing the design of operational, accounting and other internal control systems and monitoring their operation by risk assessment and detailed
- Monitoring implementation of risk management programs, strategies, and activities.
- Conducting investigations on any incidents of fraud, theft, forgeries, accidents and other losses and advice remedial measures.
- Vetting and summarizing regional audit reports
- Reviewing procedures and processes of audit activities in accordance with the audit plan
- Monitoring and offering advice on the performance of all Departments’ approved budgets and utilization of corporation’s resources.
- Reviewing the economy, efficiency and effectiveness of all operations Reviewing and enforcing compliance with the laws, regulations, internal policies and other directives
- Liaising with external auditors
- Reviewing of audit files, preparing and submitting reports
- Allocating work and appraising staff
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge of internal audit procedures, planning, techniques and methods
- Knowledge of computerized accounting and auditing systems
- Ability to gather, analyze and evaluate facts and to report
- Professionalism and positive attitude
- Good communication skills
- Prescribes and believe in the Code of Ethics for internal auditors
- An ability to work under minimum supervision
- Must be available for extensive travel to all offices and depots
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s Degree in Auditing or Accounting
- Minimum five (5) years’ experience in auditing in a big organization
- Must have no criminal records
- Must be a registered member of Institute of Internal Auditors in Malawi
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Application letters, full detailed Curriculum Vitae (CVs) including three traceable referees and copies of certificates should be sealed in an envelope clearly marked “Application for the Post of “Principal Internal Auditor” or Personal Assistant” addressed to:
The Chief Executive Officer
Malawi Housing Corporation
P O Box 414
Area 6
LILONGWE
and should be dropped in the box marked “Application Letters” at the Malawi Housing Corporation, Head Office reception.
The closing date of receipt of applications is 18th September, 2025. Only shortlisted Candidates will be contacted.