National Audit Office (NAO)
Background
The National Audit Office (NAO) is a Supreme Audit Institution established under the Constitution of the Republic of Malawi and the Public Audit Act, mandated to provide independent assurance to Parliament and the public on the prudent use and management of public resources in order to promote transparency, accountability and good governance.
The Office conducts Financial, Compliance, Forensic, Performance and Information Systems audits across Ministries, Departments and Agencies, Local Authorities, Statutory Corporations and all public institutions.
The Office is, therefore, inviting suitably qualified, competent and result-oriented individuals to apply for various vacant positions that have arisen within the National Audit Office.
Vac. 01/26
Position Title: Senior Deputy Auditor General – Financial & Compliance Audit
Grade: AO-02
Department/Division: Financial & Compliance Audit
Reporting to: Auditor General
Terms of Employment : 3-year fixed contract, renewal based on performance
Purpose of the post
To provide strategic and technical leadership in the management and execution of Financial and Compliance Audit operations
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Coordinating the development, implementation and review of audit policies, strategies, procedures, and standards
- Planning, coordinating, and conducting financial, and compliance audits
- Identifying and reporting on fraud, waste, and abuse of public resources including recommendations
- Conducting audits, reviews, investigations and inquiries into matters referred to the Auditor General by the Public Accounts Committee or any applicable office
- Allocating resources (human, financial and material) for financial and compliance audits
- Developing and implementing audit policies, procedures, and standards for financial and compliance audits
- Supervising, mentoring and appraising performance of Assistant Auditors General
- Leading and managing a team of audit professionals.
Required Qualifications and Experience
- Minimum of a Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Auditing or Business Administration
- Must have Professional certification (e.g., ACCA, CPA, CIMA, CFA)
- Minimum of 10 years’ post graduate progressive experience in financial and compliance auditing with at least 4 years at Senior Management or Deputy/ Assistant Auditor General Grade in public service.
Key Competencies and Attributes
- Proven track record in directing complex Financial and Compliance Audit projects, formulating policies and managing multidisciplinary teams
- Strong skills in financial statement analysis, financial and compliance audit, risk-based auditing, planning and quality control reviews
- Proficiency in Audit Management software
- Thorough knowledge of public sector auditing standards, government accounting principles and financial legislation.
Application Procedure
Interested and eligible persons should submit the following:
- An application letter clearly stating the position being applied for;
- Clearly state their current physical address
- An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) with details of qualifications and experience and three (3) traceable referees; and
- Copies of required academic and professional certificates.
Applications should be submitted to:
The Auditor General
National Audit Office
P.O. Box 30045
LILONGWE.
ATT: Deputy Director of Human Resources no later than 17th April, 2026.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.