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. 21/26
Position Title: Principal Auditor – IT/IS & Forensic Audit
Grade: AO-06
Department/Division : IT/IS & Forensic Audit
Reporting to: Chief Auditor – IT/IS & Forensic Audit
Purpose of the post : To lead and conduct IT/IS & Forensic Audit
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Supervising day to day work of team of auditors
- Reviewing audit programmes
- Reviewing working papers for standardization
- Leading exit and management meetings with clients
- Assessing risk related to information technology systems, data security, and IT processes
- Compile quarterly plans and reports for the section
- Developing audit plans outlining the scope, objectives, and procedures for IT audits
- Evaluating the effectiveness of IT controls
- Verifying compliance with relevant laws, regulations, industry standards, and internal policies governing IT operations and data protection
- Assessing the adequacy of IT security measures
- Analysing IT systems, logs, and audit trails
- Conducting audit tests and procedures.
Required Qualifications and Experience
- Minimum of Bachelor of IT, computer Science, Accountancy or Auditing
- Must have Professional certification (e.g. ISACA, CFE, ACCA, CPA, CIMA). Added advantage if you have IT Certification
- Minimum of 5 years’ post graduate progressive experience in IT/ Forensic or Financial Auditing with at least 4 years at Supervisory level or Auditor grade in the public service
- Thorough knowledge of public sector auditing standards, accounting principles and financial legislations.
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.