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. 26/26
Position Title: Auditor – Financial & Compliance Audit
Grade: AO-08
Department/Division: Financial & Compliance Audit
Reporting to: Senior Auditor – Financial & Compliance Audit
Purpose of the post: To conduct financial and compliance Audits
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Drawing audit programmes
- Planning and executing audit assignments in accordance with accepted professional standards
- Evaluating adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls
- Compiling working papers
- Maintaining audit files
- Examining records and documents (MV, revenue, stores, security)
- Verifying normal and deceased terminal benefits files
- Keeping records of incoming and outgoing terminal benefits files
- Drafting management letters.
Required Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor of Accountancy, Auditing Finance or Business Administration
- Proficiency in MS Excel and any Audit software
- Must have strong analytical, communication, critical thinking and financial data evaluation skills.
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.