Auditor – Performance Audit

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. 27/26
Position Title: Auditor – Performance Audit
Grade: AO-08
Department/Division : Performance Audit
Reporting to: Senior Auditor – Performance Audit
Purpose of the post: To conduct performance audits

Main Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Drawing plans for Area Risk assessment
  2. Conducting risk assessments to identify risky areas
  3. Drafting Sector Risk Assessment Report
  4. Developing audit programs to address high risk areas
  5. Preparing a pre-study plan
  6. Preparing interview guides and interview minutes
  7. Collecting and analysing data for main-study
  8. Drafting Performance Audit Reports
  9. Conducting peer reviews of pre-study memos and main-study reports.

Required Qualifications and Experience

  1. Bachelor of Business Administration, Social sciences (Economics or Sociology), Engineering, Humanities, Environment Science, Mining, Accountancy or Auditing
  2. Proficiency in MS Office (excel), statistical analysis software and data management
  3. Strong skills in critical thinking, research methods and translate complex data into written reports.

Application Procedure

Interested and eligible persons should submit the following:

  1. An application letter clearly stating the position being applied for;
  2. Clearly state their current physical address
  3. An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) with details of qualifications and experience and three (3) traceable referees; and
  4. 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.