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. 14/26
Position Title: Chief Performance Auditor
Grade: AO-05
Department/Division : Performance Audit
Reporting to: Assistant Auditor General – Performance Audit
Purpose of the post
To assess the Economy, Efficiency and Effectiveness in the use of public resources
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Planning, organizing, and managing audit engagements
- Preparing sectional budget estimates
- Conducting entrance and exit meetings with the client together with audit teams
- Vetting Management letters, audit reports and annual reports
- Conducting comprehensive performance (value for money) audits for funded programs/projects
- Conducting environmental audits to promote sustainable use of natural resources
- Auditing the extractive industries to ensure transparency and accountability
- Preparing and submitting quarterly work progress reports to the Assistant Auditor General
- Supervising and appraising the performance of sectional members.
Required Qualifications and Experience
- Minimum of a Bachelor of Business Administration, Social sciences (Economics or Sociology), Engineering, Humanities, Accountancy or Auditing
- Must have Professional certification by relevant Professional bodies
- Minimum of 5 years’ post graduate progressive experience in Performance Auditing with at least 4 years at Supervisory level or Principal Performance grade in public service
- Thorough knowledge of public sector auditing, 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.