Chief Auditor-Quality Assurance 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. 16/26
Position Title: Chief Auditor-Quality Assurance Audit
Grade: AO-05
Department/Division: Corporate Services
Reporting to: Assistant Auditor General – Quality Assurance Audit

Purpose of the post 

To ensure that the National Audit Office maintains high standards of audit quality, professional integrity, and compliance with auditing standards and institutional policies

Main Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Analyzing and reporting on audit performance indicators related to quality (e.g., rework rates, review findings, adherence to timelines)
  2. Facilitating peer reviews and external assessments of audit quality as required by the institution or international partners
  3. Providing technical support in developing and updating quality assurance policies, manuals, and standard operating procedures
  4. Monitoring and enforcing compliance with professional auditing and ethical standards
  5. Maintaining an audit quality monitoring database and track implementation of quality improvement recommendations
  6. Identifying training needs related to audit quality among audit staff Conducting or coordinating capacity-building sessions, workshops, and coaching on audit quality, risk assessment, and professional standards
  7. Supervising and appraising the performance of sectional members.

Required Qualifications and Experience

  1. Bachelor of Accountancy, Auditing or Business Administration
  2. Must have Professional certification (e.g., ACCA, CPA, CIMA, CFA)
  3. Minimum of 5years’ post graduate progressive experience in Quality Assurance Auditing with at least 4 years at supervisory level
  4. Thorough knowledge of public sector audit, accounting principles and financial legislation.

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.