Principal 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. 18/26
Position Title: Principal Auditor – Quality Assurance Audit
Grade: AO-06
Department/Division : Corporate Services
Reporting to: Chief Auditor – Quality Assurance Audit
Purpose of the post: To ensure quality of audits works

Main Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Drafting and submitting periodic quality assurance reports to the Chief Auditor (Quality Assurance)
  2. Liaising with Audit Directorates/Departments to follow up on quality findings and corrective actions
  3. Supporting the Chief Auditor in preparing inputs for the Annual Quality Assurance Report to top management and oversight committees
  4. Stay updated on new developments in INTOSAI standards (ISSAls), national auditing frameworks, and quality assurance methodologies Conduct research and benchmarking to recommend adoption of best practices from another SAls
  5. Updated quality assurance tools, templates, and training materials
  6. Evidence of improved audit quality and compliance across directorates
  7. Supervising and appraising the performance of sectional members

Required Qualifications and Experience

  1. Minimum of a Bachelor of Accountancy, Auditing or Business Administration
  2. Must have Professional certification (e.g., ACCA, CPA, CIMA, CFA)
  3. Minimum of 5 years’ post graduate progressive experience in Audit Quality Checking and Assurance with at least 4 years at Supervisory level
  4. Thorough knowledge of public sector auditing standards, 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.