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. 20/26
Position Title: Principal Auditor – Performance Audit
Grade: AO-06
Department/Division: Performance Audit
Reporting to: Chief Auditor – Performance Audit
Purpose of the post: To lead and conduct performance audit
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Drawing plans for Area Risk assessment
- Conducting risk assessments to identify risky areas
- Drafting sector risk assessment Report
- Developing audit programs to address high risk areas
- Preparing interview guides and interview minutes
- Compiling pre-study memorandum and drafting main-study work plan
- Collecting and analysing data for main-study
- Drafting Performance Audit Report
- Conducting peer reviews of pre- study memos and main-study reports
- Conduct follow up audits.
Required Qualifications and Experience
- Minimum of a Bachelor of Business Administration, Social sciences (Economics or Sociology), Engineering, Humanities, Accountancy, Auditing, or related field
- Must have Professional certification by relevant Professional bodies
- Minimum of 5years’ post graduate with at least 4 years at Auditor grade in the public service
- Thorough knowledge of public sector auditing standards, 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.