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. 03/26
Position Title : Deputy Auditor General – Performance Audit
Grade: AO-03
Department/Division : Performance Audit
Reporting to : Auditor General
Terms of Employment: 3-year fixed contract, renewal based on performance
Purpose of the post
To provide strategic and technical leadership in the management and execution of audit operations
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Directing the development and implementation of audit policies, strategies, procedures, and standards
- Directing the overall planning and coordinating performance audit engagements
- Producing Auditor General’s reports in accordance with the Public Audit Act and Public Finance Management Act or any agreed upon arrangement
- Conducting training needs assessment for the Assistant Auditors
- Attending to entry and exit meetings of performance audits
- Conducting sector and materiality assessments
- Reviewing and approving audit reports and findings
- Conducting audits, reviews, investigations and inquiries into matters referred to the Auditor General by the Public Accounts Committee or any applicable office
- Supervising, mentoring and appraising performance of Assistant Auditors General
- Performing other duties as assigned by the Auditor General.
Required Qualifications and Experience
- Minimum of a Master’s degree in Business Administration, Social Sciences (Economics and Sociology), Engineering, Humanities, Accountancy or Auditing
- Must have Professional certification by relevant Professional bodies
- Minimum of 8 years’ post graduate progressive experience in Performance Auditing with at least 4 years at Senior Management level or Assistant Auditor General/ Chief Auditor grade in public service.
Key Competencies and Attributes
- Proven track record in directing complex Performance Management Audit projects, formulating policies and managing multidisciplinary teams
- Strong skills in financial statement analysis, performance management audits, risk-based audit planning and quality control reviews
- Proficiency in Audit management software
- Thorough knowledge public sector auditing standards, government 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.