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. 08/26
Position Title: Assistant Auditor General – Financial & Compliance Audit
Grade: AO-04
Department/Division: Financial & Compliance Audit
Reporting to: Deputy Auditor General – Financial & Compliance Audit
Purpose of the post
To provide strategic and technical leadership in the management and execution of audit operations
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Assisting in the development and implementation of audit policies, procedures, and standards
- Assisting in planning and coordinating audit engagements
- Conducting risk assessments and materiality assessments
- Overseeing audit teams and staff, providing guidance and support
- Reviewing audit reports and findings
- Preparing and submitting quarterly work plans and progress reports to the Deputy Auditor General
- Performing other duties as assigned by the Deputy Auditor General
- Supervising and mentoring audit teams and staff.
Required Qualifications and Experience
- Minimum of a master’s degree in accounting or Auditing
- Must have Professional certification (e.g., ACCA, CPA, CIMA, CFA)
- Thorough knowledge of public sector Financial and Compliance Audit standards, accounting principles and financial legislations
- A minimum of 6 years’ post graduate progressive in Financial and Compliance Auditing with at least 4 years’ experience at Managerial level or as Chief Financial and Compliance Auditor grade in the public service.
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.