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. 04/26
Position Title: Deputy Auditor General – IT/IS & Forensic Audit
Grade: AO-03
Department/Division : IT/IS & Forensic Audit
Reporting to: Auditor General
Terms of Employment: 3-year fixed contract, renewal based on
Purpose for the post
To provide strategic and technical leadership in the management and execution of audit operations performance
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Directing the development and implementation of audit policies, strategies, procedures, and standards of IT/IS and Forensic audits
- Directing in overall planning and coordinating IT/IS and forensic audit engagements
- Allocating tasks and resources to Assistant Auditors General Compiling and producing IT/IS and forensic audit reports
- Conducting training needs assessment for the Assistant Auditors General
- Attending to entry and exit meetings of IT/IS and forensic audits
- Conducting risk 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 Computer Science, IT, Accounting, Finance or Auditing
- Must have Professional Certification (e.g., ISACA, CFE, ACCA, CPA, CIMA)
- Minimum of 8 years’ post graduate progressive experience in investigative auditing, IT/Forensic Auditing, or Financial Auditing with at least 4 years at Senior Management level or Assistant Auditor General/ Chief Auditor grade in the public service.
Key Competencies and Attributes
- Proven track record in directing complex IT, Investigative and Forensic Audit projects, formulating policies and managing multidisciplinary teams
- Proficiency in audit management software
- Legal knowledge and understanding of evidence admissibility, data protection laws and financial regulations
- Thorough knowledge of public sector auditing standards and accounting principles
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.