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. 06/26
Position Title : Assistant Auditor General – IT/IS & Forensic Audit
Grade: AO-04
Department/Division : IT/IS & Forensic Audit
Reporting to: Deputy Auditor General
Purpose for the post
To provide strategic and technical leadership in the management and execution of audit operations
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Assisting the development and implementation of IT/IS and Forensic Audit policies, strategies, procedures, and standards
- Assisting the planning and coordinating audit engagements
- Conducting risk assessments and materiality assessments
- Overseeing audit teams and staff, providing guidance and support
- Reviewing audit reports
- 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
- Verifying compliance with relevant laws, regulations, industry standards, and internal policies governing IT operations and data protection
- Analyzing IT systems, logs, and audit trails
- Appraising the performance of sectional members
- Conducting audit tests and procedures.
Required Qualifications and Experience
- Minimum of a Master’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Accounting or Auditing
- Must have Professional Certification (e.g., ISACA, CFE, ACCA, CPA, CIMA)
- Thorough knowledge in public service IT/Forensic Audit standards, government accounting principles and financial legislation
- Minimum of 6 years’ post graduate progressive experience in IT/ Forensic Audit with at least 4 years at Chief IT/Forensic Auditor or Chief 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.