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. 09/26
Position Title: Assistant Auditor General – Quality Assurance
Grade: AO-04
Department/Division : Corporate Services
Reporting to: Director of Corporate Services
Purpose for the post
To ensure that standards of audit quality, professional integrity, and compliance with auditing standards and institutional policies are maintained
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Coordinating the development, implementation and review of quality assurance standards and guidelines
- Reviewing completed audit files (financial, compliance, and performance audits) to ensure they meet established standards
- Providing technical guidance to audit teams on the application of International Standards of Supreme Audit Institutions (ISSAls)
- Coordinating quality reviews and recommend improvements for continuous enhancement of audit methodologies
- Identifying recurring audit weaknesses and propose strategies to improve audit quality across directorates
- Assisting in developing and updating audit manuals, policies, and procedures
- Allocating work and appraising staff.
Required Qualifications and Experience
- Minimum of a Master’s degree in Accounting, Auditing or Business Administration
- Must have Professional certification (e.g., ACCA, CPA, CIMA, CFA)
- Thorough knowledge of public sector Audit Quality Assurance standards accounting principles and financial legislations
- Minimum of 6 years’ post graduate progressive experience in Audit Quality Assurance with at least 4 years at Managerial level.
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.