Principal Internal Auditor

9 hours ago

Local Government Service Commission · Various District Councils

Posted October 17, 2026Listing expires October 31, 2026

The Local Government Service Commission is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacant posts existing in various District councils.

JOB TITLE : Principal Internal Auditor
GRADE:  G/M4
SALARY: Within the range of grade G salary segment
LOCATION: Various District Councils

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION QUALIFICATION

Applicants must be serving Internal Auditors (Grade I/M6) or Accountants (Grade I/M6) with a minimum of four (4) years’ experience at that grade in local authorities and must be in possession of a bachelor’s degree in Internal Auditing, Business Administration/Commerce, Applied Accounting, Auditing and Information Systems or ACCA Level II. Accounting, Finance, Chartered Accountant or equivalent from accredited institutions.

Must be a member of accounting/internal auditing regulatory bodies i.e. ICAM, ACCA, CIMA, IIA etc.

DUTIES

  1. Execute audit exercises in the Council basing on the routine and perceived need.
  2. Advise management on proper financial procedures and controls.
  3. Prepare audit reports and recommend improvements in the handling of funds at the Council.
  4. Carry out special audit as requested by management.
  5. Evaluate accounting and internal control systems within the Council.
  6. Develop and institute internal control systems.
  7. Develop appropriate stores/Accounting procedures for the Council.
  8. Verify cash against receipts.
  9. Check the correctness of voucher costing in the Ledgers.
  10. Check all registers against items entered and stored.

MODE OF APPLICATION

Interested applicants who meet the requirements should submit applications together with a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), photocopies of relevant certificates, PSR19 and promotional letters.
Applications should be clearly labelled on the envelope the position being applied for and addressed to; NOT LATER THAN 31st October 2026.

The Executive Secretary
Local Government Service Commission
P.O. Box 766
LILONGWE.

Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.