Vacancy title:
Auditor – Financial & Compliance Audit

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Accounting & Finance, Civil & Government]

Jobs at:
National Audit Office (NAO)

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, April 17 2026

Duty Station:
Lilongwe | Lilongwe

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, March 30 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

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.

Responsibilities or duties

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Drawing audit programmes

Planning and executing audit assignments in accordance with accepted professional standards

Evaluating adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls

Compiling working papers

Maintaining audit files

Examining records and documents (MV, revenue, stores, security)

Verifying normal and deceased terminal benefits files

Keeping records of incoming and outgoing terminal benefits files

Drafting management letters.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Required Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor of Accountancy, Auditing Finance or Business Administration

Proficiency in MS Excel and any Audit software

Must have strong analytical, communication, critical thinking and financial data evaluation skills.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job 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.

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