Vacancy title:
Assistant Auditor General – IT/IS & Forensic Audit

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Management, Accounting & Finance, Computer & IT, 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

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.Malawi business directory

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.

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.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: postgraduate 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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