Vacancy title:
Auditor – IT/IS & Forensic Audit

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

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.

Purpose of the post

To conduct IT/IS & forensic Audit

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Assessing risk related to information technology systems, data security, and IT processes

Developing audit plans outlining the scope, objectives, and procedures for IT audits

Evaluating the effectiveness of IT controls

Verifying compliance with relevant laws, regulations, industry standards, and internal policies governing IT operations and data protection

Assessing the adequacy of IT security measures

Analysing IT systems, logs, and audit trails

Performing audit tests and procedures.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor of IT, Computer Science, Information Security Management Information Systems, Accountancy, Finance, Forensic Auditing or Auditing

Knowledge of computer assisted audit tools, understanding of anti-fraud statutes, evidence handling and court proceedings

Ability to analyze financial data to identify trends and anomalies.

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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