Job Description

Chief Performance Auditor

Company: National Audit Office of Malawi
Location: Lilongwe, Malawi
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Performance Audit & Public Sector Accountability
Experience: 10–15 Years
Salary: MWK 4,500,000 – 8,500,000 per month (depending on qualifications and experience)
Reports To: Auditor General
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Position Overview

The National Audit Office of Malawi is seeking an experienced Chief Performance Auditor to lead high-impact performance audits across government ministries, public institutions, donor-funded programs, and state-owned enterprises. The role focuses on evaluating efficiency, effectiveness, economy, governance practices, risk management, and public value delivery.

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Key Responsibilities

• Lead strategic performance audits across government entities and public agencies.
• Develop annual audit plans based on institutional risks and national priorities.
• Evaluate operational efficiency, effectiveness, and resource utilization.
• Supervise multidisciplinary audit teams conducting field investigations.
• Assess compliance with public finance and governance frameworks.
• Prepare audit reports with actionable recommendations.
• Present findings to executive management and parliamentary committees.
• Strengthen institutional accountability and transparency mechanisms.
• Monitor implementation of audit recommendations.
• Review procurement, project implementation, and service delivery systems.
• Support policy evaluation and organizational performance assessments.
• Mentor Senior Auditors and Audit Managers.
• Coordinate with development partners and oversight institutions.
• Ensure adherence to INTOSAI standards and international audit practices.

Education Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Accounting, Auditing, Public Administration, Economics, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Public Policy, or equivalent.
• Professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CIA, CISA, or equivalent is required.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of audit experience.
• At least 5 years in a senior management role.
• Experience conducting performance audits within public sector institutions.
• Strong exposure to governance, compliance, and risk management frameworks.
• Experience managing large audit teams and stakeholder engagements.

Technical Competencies

• Performance Auditing
• Governance Reviews
• Risk Assessment
• Internal Controls Evaluation
• Public Financial Management
• Strategic Planning
• Compliance Auditing
• Data Analytics
• Financial Analysis
• Policy Evaluation
• Investigation Techniques
• Audit Methodology
• Leadership & Team Management
• Report Writing
• Stakeholder Management

Training & Professional Development

Successful candidates will receive:

• Advanced Performance Audit Certification Programs.
• Public Sector Governance Workshops.
• Leadership Development Training.
• International Audit Standards Training.
• Data Analytics and Audit Technology Courses.
• Exposure to regional and international audit conferences.

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Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Completion of annual audit plans.
• Quality and impact of audit recommendations.
• Improvement in institutional accountability.
• Stakeholder satisfaction levels.
• Timeliness of audit report submissions.
• Risk mitigation effectiveness.
• Audit team productivity and development.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive executive remuneration package.
• Annual performance bonus.
• Medical insurance coverage.
• Pension contributions.
• Professional membership sponsorship.
• Housing and transport allowance.
• Paid annual leave.
• Leadership development opportunities.

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Application Requirements

Applicants should submit:

• Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Cover Letter
• Academic Certificates
• Professional Qualifications
• National Identification Document
• Three Professional References

Equal Opportunity Statement

The National Audit Office of Malawi is committed to promoting integrity, transparency, accountability, and equal employment opportunities. Qualified candidates from diverse professional backgrounds are encouraged to apply.