Malawi Legal Aid Bureau
Position: Assistant Internal Auditor
Location: Mzuzu
The Malawi Legal Aid Bureau, established under the Legal Aid Act of 2011, is a national public institution mandated to provide legal aid to individuals with insufficient means. In its effort to enhance service delivery, the Bureau invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacancy:
Vacancy Details
- Vacancy Number: LAB/3/25
- Title: Assistant Internal Auditor
- Grade: Grade K
- Reporting to: Internal Auditor
- Salary: Salary range of Grade K in the Malawi Legal Aid Bureau
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Assisting management in implementing and reviewing policies and procedures to safeguard assets and support decision-making.
- Developing a risk profile for the Bureau and preparing an annual audit plan.
- Conducting risk-based audits and preparing reports in line with Institute of Internal Auditors standards.
- Checking and verifying the accuracy and integrity of accounting policies and documentation.
- Reviewing accounting systems and controls to ensure compliance with relevant standards and legislation.
- Supporting the Internal Auditor in implementing strong internal controls.
- Assisting in reviewing existing systems for improvement and evaluating new operational systems before implementation.
- Helping prepare consolidated audit reports with recommendations.
- Following up on management responses to audit recommendations.
- Performing any other duties related to the job as assigned by the Internal Auditor or Management.
Qualifications & Experience
- Diploma in Financial Accounting, Internal Auditing, or a related field.
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience in internal auditing.
Method Of Application
Interested candidates should submit the following:
- Application letter
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) with three (3) traceable referees
- Copies of professional certificates
Applications can be submitted by hand or through postal mail to:
The Director
Malawi Legal Aid Bureau
1st Floor, Shire Building, Off Paul Kagame Road
P.O. Box 675
Lilongwe
Deadline for Applications: 18th March 2025, by 4:30 PM
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.