Northern Power Generation Company Limited (NPGCL), Muzaffargarh, Punjab, wants a Chief Financial Officer, a Company Secretary and a Chief Internal Auditor on contract. The three ads were published on 15 November 2026 and the application must reach GENCO Holding Company Limited (GHCL), Islamabad, by post within 15 days (about 30 November 2026). Age limit 55 years.
Quick summary: NPGCL (a Government of Pakistan owned corporate entity, GENCO) | 3 ads, 3 posts: Chief Financial Officer (PID(I) 4380/26), Company Secretary (PID(I) 4381/26) and Chief Internal Auditor (PID(I) 4379/26) | contract basis (internal auditor: initial 2 years, extendable) | age max 55 | qualified accountant (CFO) / accountant, company secretary or Masters (CS) / 5 years audit experience plus CIA, CFE, CICA, accountant or Masters in Finance (auditor) | postal application within 15 days of publication | published 15 Nov 2026 in The Nation (Lahore).
All three are senior management posts at a public sector power generation company. This article covers all three ads in one place: what each post needs, how to send the application, a documents checklist and, honestly, what the ads do not say. Official recruitment notices of the holding company are listed at ghcl.gov.pk/Jobs.
Last date, honestly: none of the ads prints a calendar date. All three say the application “should reach within fifteen (15) days from the date of publication of this advertisement”. All three appeared on 15 November 2026, so the implied last date is Monday, 30 November 2026. This is our calculation, not a printed date. Because it must reach Islamabad (not just be posted), send it early.
In this article 11 sections
- What Are the NPGCL CFO, Company Secretary and Chief Internal Auditor Posts? (Details Table)
- What Will the CFO and Company Secretary Do? (Job Profile)
- Who Can Apply? Eligibility, Age and Experience
- What Is the “Fit and Proper Criteria” in the CFO Ad?
- How to Apply for the NPGCL CFO / Company Secretary Posts (Step by Step)
- Documents Checklist
- Important Conditions in the Notes of the Ads
- Karna / Nahi Karna (Do and Don’t)
- What the Ads Do Not Say
- Safety Note
- NPGCL CFO, Company Secretary and Chief Internal Auditor Jobs: FAQs
What Are the NPGCL CFO, Company Secretary and Chief Internal Auditor Posts? (Details Table)
| Detail | Chief Financial Officer (CFO) | Company Secretary | Chief Internal Auditor (CIA) |
| Ad number | PID(I) 4380/26 | PID(I) 4381/26 | PID(I) 4379/26 |
| Number of posts | One (the ad says “Chief Financial Officer”, singular) | One (the ad says “Company Secretary”, singular) | One (the ad says “Chief Internal Auditor”, singular) |
| Employer | Northern Power Generation Company Limited (NPGCL), head office Muzaffargarh, Punjab | Northern Power Generation Company Limited (NPGCL), Muzaffargarh, Punjab | Northern Power Generation Company Limited (NPGCL), Muzaffargarh, Punjab |
| Place of work | Not printed separately; the company’s head office is at Muzaffargarh | Thermal Power Station, Muzaffargarh “or at any other location” | Thermal Power Station, Muzaffargarh “or at any other location” |
| Qualification | Member of a recognised body of Professional Accountants with at least 5 years relevant experience | Any ONE of: member of a recognised body of Professional Accountants; OR member of a recognised body of Corporate or Chartered Secretaries; OR Masters degree in Business Administration / Finance / Commerce / Law from an HEC-recognised university with at least 5 years relevant experience | At least 5 years relevant audit experience AND one of: member of a recognised body of professional accountants; Certified Internal Auditor; Certified Fraud Examiner; Certified Internal Control Auditor; OR Master degree in Finance from an HEC-recognised university |
| Preference / extra | Power sector experience gets preference; must meet the Fit and Proper Criteria (Public Sector Companies (Corporate Governance) Rules, 2013, under the Companies Act, 2017, and the State-Owned Enterprises (Governance and Operations) Act, 2023) | Strong secretarial, interpersonal and communication skills | Head of the internal audit function; accountable to the Audit Committee |
| Age | Not more than 55 years on the last date of submission | Maximum 55 years on the last date of submission | Maximum 55 years on the last date of submission |
| Tenure | Contractual | Contractual | Initial contract of two years, extendable subject to satisfactory performance |
| Pay | “Negotiable market-based competitive salary package” | “Competitive salary package commensurate with the qualification and experience” | “Competitive salary package commensurate with the qualification and experience” |
| How to apply | By post / hand to the address below within 15 days | By post / hand to the address below within 15 days | By post / hand to the address below within 15 days (addressed to the Chief HR & Admn Officer NPGCL) |
| Published | The Nation (Lahore), 15 November 2026, page 9 | The Nation (Lahore), 15 November 2026, page 9 | The Nation (Lahore), 15 November 2026, page 14 |
What Will the CFO and Company Secretary Do? (Job Profile)
Chief Financial Officer: leads the company’s finance team; makes sure the Board gets proper advice on all financial matters; keeps proper financial records and accounts; maintains an effective system of internal financial control; takes an effective part in ERP implementation; keeps close liaison with stakeholders including auditors and ministries; represents the company at various forums; deals with the regulator; and needs excellent communication, interpersonal, time management and presentation skills. The ad describes the person as a “high caliber, energetic, pro-active, result oriented professional” who joins the senior management team.
Company Secretary: manages the affairs of the Board of Directors (BoD); ensures the company follows the statutory provisions of all applicable corporate laws, rules, regulations and procedures “in letter and spirit”; aligns the Board’s wide-ranging responsibilities with corporate governance requirements and the legal implications of proposed policies; and needs strong secretarial, interpersonal and communication skills with a high drive to achieve management goals.
Chief Internal Auditor: as head of the internal audit function of the public sector company, the CIA is accountable to the Audit Committee and has unrestricted access to the record. The job is to evaluate accounting, financial, credit and other operational activities as an independent appraisal function; ensure effective management of the company’s financial resources; review the soundness, adequacy and application of accounting, financial and operational controls; formulate internal audit programmes so that all financial transactions are audited; prepare reports, observations and recommendations; build a competent team that works to the directives of the Audit Committee / Board of Directors; liaise with the external and commercial auditors; and show excellent communication, interpersonal, time management and presentation skills.
Who Can Apply? Eligibility, Age and Experience
- Chief Internal Auditor: you need at least five (05) years of relevant audit experience and one of these: member of a recognised body of professional accountants; Certified Internal Auditor; Certified Fraud Examiner; Certified Internal Control Auditor; or a Master degree in Finance from an HEC-recognised university. Unlike the Company Secretary ad, here the 5 years apply to every route.
- CFO: you must be a member of a recognised body of Professional Accountants and have at least five years of relevant experience. Power sector experience is a plus, not a must.
- Company Secretary: you qualify through any of three routes: professional accountant membership, corporate / chartered secretary membership, or a Masters degree (Business Administration, Finance, Commerce or Law, HEC-recognised university). As printed, the “at least 05 years relevant experience” line sits on the Masters route. The ad does not say clearly whether the two membership routes also need 5 years, so ask the company if you are unsure.
- Age (all three): not more than 55 years on the last date of submission.
- Not eligible (CFO and Company Secretary ads): candidates who were weeded out of service on disciplinary grounds, dismissed or debarred from future employment.
- Serving government / company employees must apply through proper channel (their department sends or permits the application).
The ads do not name the accounting or secretaries bodies. In Pakistan, professional accountants are normally members of institutes such as ICAP or ICMAP, and company secretaries often belong to the Institute of Corporate Secretaries of Pakistan. This is general background, not text from the ad, so confirm that your membership is “recognised” before applying.
What Is the “Fit and Proper Criteria” in the CFO Ad?
The CFO ad says the candidate “must comply with the Fit and Proper Criteria” laid down under the Public Sector Companies (Corporate Governance) Rules, 2013 (framed under the Companies Act, 2017) and under the State-Owned Enterprises (Governance and Operations) Act, 2023. The ad does not list the criteria itself. In general, fit and proper tests for senior public sector company posts look at qualification, experience, integrity and the absence of legal disqualifications or past defaults. Read the Rules and the Act yourself before applying, and be ready to explain any gap in your record. (This is a general explanation, not legal advice.)
How to Apply for the NPGCL CFO / Company Secretary Posts (Step by Step)
Apply for the CFO, Company Secretary or Chief Internal Auditor post. Each ad is separate (PID(I) 4380/26, 4381/26 and 4379/26). If you qualify for more than one, send separate envelopes and mention the post name clearly on each application and envelope.
Write a short application letter and a detailed CV. Include your membership number and body, years of experience, current employer and age.
The ad asks for two work references and two personal references with the CV. Give names, designations and phone numbers.
Attach attested copies of your degrees, professional membership certificate, experience letters and other documents, plus a copy of your CNIC.
Two latest photographs (CFO ad) / two photographs (Company Secretary and Chief Internal Auditor ads).
Send the envelope by a trackable courier or registered post to the address below. The ad says it should reach within 15 days of publication (15 November 2026), so aim to post by 20-22 November and keep the receipt and tracking number.
If you work for the government or a company, get your employer’s forwarding / permission as the ad requires.
Address printed in the ads: Northern Power Generation Company Limited, C/O Advisor (HR) GHCL, GENCO Holding Company Limited (GHCL) (the CFO ad prints “GENCOs Holding Company Limited”; the Chief Internal Auditor ad starts the address with “Chief HR & Admn Officer NPGCL”), 1st Floor, OPF Building, Sector G-5/2, Islamabad.
The ads print no email address, no phone number and no online portal for applying. Official notices of the holding company are at ghcl.gov.pk/Jobs.
Documents Checklist
- Application letter naming the post (CFO, Company Secretary or Chief Internal Auditor)
- Detailed CV
- Two work references and two personal references
- Attested copies of educational and professional certificates (accountant / secretary / CIA / CFE / CICA membership, Masters degree where relevant)
- Attested experience letters (at least 5 years where required)
- Copy of CNIC
- Two recent passport-size photographs
- No-objection / forwarding letter if you are a serving government or company employee
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Important Conditions in the Notes of the Ads
- Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview / selection process (all three ads).
- No TA/DA will be given for the interview.
- The company can cancel the recruitment at any stage without giving a reason.
- Incomplete or incorrect applications, or applications received after the last date of receipt, will not be entertained (printed in the CFO and Company Secretary ads; the Chief Internal Auditor ad does not repeat it, but the 15-day rule is the same).
- The competent authority may cancel the advertisement or withhold the process at any stage (CFO ad).
Karna / Nahi Karna (Do and Don’t)
Karna (Do):
- Send the application by trackable courier a week before the deadline; it must reach Islamabad.
- Match your qualification to the exact words of the ad (recognised professional body, HEC-recognised Masters).
- Attest every copy and keep a full photocopy set at home.
- Write the post name on the envelope.
- Check the Fit and Proper Criteria honestly before applying.
Nahi Karna (Don’t):
- Do not wait for 30 November to post it; late receipt is rejected.
- Do not send originals; send attested copies.
- Do not pay anyone to “arrange” an interview or a shortlisting.
- Do not send a vague CV without references; the ad asks for four.
- Do not forget forwarding through proper channel if you already work in government.
What the Ads Do Not Say
- The exact last date. Only “within fifteen (15) days from the date of publication”.
- The salary amount or pay scale. Only “negotiable market-based” (CFO) and “competitive” (Company Secretary and Chief Internal Auditor).
- Interview or test date. Only that shortlisted candidates will be invited.
- An email, phone number or online form. Only the postal address.
- Contract length for the CFO and Company Secretary. Only “contractual basis”. The Chief Internal Auditor ad says an initial two years, extendable.
- The list of Fit and Proper criteria. Only the names of the Rules and the Act.
- Whether the Company Secretary membership routes also need 5 years of experience.
- Which professional bodies are “recognised”.
- Whether the Chief Internal Auditor needs the Fit and Proper Criteria. Only the CFO ad mentions them.
- Any application fee. None is mentioned, so do not pay anyone.
Safety Note
Do not pay money to anyone for these posts. The ads mention no fee. Send your application only to the address printed in the ad and check recruitment notices on the official GHCL site (ghcl.gov.pk/Jobs). Do not trust WhatsApp numbers, Facebook pages or agents who promise “guaranteed selection” for a CFO, Company Secretary or Chief Internal Auditor post.
More: see all Government Jobs, Punjab Jobs, Master Degree Jobs and the Jobs Finder. Other power-sector posts: Central Power Generation Company (CPGCL) job and ISMO Pakistan careers.
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NPGCL CFO, Company Secretary and Chief Internal Auditor Jobs: FAQs
What is the last date for NPGCL CFO, Company Secretary and Chief Internal Auditor jobs?
The ads print no calendar date. The application must reach within 15 days of publication; published 15 November 2026, so about 30 November 2026 (our calculation).
How many posts are advertised?
Three ads, one post each: Chief Financial Officer, Company Secretary and Chief Internal Auditor.
How do I apply?
By post to C/O Advisor (HR) GHCL, GENCO Holding Company Limited, 1st Floor, OPF Building, Sector G-5/2, Islamabad, with a detailed CV, two work and two personal references, attested documents, photographs and a CNIC copy.
Is there an online application or email?
No. The ads print only a postal address.
What is the age limit?
Maximum 55 years on the last date of submission, for all three posts.
What qualification is needed for the CFO?
Membership of a recognised body of Professional Accountants plus at least 5 years relevant experience. Power-sector experience gets preference, and the candidate must meet the Fit and Proper Criteria.
What qualification is needed for the Company Secretary?
Membership of a recognised professional accountants body, OR of a corporate / chartered secretaries body, OR a Masters in Business Administration, Finance, Commerce or Law from an HEC-recognised university with at least 5 years relevant experience.
What qualification is needed for the Chief Internal Auditor?
At least 5 years of relevant audit experience and one of: member of a recognised professional accountants body, Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Fraud Examiner, Certified Internal Control Auditor, or a Master degree in Finance from an HEC-recognised university.
Where will the Company Secretary and Chief Internal Auditor work?
At the Thermal Power Station, Muzaffargarh or at any other location, as both ads say.
Is the job permanent? How long is the contract?
No. All posts are on contract. The Chief Internal Auditor ad says an initial contract of two years, extendable subject to satisfactory performance; the CFO and Company Secretary ads only say “contractual basis”.
What is the salary?
The ads print no amount. The CFO gets a “negotiable market-based competitive package”; the Company Secretary and Chief Internal Auditor a “competitive package commensurate with qualification and experience”.
Do I get TA/DA for the interview?
No. All three ads say no TA/DA will be admissible for interview, and only shortlisted candidates are invited.
