Pakistani youth are brimming with potential and OGDCL is committed to unlocking that promise through industry-driven education. In a strategic collaboration with ICMA Pakistan, OGDCL has taken a major step to bridge the gap between academia and industry, launching a skill-building initiative for aspiring finance professionals.
In June 2025, OGDCL celebrated the graduation of 11 Associate Financial Accountants (AFAs), followed by the induction of 15 new AFAs under the newly launched OGDCL‑ICMA paid placement program. This initiative empowers young graduates with practical training, mentorship, and employable skills tailored to industry requirements.
What Is the AFA Program?
The Associate Financial Accountant (AFA) designation is awarded by ICMA Pakistan under its ‘Affiliate Financial Accountant Scheme’ — a qualification that bridges academic credentials with real-world accounting and finance expertise
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. It represents a foundational step toward becoming a full Chartered Management Accountant, giving youth early access to structured training, practical exposure, and recognized certification.
OGDCL’s Role & Vision
As part of its broader Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) mandate, OGDCL is investing in human capital by equipping youth with the tools they need to succeed — not just in the energy sector, but across Pakistan’s growing finance and corporate landscape. The AFA sponsorship initiative reflects the company’s belief in purposeful partnerships that yield measurable results.
Program Highlights
Graduation & Induction:
In June 2025, 11 AFA trainees successfully completed the program. At the same launch ceremony, OGDCL announced an intake of 15 newly selected AFAs under its paid placement scheme
Paid Placement Support:
The program covers full placement support, including remuneration. This ensures that participants can pursue meaningful work without financial obstacles.
Real-world Learning & Mentorship:
Trainees receive hands‑on exposure to financial systems, reporting, budgeting, and compliance processes, guided by industry experts and seasoned professionals.
Employment Pathways:
Graduates of the program are positioned for entry-level finance roles, both within OGDCL’s finance division and in related sectors where demand for skilled young accountants is rising.
Strategic Impact: A Win for Pakistan’s Youth and Economy
This partnership between OGDCL and ICMA Pakistan isn’t simply an academic program — it’s a strategic investment in job readiness and national development.
Bridging academia and industry:
By aligning training with workplace demands, the initiative closes a critical gap in Pakistan’s graduate output.
Promoting inclusive growth:
The funded placement model ensures that youth from diverse economic backgrounds can take part fostering equitable opportunity.
Strengthening the finance workforce:
With business, technology, and public sectors hungry for skilled finance professionals, the AFA program contributes to building a more capable, sustainable workforce.
Why This Matters
Young talent gains confidence and skills not just qualifications. Organizations benefit from trained entry-level professionals, ready to step into meaningful roles. Pakistan moves closer to achieving Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in decent work and economic growth.
The OGDCL‑ICMA collaboration is poised to expand. Future cohorts are expected, widening both geographic reach and intake capacity. As the program grows, more youth across Pakistan will be able to transform their academic learning into tangible career opportunities. OGDCL’s leadership in youth empowerment across finance, engineering, health, and vocational training reflects a broader vision, creating a future-ready Pakistan through education, skill development, and industry-academia synergy
