Vacancy at National Oil Company of Malawi (NOCMA)

Position: Senior Finance Officer (Stocks)

Location: Lilongwe

OVERVIEW 

The National Oil Company of Malawi (NOCMA) is a wholly owned Government of Malawi company established under the Companies Act of 1984 on 10 December 2010. The Company commenced operations in 2012 with the primary objective of ensuring security of fuel supply in Malawi.

NOCMA is responsible for the importation of petroleum products and serves as Government’s agent in managing the Country’s Strategic Fuel Reserves (SFRs) located in Blantyre, Lilongwe, and Mzuzu, as well as other depots in Chilumba, Chipoka, and Mchinji.

Over the past fourteen (14) years, the Company has grown significantly in national strategic importance. Its fuel importation market share increased from ten percent (10%) in 2015 to an average of seventy-seven (77%) in the 2025/2026 financial year. This growth has been matched by strengthened institutional capacity and strategic investments to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.

In pursuit of sustained performance and excellence in delivering its mandate, NOCMA invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates to fill the following positions.

An attractive remuneration package commensurate with experience and qualifications will be offered to the successful candidates, with an opportunity to build a meaningful executive career within the oil and gas industry.

SENIOR FINANCE OFFICER – STOCKS (NOC05) – CODE: SFO-S2026 – TENABLE AT HEAD OFFICE IN LILONGWE

JOB PURPOSE

Reporting to the Finance Manager – Management Accounting, the Senior Finance Officer (Stocks) oversees fuel stock management to ensure optimal inventory levels and prevent shortages or overstocking. The role supports supply forecasting, coordinates financing, and produces accurate stock reports and analysis to support efficient operations and informed decision-making.

REPORTING LINE AND SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

The Senior Finance Officer – Stocks will have a supervisory responsibility over the Finance Officer – Management Accounting.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

THE PERSON

The required candidate should have the following competences:

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience should send applications with cover letter, copies of certificates, detailed curriculum vitae (CV), proof of membership of professional body (where this is stipulated as a requirement), names, addresses and phone contact numbers of three traceable referees to the following address:

The Chief Executive Officer
National Oil Company of Malawi
4th Floor, Kang’ombe House, City Centre
Private Bag 370
Lilongwe
Attention: The Human Resources & Administration Manager
Email: nocmajobs@nocma.mw

Applicants should state clearly on the envelope or in the subject line of an email, the Code for the Post they are applying for.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 18th April 2026

In line with the Gender Equality Act of 2013, female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. NOCMA is committed to promoting diversity and ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants.