Assistant Director – Technical Standards & Research

Job Description

Title: Assistant Director – Technical Standards & Research

Company Name: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh

Vacancy: 1

Age: Na

Job Location: Dhaka

Salary: --

Experience:

• 3 to 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Audit Firms /Tax Consultant

Qualification: CA Partly Qualified

• 3 to 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Audit Firms /Tax Consultant

Experience

• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in: Audit, assurance, tax.

• Technical/research role in a professional body, firm, corporate entity.

• Experience in handling IFRS/ISA-related matters will be preferred

Core Competencies

• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS, IAS, ISA, and regulatory frameworks

• Excellent research, analytical, and drafting skills

• Strong written and verbal communication in English

• Ability to interpret complex standards and simplify for practical use

• Stakeholder management and coordination skills

• Proficiency in MS Office and technical documentation tools

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB), the premier professional body responsible for developing and regulating the accountancy profession in Bangladesh, invites applications from qualified and experienced professionals for the position of Assistant Director – Technical Standards & Research.

Position Details

• Position Title: Assistant Director – Technical Standards & Research

• Reporting to: Department Head of Technical Standards & Research

• Employment Type: Permanent

Key Responsibilities

• The Assistant Director – Technical Standards & Research will be responsible for:

• Conduct research on IFRS, IAS, ISA, IPSAS, and ethical standards and prepare technical papers, briefs, and issue analyses.

• Assist in resolving members’ queries on technical issues.

• Assist in arranging and development of training budgets, materials, presentations.

• Assist in organizing technical committee meetings and consultations (Prepare agendas, minutes, and follow-up actions).

• Assist in preparation and submission of necessary reports/recommendations to government bodies.

• Identify emerging areas (e.g., ESG reporting, sustainability, digital audit) for CPD programs and assist in organizing CPD programs.

• Any other technical tasks assigned by the Department Head.

An attractive compensation package will be offered to the most deserving candidate, commensurate with qualifications and experience.