Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Job Description

Title: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Company Name: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh

Vacancy: --

Age: Na

Job Location: Dhaka

Salary: --

Experience:

• 15 to 20 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Audit Firms /Tax Consultant

• Master of Business Administration (MBA)

• Education: Chartered Accountant or MBA from a reputed university, or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Marketing, or a related discipline from a recognized university.

• 15 to 20 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Audit Firms /Tax Consultant

• 15–20 years of experience in senior leadership roles within professional institutions, regulatory bodies, professional services firms, or large national or multinational organizations.

• Demonstrated experience in governance, institutional management, and stakeholder engagement.

• Core Competencies

• Strategic planning and execution

• Strong leadership and team management.

• Knowledge of governance, regulatory frameworks, and institutional administration.

• High-level communication and negotiation skills.

• Ability to represent the Institute effectively with government, regulators, and stakeholders.

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 Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

The CEO will provide strategic and operational leadership to the Institute, ensuring effective implementation of the Council’s decisions and advancing ICAB’s mandate in professional education, regulation, and member services.

Position Details

Position Title: Chief Executive Officer (CEO), reporting to ICAB Council and/or the President

Supervises: All Directorates/Divisions and Unit Heads

Employment Type: Permanent Position

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Translate Council decisions into actionable operational and institutional plans. Provide strategic advice to the Council and Office Bearers on policy, regulatory, and public interest matters.

• Governance and Compliance: Ensure compliance with statutory requirements including the Chartered Accountants Order 1973 and ICAB Bye-Laws. Advice on legal affairs. Uphold integrity and transparency in disciplinary and governance processes.

• Operational Management: Overall Operational Oversight, prudent use of institutional resources and compliance with financial policies, propose new revenue streams, promote cost optimization. Ensure executive management leadership and Implementation of Annual Work Plans

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

• Equal Opportunity: As a gender equal opportunity employer, ICAB encourages female candidates to apply.