DEPUTY / ASSISTANT MANAGER - KARACHI

Icap; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

ICAP is seeking a dynamic and energetic professional to support the PAIB Committee of ICAP, reporting to the Senior Manager of the Continuing Professional Development Department. The role covers end-to-end execution of projects such as conferences, trainings, competitions and advocacy meetings, plus any other tasks assigned by the line manager.

Key responsibilities include coordinating with stakeholders, cross-functional teamwork, content development with designers and marketing, drafting

Qualifications

• Certified Business Accountant (CBA) of ICAP or holds a Master’s or Bachelor’s (4 years) in a related discipline from an HE C-recognized University.
• Experience developing business reports/publications is preferred.
• 4–5 years of relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support the execution of projects and activities in liaison with the line manager and PAIB sub committees.
• Coordinate with designers and the marketing department for content development using infographics and visual aids.
• Create content for PAIB initiatives, including post-conference takeaways and white papers.
• Conduct research to curate conference content and flag updates in finance and business sectors.
• Ensure timely delivery and meet deadlines for PAIB projects.
• Handle additional tasks assigned by the line manager to ensure smooth PAIB project execution.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Strong communication

Teamwork

Proactive and enthusiastic

Research skills

Education

CBA/ICAP or Master's/Bachelor's in related discipline

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

ICAP is looking to induct a dynamic and energetic individual for the above position, who will report to the Senior Manager of the Continuing Professional Development Department, specifically supporting the PAIB Committee of ICAP. The responsible staff will be required to facilitate the end-to-end execution of the projects initiated by the Professional Accountants in Business (PAIB) Committee of ICAP, including conferences, trainings, competitions, and advocacy meetings, as well as any other tasks assigned by the line manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage & support the execution of the projects and other activities in liaison with the line manager and the PAIB sub committees, including coordination with different stakeholders, working in a cross-functional team, content development, recording meeting minutes, drafting reports, meeting the deadlines, and execution of the project(s) as deemed necessary.
• Collaborate closely with the designer and marketing department as needed for creative content development, using infographics, charts, and other visual aids to summarize key takeaways;
• Responsible for creating content for PAIB Committee initiatives, including post-conference key takeaways, white papers from roundtable meetings, industry guidelines, brochures, etc.
• Be proficient in search optimization and prompt usage to identify key updates in the finance and business sectors. Support in the research for curating conference and other flagship content.
• Ensuring timely delivery and meeting deadlines are of utmost importance.
• Any other task assigned by the line manager from time to time for smooth execution of the PAIB Projects.

Job Specifications

Certified Business Accountant (CBA) of ICAP or holds a Master’s Degree or Bachelor’s (4 years program) in a related discipline from an HEC-recognized University, with 4 to 5 years of relevant work experience. Experience in developing business reports and publications will be preferred.

Skills Required

• Proficiency in MS Office and other professional tools necessary for content creation, along with suitable prompts for using AI platforms.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, for attainment of the project objectives in a cross-functional team where necessary.
• The ideal candidate should be proactive and enthusiastic, with a strong interest in reading, researchi