About the role
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) is seeking a Chief Operating Officer based in Karachi. This is a full-time leadership role reporting to the ICAP President and Council, with responsibility for converting Council strategy into measurable institutional performance.
Established under the Chartered Accountants Ordinance 1961, ICAP is a regulatory body committed to advancing the accountancy profession, upholding ethics, serving the public interest and safeguarding institutional credibility. Its members hold leading positions in finance and business locally and globally.
The Chief Operating Officer will:
- Translate Council-approved strategies into institutional plans, budgets and key performance indicators, ensuring effective and disciplined execution.
- Lead day-to-day executive and regional operations, driving operational excellence, service quality, effective controls, cybersecurity preparedness and business continuity.
- Drive financial sustainability through financial stewardship, revenue growth and cost optimization, including effective management of investments within approved policies and delegated authority.
- Oversee approved infrastructure, capital and digital transformation initiatives, including data and AI-enabled services.
- Maintain relationships with regulators, government, employers, academia and international professional bodies to advance ICAP's institutional mandate.
- Enable operational delivery and support of education, examinations, professional development and member/student services while respecting the autonomy of relevant boards and committees.
- Lead executive management, building capability, succession pipelines and an accountable, high-performance culture.
- Monitor institutional performance, manage operational risks and ensure compliance with approved governance frameworks. The role operates within authority delegated by the Council, supporting the distinction between the Council's governance and oversight role and management's execution responsibilities.
The position offers market-competitive remuneration and benefits, including an Institute-maintained car. ICAP is an equal opportunity employer. The employee retirement age at ICAP is 60 years.
Posts and vacancies
- Chief Operating Officer — Karachi.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- CA, preferably an ICAP member, or an MBA/equivalent postgraduate qualification from an HEC-recognized university or a reputable international university.
- Over 12 years of progressive professional experience, including at least five years in senior leadership.
- Sound understanding of governance, regulatory requirements and public-interest responsibilities.
- Proven leadership experience in professional bodies, regulatory institutions or complex stakeholder-intensive organizations. Experience in a corporate environment will be an advantage.
- Strong strategic, financial and commercial acumen, with demonstrable ability to drive institutional performance and sustainability.
- Proven capabilities in people leadership, culture transformation, digital innovation and change management.
How to apply
Apply online at https://career.icap.org.pk/ or send your CV to hrd@icap.org.pk by 20 November 2026.
Important dates
- Application deadline: 20 November 2026.
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