ICAB starts CA students, members’ placement automation

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB) has launched the automation of the placement of chartered accountant students, and members.

Education Minister Dr Dipu Moni inaugurated the automation at a virtual programme on Monday, said a press release.

ICAB President Mahmudul Hasan Khusru delivered the welcome address, while its Council Member and Past President Kamrul Abedin conducted the programme as the session chairman.

ICAB Vice President Maria Howlader presented the paper on ‘CA students and members placement automation’ and elaborated some salient features of this portal from the users’ perspective.

Khusru said in the competitive market, candidates need the right combination of education, experience and skills to stand out.

“ICT is the change-maker of today’s business models. Employers are looking for skilled manpower whereas our education system produces relatively unskilled labour forces,” he added.

There is a big gap between the demand and supply and to narrow down the gap, the country’s education system needs to reshape with the demand of time, that will produce human resources having skilled training, practical learning and learnings in their major areas, Khusru opined.

He also said the ICAB placement portal can guide to save many hours for finding a suitable job and articled students.

“It helps you avoid some costly mistakes, and give the competitive edge need to get started and succeed in your career,” he added.

Describing the objectives of CA placement, Maria Howlader said, it will bridge among employers, head hunters, ICAB Members, part qualified CA students and the students aspiring for CA qualifications and also connect employers from both Bangladesh and overseas through creating a digital job bank.

This portal facilitates the CA firms and prospective students to connect for opportunities.

CA student and member’s placement automation is created exclusively for ICAB’s members, students and the students aspiring for CA qualification. It brings employers and job seekers one step closer, the release said.

CA firms in Bangladesh and all national and multinationals companies will get the opportunity to post their vacancies, for which students across the country have access to the opportunities and can submit CVs against their choices.

ICAB CEO Shubhashish Bose gave an introductory speech and Vice President Md. Abdul Kader Joaddar FCA delivered concluding remarks.