The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) is a statutory body set up in 1949 by an Act of Parliament for regulation and development of the profession of Chartered Accountancy in
India. Over the past 77 years, the journey of ICAI has culminated in its recognition as the world’s largest professional accounting body, transcending the defined boundaries to meet the challenges and criticality of times by being more resilient, innovative and development centric.
VACANCY DETAILS :-
POST NAME - Executive Officer
QUALIFICATION - CA
EXPERIENCE - Nil
POST - 50
CTC - Rs. 15.68 LPA
LOCATION - All Over India
JOB DESCRIPTION :-
The incumbent will support the Institute’s
committees, boards, and departments in executing their mandates relating to accounting, auditing, taxation, corporate laws, financial reporting etc.
Key Responsibilities – The job responsibilities outlined below are
indicative and provided for informational purposes only. These may vary depending on the department to which the incumbent is assigned. The specific profile and duties of the incumbent will be determined after joining, and the individual may be required to assist in performing any of the roles listed below.
1. Technical Research, Standards & Guidance
• Drafting, reviewing, and updating Accounting Standards (AS/Ind AS), Standards on Auditing (SAs), Standards on Internal Audit (SIAs), Valuation Standards, Code of Ethics and other pronouncements.
• Preparing technical notes, background material, discussion papers, exposure drafts, and implementation guidance for stakeholders.
• Conducting impact assessments of emerging standards and regulatory changes on Indian businesses and financial reporting.
• Interpreting accounting, auditing, tax, and corporate law issues to support regulators, members, and industry queries.
• Preparing technical inputs, research papers, and background material on financial market regulations, capital markets, NBFCs, investor rights, and systemic risk.
• Contributing to ICAI’s responses to draft regulations, consultative papers, and circulars issued by SEBI, RBI, and other market regulators.
• Supporting initiatives related to ethical investment practices, governance frameworks, and financial innovation.
2. Taxation & Policy Advisory
• Direct Taxation: Drafting and reviewing ICAI publications, guidance notes, and representations on the Income Tax Act, Tax Audit Report, and allied compliance matters. Analyze amendments, judicial pronouncements, circulars, and advance
rulings to provide clarity.
• Indirect Taxation (GST): Developing/ updating technical material on GST; analyze notifications, circulars, case laws, and rulings; prepare policy briefs and suggestions / representatives for/to Government and regulators.
• International Taxation & WTO: Drafting and reviewing ICAI publications, Guidance Notes, Technical Guides, Handbooks and
representations relating to international Taxation. Conducting research on OECD guidelines, BEPS, model tax conventions, and cross-border taxation. Prepare ICAI’s inputs for global forums (OECD, WTO, UN, IFAC, SAFA).
• Corporate Restructuring & IBC/Valuation: Providing insights on tax implications of mergers/demergers, insolvency proceedings, and valuations; contribute to ICAI Valuation Standards and related guidance.
• Representing ICAI before CBDT, CBIC, Ministry of Finance, and other regulatory authorities on tax reforms, compliance
frameworks, and policy suggestions.
• Reviewing the tax implications of financial instruments, securitization, derivatives, and investment vehicles for
institutional and retail investors.
• Contributing to research on tax havens, participatory notes, hot money flows, and cross-border capital market transactions.
• Providing technical support for ICAI’s policy recommendations in investor- centric tax reforms and financial inclusion.
3. Review & Oversight
• Conducting review of financial statements, audit reports, and disclosures for compliance with AS/Ind AS, SAs, CARO, Companies Act, GST, and other statutory requirements.
• Peer Review, Quality Review, and Financial Reporting Review processes; draft advisory reports for regulators, disciplinary authorities, and members.
• Evaluating annual reports nominated for ICAI/SAFA awards, ensuring adherence to high standards of financial reporting.
• Evaluating investor communications, disclosures, and grievance redressal mechanisms in financial statements and annual reports to assess transparency and compliance with investor protection
principles.
4. Advisory & Disciplinary Functions
• Drafting opinions on accounting, auditing, taxation, insolvency, valuation, ethics, and corporate law issues.
• Supporting the Disciplinary Directorate in reviewing complaints, preparing case files, drafting opinions, and assisting in
investigations and hearings.
• Drafting legal notes, replies, petitions, and representations in consultation with advocates for disciplinary and non-disciplinary matters.
• Assisting in technical analysis of regulatory breaches, investor complaints, and misconduct related to securities law, corporate governance.
5. Capacity Building, Training & Knowledge Dissemination
• Developing and deliver capacity-building initiatives: certificate courses, refresher programs, webinars, seminars, mentorship workshops, and leadership programs.
• Creating educational material, e-learning modules, podcasts, and technical literature for members, students, regulators, and government bodies.
• Designing and delivering training programs, certificate courses, and awareness initiatives on financial markets, investment products, and investor protection laws.
• Coordinating Investor Awareness Programs (IAPs), grievance redressal camps, and financial literacy sessions in association with SEBI, stock exchanges, and trade bodies.
• Developing educational content such as handbooks, mobile apps, explainer videos, and digital tools to promote informed investing and financial inclusion.
6. Administrative Support
• Preparing agendas, minutes, action taken reports, and secretarial notes for committees and council meetings.
• Handling budgeting, fund management, invoice processing, vendor coordination, and statutory compliance for committees.
• Supporting IT initiatives: e-learning platforms, technical portals, mobile apps, knowledge databases, and automation of
compliance/reporting.
• Conducting examinations, evaluation, centre management, and related administrative functions.
• Supporting coordination with regulatory bodies (SEBI, RBI, IRDAI, IFSCA) and stock exchanges for meetings, consultations, and implementation of investor protection initiatives.
• Technical (Software): To develop online Tools and Utilities for the Directorate
SELECTION PROCESS :-
For the posts of Executive Officer, the selection process shall include a Computer Based Test (CBT).
APPLICATION FEE - 500/-
IMPORTANT DATES :-
1. Start of Online Applications by - 18th July 2026
2. Last date of Submission - 31st July 2026
3. Date of Written Test - 16th August 2026
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