The Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan (ICMA Pakistan) has announced the appointment of its new President and Office Bearers following the successful completion of the Institute’s constitutional election process for the remaining tenure of the 2024–2026 term.
Azeem Hussain Siddiqui has assumed office as President of ICMA Pakistan. He will be supported by Muhammad Yasin as Vice President, Abdul Qayyum as Honorary Secretary, and Intzar Hussain as Honorary Treasurer. The newly elected leadership brings together a diverse mix of professional expertise, institutional knowledge, and a shared commitment to advancing the cost and management accounting profession in Pakistan.
Azeem Hussain Siddiqui is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in accounting, taxation, corporate laws, and governance. He is a Fellow Member of ICMA Pakistan, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP), and the Institute of Corporate Secretaries of Pakistan. Currently serving as a Partner at Naveed Zafar Ashfaq Jaffery & Co, Siddiqui has previously worked with KPMG Taseer Hadi & Co, where he gained hands-on exposure to advisory and assurance services across multiple sectors.
His association with ICMA Pakistan spans several years of active institutional engagement. Siddiqui is presently a Member of the ICMA National Council for the 2024–2026 term and has earlier served two consecutive terms on the Karachi Branch Council between 2019 and 2024, including three years as its Chairman. He has played a key role in various committees and currently serves as Chairman of the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Committee, focusing on strengthening member competencies and professional standards.
At the regional level, Siddiqui has contributed as Honorary Secretary of ICMA and as Technical Advisor to a SAFA Board Member. His work at SAFA includes participation in committees on Sustainability Reporting and Assurance as well as Accounting Standards, reflecting his involvement in regional policy and standard-setting initiatives.
Beyond his professional commitments, Siddiqui is also engaged in social and educational causes. He serves as Honorary Treasurer of the Marie Adelaide Leprosy Centre, one of Pakistan’s largest non-governmental organisations founded by Dr Ruth Pfau. Additionally, he holds the position of Honorary Vice President of the Pakistan Quiz Society International and is a regular speaker at professional seminars and workshops, particularly on taxation and corporate law matters.
ICMA Pakistan has congratulated the newly elected President and Office Bearers, expressing confidence that the Institute will continue to strengthen its role in promoting professionalism, ethical practices, and public interest under their leadership.
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