INVITATION TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE BUDGET 2024 REVIEW WORKING GROUP

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of the Maldives (CA Maldives) was established on September 8, 2020, upon ratification of the Chartered Accountants Act of the Maldives. CA Maldives functions through various committees to achieve its strategic goals and objectives. The Tax and Public Policy Committee (T&PPC) consists of five members, and its mandate is to discuss, review, and advise the CA Maldives Council on public policy-related matters, including reviewing and commenting on relevant legislations and policies of the government on tax, public finances, business and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG).

The Committee is responsible for reviewing the Maldives 2024 Budget passed by the Parliament to give an independent and professional view of the Budget, in the form of opinions, suggestions and recommendations. This report is expected to raise awareness among the public and relevant stakeholders about the economic situation of the country in terms of growth and the risks posed by the increasing government debts and fiscal deficit year-on-year.

Scope and Objectives:

The Tax & Public Policy of CA Maldives wishes to select 05 person Working Group to assist in drafting the Budget Review Report 2024 in accordance with directions provided by the Tax & Public Policy Committee in a timely manner.

This is a voluntary position. Working group members will be given credit for the work they have done in drafting the Budget Review Report 2024.

Number of Positions:

05

Required Expertise and Qualification:

The applicant should have:

1. Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Public Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field.
2. Experience in conducting research will be an added advantage
3. Published in a peer-reviewed journal will be an added advantage
4. Excellent spoken and written English

In addition to the above, the researcher's reputation of integrity and impartiality routed in independence from third parties shall be considered.

Tenure:

01^st September 2023 – 31^st December 2023

Remuneration:

This is a non-remunerative position.

Required Documents:

Interested candidates must submit the following documents/information to demonstrate their qualifications, experience and responsiveness to this TOR.

1. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
2. References

Expression of Interest Application Submission:

1. The deadline for submission of the application is 22^nd August 2023 (02:00pm)
2. The application should be emailed to, [email protected]