Monday, March 1, 2010

Press Release: ACCA Pakistan awards certificate to Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited (ZTBL)

Press Release: ACCA Pakistan awards certificate to Zarai Taraqiati Bank
Limited (ZTBL)

ACCA Pakistan presented Approved Employer Certificate to Zarai Taraqiati
Bank Limited (ZTBL) in a ceremony held in Islamabad.

ACCA's Approved Employer Scheme plays a pivotal role in the recruitment,
development and retention of ACCA members and trainees in the approved
organisations. As an approved employer, ZTBL will attain global best
practices on the front of learning and development of ACCA trainees and
members. In the current financial year, ZTBL will provide 50 internships for
ACCA trainees.

Mr Arif Masud Mirza, Head of ACCA Pakistan presented the award to Mr
Muhammad Zaka Ashraf, President ZTBL. Speaking on the occasion, Mr Arif
Masud Mirza said, "ACCA will work closely with ZTBL to train young
professionals to add value to the banking sector of Pakistan. He further
said that the internship opportunities provided by ZTBL during coming years,
through this scheme, will prepare financial experts for the country."

Later Mr Muhammad Zaka Ashraf applauded the efforts of ACCA towards employer
relationship building. He said, "Our main focus for future is on the
advancement of agro-technology and access to credit for farmers, aimed to
ultimately increase agricultural productivity of Pakistan." He added, "The
partnership with ACCA will indeed strengthen the Audit and Finance functions
of ZTBL."