Description
The Deputy Manager – Taxation will be responsible for managing and overseeing all taxation matters of the organization, including compliance, filings, advisory, and coordination with provincial and federal tax authorities (i.e., SRB, PRA & FBR). The role ensures accurate and timely submission of all tax-related returns and supports tax planning initiatives while ensuring adherence to statutory regulations.
Main responsibilities include:
- Prepare, review, and file monthly, quarterly, and annual tax returns, including Income Tax, Sales Tax, Withholding Tax, and Provincial Taxes.
- Oversee accurate deduction and deposit of withholding taxes on payments.
- Manage issuance of withholding certificates to vendors.
- Manage exemption certificate of vendors for monitoring purposes.
- Liaison with tax advisor for timely receiving of exemptions.
- Interpret updates in tax laws, SROs, and circulars and advise management accordingly.
- Handle tax audits, assessments, and notices from FBR and provincial tax authorities.
- Prepare replies, documentation, and attend hearings as required.
- Ensure proper documentation and record-keeping for audits.
- Support statutory audits by providing required tax data and reconciliations.
- Advise Finance, Procurement, HR, and other departments on the tax implications of transactions before they are processed
- Identify tax exposure, monitor changes in tax laws, and recommend process improvements and preventive controls.
- Any other tasks, as assigned by the line manager.
Required Skills
- Preferred: ACCA / CA Part Qualified / ICMA / CPA or equivalent.
- 4–6 years of relevant experience in taxation (corporate sector or reputable Audit / tax firm).
- Strong knowledge of Income Tax Ordinance 2001, Sales Tax Act 1990, Provincial Tax Laws.
- Practical knowledge of withholding tax provisions and the relevant schedules and sections applicable to organizational transactions.
- Working knowledge of applicable federal and provincial sales tax laws, including the sales tax withholding framework.
- Understanding of tax treatment applicable to non-profit organizations, including exemption conditions and related regulatory compliance.
- Ability to interpret tax legislation and translate requirements into practical controls and procedures.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.
- Excellent command over MS Excel and ERP systems.
- Good communication and drafting skills for dealing with authorities.
- Ability to handle deadlines and work under pressure.
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Ethical, professional, and confidentiality-focused.
- Self-driven and able to work with minimum supervision.
Education
• Preferred: ACCA / CA Part Qualified / ICMA / CPA or equivalent
Experience
• 4–6 years of relevant experience in taxation (corporate sector or reputable Audit / tax firm).
• Strong knowledge of Income Tax Ordinance 2001, Sales Tax Act 1990, Provincial Tax Laws.
