Taxation Assistant Manager

About the role

Recruit AI is recruiting, on behalf of its client, a diligent and detail-focused Assistant Manager Taxation in Lahore. The role oversees the organisation's taxation activities, ensuring full compliance with Pakistan's tax laws and statutory regulations while handling tax returns, filings and reconciliations. It involves close work with external tax consultants, auditors, the FBR and SECP.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and file monthly Sales Tax Returns through the FBR IRIS online portal, and manage FBR Digital Invoicing operations
• Prepare and submit quarterly Withholding Tax Statements and reconcile transactions
• Compile and file annual Income Tax Returns with external tax consultants
• Handle income tax refund claims and prepare tax payment challans and CPRs
• Coordinate with consultants, auditors and the FBR on audits, notices and assessments
• Administer SECP compliance and prepare statutory documents for annual audits and inspections
• Reconcile monthly and annual tax accounts and support monthly financial statement preparation
• Own tax computations, issue tax certificates and maintain tax records and compliance files
• Liaise with FBR, SECP and auditors on queries and regulatory changes, and manage multiple tasks independently

Required profile

• Strong background in taxation and a thorough understanding of local tax regulations and SECP statutory requirements
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to manage several taxation tasks independently
• Attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines

Required skills

• Proficiency in tax software applications
• Familiarity with FBR IRIS and digital invoicing