Assistant Manager - Taxation

About the role

The Assistant Manager – Taxation will support GSK Pakistan in managing both direct and indirect tax obligations. You will ensure statutory compliance, prepare tax filings, and provide operational tax advice while maintaining strong governance and controls.

Key responsibilities

• Complete all statutory tax compliances within required timelines, including preparation and submission of tax notices.
• Prepare monthly sales tax returns for FBR, SRB and PRA, and handle related reconciliations and issue resolution.
• Prepare balance‑sheet reconciliations and month‑end tax pack activities aligned with closing schedules.
• Calculate quarterly advance tax and income tax, and support the preparation and review of the annual income tax return.
• Assist with income tax and sales tax audits, providing data, analysis, and coordination with external advisors.
• Prepare and review tax payment calculations, including stamp duty, sections 236A/236G, and vendor withholding tax.
• Maintain transfer pricing documentation and contribute to global tax reporting deliverables.
• Develop budget proposals and tax commentary, highlighting regulatory changes and informing global tax teams.
• Build and sustain relationships with internal and external stakeholders and support periodic tax meetings.
• Provide practical tax advisory support to business teams on operational matters, risk questionnaires, and ad‑hoc issues.

Required profile

• Professional qualification such as CA, ACCA, or an MBA in Finance.
• 3–5 years of relevant tax experience, preferably with a multinational corporation or a Big 4 accounting firm.
• Strong technical understanding of direct and indirect tax compliance, computations, reporting, and advisory.
• In‑depth knowledge of local tax laws, withholding tax, sales tax filing, tax audits, and transfer pricing documentation.
• Ability to independently manage routine tax tasks under the guidance of the Tax Lead.

Required skills

• Proficiency in MS Excel