Assistant Manager Taxation

About the role

The Assistant Manager Taxation will support all taxation matters, ensuring timely compliance with Income Tax, Sales Tax, Federal, Provincial Sales Tax and Withholding Tax regulations. The role involves tax operations, reconciliations, return filing, audits, assessments and coordination with internal departments, tax authorities and external advisors.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and file monthly sales tax returns on time.
• Review and reconcile input and output sales tax calculations.
• Monitor sales tax adjustments, input tax claims, debit/credit notes and sales returns.
• Coordinate with operations, finance and IT to ensure correct tax treatment in Microsoft Dynamics AX.
• Resolve discrepancies in sales tax returns and reconciliations.
• Handle annexures, HS codes, product classifications and tax rate issues.
• Ensure compliance with FBR, PRA, SRB, BRA, KPRA and other tax authorities.
• Manage withholding tax deductions, deposits, reporting and certificate issuance.
• Prepare quarterly advance tax filings (u/s 147) and assist with annual income tax computations.
• Support tax planning initiatives and respond to audit notices and assessments.
• Coordinate with external tax consultants, lawyers and advisors.
• Maintain mapping of tax codes, GL accounts, product categories and vendor/customer tax profiles.
• Monitor changes in tax laws, SROs, Finance Acts and notifications.

Required profile

• 3–4 years of taxation experience, preferably in distribution, FMCG, pharmaceutical or manufacturing.
• Strong exposure to Sales Tax, Income Tax, Withholding Tax and provincial taxes.
• Practical knowledge of FBR IRIS and provincial revenue authority portals.
• Good command of Microsoft Excel and ERP systems.
• Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Ability to interpret legislation, prepare clear documentation and communicate with stakeholders.
• Integrity, deadline‑orientation and willingness to work on‑site in Karachi.

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Dynamics AX (ERP)
• FBR IRIS portal