Deputy Manager – Taxation and Disbursement

About the role

The Deputy Manager – Taxation will manage and oversee all taxation matters of the organization, including compliance, filings, advisory and coordination with provincial and federal tax authorities (SRB, PRA and FBR). The role ensures accurate and timely submission of tax returns and supports tax planning while ensuring adherence to statutory regulations.

Key responsibilities

• 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 and manage issuance of withholding certificates to vendors.
• Manage vendor exemption certificates and liaise with the tax advisor for timely receipt of exemptions.
• Interpret updates in tax laws, SROs and circulars and advise management accordingly.
• Handle tax audits, assessments and notices from FBR and provincial authorities, prepare replies and attend hearings, and support statutory audits with data and reconciliations.
• Advise Finance, Procurement, HR and other departments on the tax implications of transactions.
• Identify tax exposure, monitor tax law changes and recommend process improvements and preventive controls.

Required profile

• Preferred qualification: ACCA, CA Part Qualified, ICMA, CPA or equivalent.
• 4-6 years of relevant taxation experience in the corporate sector or a reputable audit/tax firm.
• Strong knowledge of the Income Tax Ordinance 2001, Sales Tax Act 1990 and provincial tax laws.
• Understanding of tax treatment for non-profit organizations and exemption conditions.
• Ability to interpret tax legislation and turn it into practical controls and procedures.
• Good communication, drafting and stakeholder-management skills; ability to work under pressure and with minimum supervision.

Required skills

• Working knowledge of withholding tax provisions and federal/provincial sales tax laws, including the withholding framework.
• Excellent command of MS Excel and ERP systems.
• Attention to detail and ethical, confidential approach.