Position
Tax & Compliance Associate
Qualification
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Commerce, or related field (CA trainee/part-qualified, ACCA, or ICMA preferred).
Experience
2 to 3 years relevant experience in tax, audit, finance, or compliance (experience with Big 4 or MNC is an advantage).
Requirements
- Good knowledge of Pakistan tax laws including Income Tax, Federal Sales Tax on goods, Provincial Sales Tax on services, withholding taxes, and payroll taxation.
- Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel and Word.
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
- Good communication skills (oral and written) with the ability to interact with internal and external stakeholders.
- Eagerness to learn and grow under supervision.
Responsibilities
- Assist in preparing and filing monthly, quarterly, and annual tax returns including SRB & BRA sales tax, withholding statements, and corporate tax returns.
- Support preparation and submission of quarterly advance income tax workings and filings.
- Maintain accurate records of tax filings, assessments, and correspondence.
- Prepare notifications and undertakings for vendors to facilitate fiscal benefits.
- Liaise with vendors on fiscal benefits queries.
- Review payroll tax calculations for local and expatriate employees.
- Support NTN registration and annual tax filings for expatriates.
- Maintain employee tax compliance records and coordinate with tax consultants.
- Support Customs team with fiscal incentives under Foreign Investment Act 2022.
- Assist in responding to routine tax queries from internal stakeholders.