Taxation Manager

the 1. Role Purpose

To ensure full compliance with Pakistan’s tax laws (Income Tax, Sales Tax, WHT, FED, PRA/SRB/KPRA), manage tax planning, accurate filings, risk mitigation, and provide strategic tax advisory to the management to minimise tax exposure.

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2. Key Responsibilities

A. Direct Taxes (Income Tax – FBR)

• Prepare and file corporate annual Income Tax Return (ITR) and Wealth Statements.

• Prepare and file monthly/annual Withholding Statements (Sections 149, 165, 165A).

• Ensure correct application of withholding taxes on:

o Supplies, Services, Contracts

o Imports

o Salary

o Rent

o Dividends & Payments to Non-residents

• Maintain tax ledgers, reconcile CPRs with GL.

• Manage tax assessments, notices, and audits by FBR.

• Handle correspondence with FBR IRIS portal.

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B. Indirect Taxes (Sales Tax / FED / Provincial Taxes)

Federal Sales Tax (FBR)

• Prepare and file monthly Sales Tax Returns (STR).

• Reconcile input tax vs. output tax with SAP/B1/ERP reports.

• Ensure correct recording of GST for:

o Imports

o Purchases

o Supplies

o Retail Sales

Provincial Sales Tax on Services (SRB, PRA, KPRA, BRA)

• Prepare and file monthly PST returns.

• Ensure service mapping: taxable vs. exempt services.

• Reconcile services GL with invoices for taxability.

FED (If applicable)

• Maintain FED invoices, filing, and compliance.

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C. Tax Planning & Advisory

• Provide tax planning strategies within Pakistan tax laws.

• Evaluate the impact of quarterly finance bills and SRO changes.

• Advise management on tax-efficient corporate structure.

• Identify opportunities to minimise tax leakage.

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D. Compliance Monitoring & Controls

• Develop tax SOPs, checklists, and internal controls.

• Conduct tax health checks across the company (weekly/monthly).

• Oversee tax implications in all vendor contracts.

• Regular training sessions for finance/AP/AR teams on WHT & GST.

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E. Documentation & Record-Keeping

• Maintain vendor withholding registers.

• Keep proper records of sales tax invoices, payment proofs, CPRs.

• Manage tax files for FBR and provincial audits.

• Ensure retention as per tax law requirement.

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F. Tax Litigation & External Coordination

• Prepare replies to audit objections and show-cause notices.

• Coordinate with:

o FBR auditors, PRA/SRB/KPRA officials

o External tax consultants

o Legal advisors

• Prepare case files for tribunals/appeals.

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G. ERP / System Responsibilities

• Ensure correct tax mapping in ERP (SAP B1,).

• Validate tax codes for all transactions.

• Ensure automation of WHT certificates & tax ledgers.

• Run reconciliation reports for tax audits.

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3. Required Skills & Qualifications

• Education:

o CA(Inter), ACCA, ICMA, M. Com, MBA Finance (Tax specialization preferred).

• Experience:

o 4–8 years in taxation, including corporate tax in Pakistan.

• Technical Skills:

o Strong knowledge of Income Tax Ordinance 2001, Sales Tax Act 1990, Withholding rules, Provincial Service Tax rules.

o Proficient with IRIS, PRA/SRB/KPRA portals, STR filing, SAP B1/ERP.

• Soft Skills:

o Analytical thinking

o Strong communication

o Document writing

o Dealing with auditors and tax authorities

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person