The Deputy Manager – Taxation will be responsible for managing and overseeing all taxation matters of the organization, including compliance, filings, advisory, and coordination with provincial and federal tax authorities (i.e., SRB, PRA & FBR). The role ensures accurate and timely submission of all tax-related returns and supports tax planning initiatives while ensuring adherence to statutory regulations.

Main responsibilities include:

• 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 on payments.
• Manage issuance of withholding certificates to vendors.
• Manage exemption certificate of vendors for monitoring purposes.
• Liaison with tax advisor for timely receiving of exemptions.
• Interpret updates in tax laws, SROs, and circulars and advise management accordingly.
• Handle tax audits, assessments, and notices from FBR and provincial tax authorities.
• Prepare replies, documentation, and attend hearings as required.
• Ensure proper documentation and record-keeping for audits.
• Support statutory audits by providing required tax data and reconciliations.
• Advise Finance, Procurement, HR, and other departments on the tax implications of transactions before they are processed
• Identify tax exposure, monitor changes in tax laws, and recommend process improvements and preventive controls.
• Any other tasks, as assigned by the line manager.

• Preferred: ACCA / CA Part Qualified / ICMA / CPA or equivalent.
• 4–6 years of relevant experience in taxation (corporate sector or reputable Audit / tax firm).
• Strong knowledge of Income Tax Ordinance 2001, Sales Tax Act 1990, Provincial Tax Laws.
• Practical knowledge of withholding tax provisions and the relevant schedules and sections applicable to organizational transactions.
• Working knowledge of applicable federal and provincial sales tax laws, including the sales tax withholding framework.
• Understanding of tax treatment applicable to non-profit organizations, including exemption conditions and related regulatory compliance.
• Ability to interpret tax legislation and translate requirements into practical controls and procedures.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Excellent command over MS Excel and ERP systems.
  Good communication and drafting skills for dealing with authorities.
• Ability to handle deadlines and work under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ethical, professional, and confidentiality-focused.
• Self-driven and able to work with minimum supervision.

• Preferred: ACCA / CA Part Qualified / ICMA / CPA or equivalent

• 4–6 years of relevant experience in taxation (corporate sector or reputable Audit / tax firm).
• Strong knowledge of Income Tax Ordinance 2001, Sales Tax Act 1990, Provincial Tax Laws.