Deputy Manager Taxation

Description

Abacus ELS (Private) Limited seeks a skilled Deputy Manager Taxation to join our Accounts & Finance team in Lahore. The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field, along with 5 to 7 years of experience in taxation. This role demands a comprehensive understanding of Pakistani tax laws, including income tax, sales tax, and withholding tax compliance. The Deputy Manager will primarily support tax return filings, tax audit coordination, and regulatory reporting while working under the supervision of the CEO or Accounts Manager. This position requires high attention to detail, integrity, confidentiality, and strong organizational skills to meet strict deadlines effectively. The Deputy Manager will handle tax notices and correspondence, ensure accurate tax reconciliations, and maintain thorough financial documentation through diligent bookkeeping and accounting practices. Proficiency with ERP/accounting software and Microsoft Excel is essential. The candidate will utilize tax compliance software for tax filing processes in line with regulatory reporting frameworks. A preferred background includes hands-on experience with FBR IRIS, tax audits, and e-commerce business taxation. Although not managing a team, this role involves significant cross-functional collaboration and risk management to ensure compliance with evolving tax regulations and financial reporting standards, including IFRS reporting where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate compliance with income tax, sales tax, and withholding tax regulations according to Pakistani tax laws.
• Coordinate and oversee tax return filing processes including submissions via FBR and IRIS platforms.
• Conduct regular tax reconciliations to verify tax payments and returns against accounting records.
• Support and coordinate tax audit procedures and provide necessary documentation and responses to tax authorities.
• Manage all tax-related correspondence and responses to tax notices ensuring timely resolution of queries.
• Maintain detailed and accurate bookkeeping, accounting records, and financial documentation related to taxation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and verify tax-related data and ensure regulatory reporting compliance.
• Utilize tax compliance software to streamline tax filing and reporting processes aligned with regulatory frameworks.
• Assess financial risks related to taxation and provide advisory support for tax planning and optimization.
• Stay updated on changes in GST regulations, tax legislation, and relevant financial reporting standards such as IFRS.
• Contribute to developing internal controls and risk management strategies related to taxation processes.
• Prepare reports and summaries related to taxation matters for senior management and external auditors.
• Ensure confidentiality, integrity, and compliance with organizational policies and legal requirements.
• Assist in training and awareness initiatives related to taxation within the organization.

Experience

5 Years

Apply By

Oct 24, 2026

Required Skills

• Corporate Taxation
• Financial documentation
• Bookkeeping
• Accounting
• Tax Reconciliation
• FBR IRIS Filing
• Withholding tax management
• Sales Tax Compliance
• Income Tax Compliance
• Tax Audit Procedures
• IFRS Reporting
• Financial Risk Assessment
• Regulatory Reporting Frameworks
• Tax Filing Processes
• Tax Compliance Software
• Cross Functional Collaboration
• Risk Management
• Regulatory Reporting
• Tax Audit Coordination
• GST Regulations
• Tax Planning and Advisory
• Indirect Taxation
• Tax Compliance Management

Nice to Have Skills

• Confidentiality
• Integrity
• Attention to detail
• Microsoft Excel
• ERP software