Member – Appellate Tribunal Inland Revenue (Atir)

Description

Abacus ELS (Private) Limited is seeking a highly skilled professional to serve as a Member of the Appellate Tribunal Inland Revenue (ATIR). This key role requires adjudicating appeals related to Inland Revenue matters under the jurisdiction of Pakistan’s tax system. The position demands a seasoned expert with deep knowledge of tax law, tribunal procedures, and a strong capability to interpret and apply the tax code while ensuring compliance and fairness in the assessment and resolution of tax appeals. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in chartered accountancy or cost and management accountancy and a comprehensive understanding of income tax assessment and the various aspects of tax audits. The selected candidate will be responsible for meticulously reviewing the details of each appeal, conducting thorough legal and regulatory research to support decision-making, and delivering judgments that maintain the integrity of the tax collection system. This role emphasizes analytical skills and sound judgment, requiring an individual with at least ten years of experience in a relevant accounting field and a firm grasp of tax audit techniques and tax filing software. The position is integral to upholding the law and ensuring a transparent and just tax appellate process, without direct team management responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Adjudicate appeals filed against decisions related to Inland Revenue matters, ensuring impartiality and adherence to tax laws.
• Interpret and apply provisions of the income tax code and related regulations to the facts and evidence presented in each appeal.
• Conduct detailed analysis and review of tax assessments, audit reports, and appeals documentation to identify relevant issues.
• Utilize tax research methodologies and regulatory research tools to investigate and verify legal precedents and applicable provisions.
• Perform comprehensive tax code analysis to ensure consistency in decisions and compliance with current tax legislation.
• Oversee the application of tax audit procedures and methodology in audit-related appeals to validate accuracy and legality.
• Prepare detailed written judgments that clearly articulate findings, reasoning, and decisions for transparency and record-keeping.
• Stay current with changes in tax law, tribunal procedures, and tax research techniques to maintain professional expertise.
• Collaborate with government entities, legal advisors, and tax professionals to facilitate thorough understanding and resolution of cases.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in handling sensitive financial and legal information pertinent to appeals.

Experience

10 Years

Apply By

Oct 24, 2026

Required Skills

• Tax Law Expertise
• Judicial Decision Making
• Tribunal Procedures
• Income Tax Assessment
• Tax Code Analysis
• Tax Research Methodologies
• Tax Code Interpretation
• Regulatory Research Tools
• Tax Research Techniques
• Tax Filing Software
• Tax Audit Procedures
• Tax Audit Methodology
• Tax Audit Techniques