Key Result Responsibilities

• Prepares and files monthly, quarterly, and annual returns under supervision, including:
• Income tax (advance, monthly, annual returns/statements)
• Sales Tax and Federal Excise Duty (FED)
• Withholding tax statements and challans
• EOBI and Social Security contributions (monthly/periodic filings and payments)
• Ensures correct application of withholding tax rates before processing payments, escalating queries or unusual cases to the Manager Finance.
• Tracks statutory deadlines for all returns (FBR, EOBI, Social Security) to ensure timely submissions and payments.
• Collects, compiles, and organizes supporting data for FBR audits, EOBI inspections, or related notices.
• Liaises with external tax consultants, auditors, and regulatory authorities as instructed by the Manager Finance/Head of Finance.
• Prepares reconciliations of tax and contribution accounts with the general ledger; highlights and reports discrepancies.
• Maintains an organized filing system for all returns, challans, and statutory correspondence.
• Keeps updated on changes in tax, EOBI, and other statutory laws, circulars, and Finance Acts, and communicates requirements to the Manager Finance.
• Executes any other tax and compliance-related tasks as directed by the Supervisor/Manager.

Competencies

• Knowledge of Pakistani Income Tax Ordinance, Sales Tax Act, Federal Excise Duty, EOBI Act, and Provincial Social Security laws.
• High accuracy and attention to detail in statutory filings and reconciliations.
• Effective communication and coordination with stakeholders and consultants.
• Accountability for timely compliance with all statutory deadlines.
• Adaptability to regulatory changes and evolving compliance requirements.
• Teamwork and collaboration within the Finance team and external advisors

Qualifications (Academic, training, languages)

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting / Finance / Commerce.
• Professional qualification or part-qualification (CA, ACCA, ICMA) is an advantage.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and ERP/accounting systems.
• Strong written and spoken communication skills in English and Urdu.

Work Experience

• 2–4 years of experience in tax and statutory compliance in Pakistan.
• Practical exposure to FBR’s IRIS and Sales Tax portals, as well as EOBI and Social Security filings.
• Experience supporting audits, inspections, and reconciliations for tax and statutory authorities.