Manager - Taxation

Sui Southern Gas Company Limited; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 2,000,000 - 2,750,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gas company in Karachi is seeking a Tax Specialist on a contractual basis. You will be responsible for preparing and filing tax returns, developing tax strategies, and supervising the tax team. A background in taxation with experience in oil and gas is essential. The ideal candidate will have either an MBA/ACCA or ACA/ACMA qualification and proven experience. This role offers a 3-year contract, renewable based on performance.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of taxation-related experience for MBA/ACCA or 2 years for ACA/ACMA.
• Experience in Oil and Gas Public Listed Companies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file federal and sales tax returns accurately and timely.
• Develop fully tax-compliant strategies.
• Identify tax problems and create solutions.
• Complete responses for income tax, sales tax audits.
• Monitor developments in tax legislation.
• Inform management of tax legislation changes.
• Supervise tax team members in return preparation.
• Coordinate with LTO for sales tax refund releases.
• Issue withholding tax certificates.

Skills

Tax compliance

Regulatory knowledge (OGRA)

ERP system knowledge

Education

MBA/ACCA/ACA/ACMA

Job description

The employment will be on contractual basis for three years, which may be renewed on discretion of the Management based on company’s requirement and individual’s performance.

Qualification & Experience

MBA / ACCA with at least 04 years of taxation related experience or ACA/ACMA with at least 02 years of relevant experience.Candidate having experience in Oil and Gas Public Listed Companies and knowledge of regulatory requirements of OGRA as well as having working knowledge on ERP system are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accurately preparing and filing federal and sales tax returns in a timely manner.
• Developing tax strategies, which are fully tax-compliant.
• Identifying tax problems and developing solutions.
• Completing responses and schedules for income tax, sales tax, FED audits and monitoring withholding taxes.
• Monitoring developments in tax legislation.
• Informing management and staff of developments in tax legislation.
• Supervising members of the tax team to ensure that tax returns are completed correctly.
• Co-ordination with Large Taxpayer Office (LTO) for release of Sales Tax refunds filed.
• Issuance of Withholding Tax certificates to customers and vendors.