Manager – Taxation and Disbursement

The Citizens Foundation; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

The Citizens Foundation in Karachi seeks a Deputy Manager – Taxation to lead all taxation matters, ensuring compliance with federal and provincial authorities, timely filings, and strategic tax planning within a non-profit setup.

You will prepare returns, manage withholding, exemptions, audits, and advisory for Finance, Procurement, HR, and other departments, while staying updated on tax laws and maintaining documentation and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of taxation experience in corporate or audit firms.
• Strong knowledge of Income Tax Ordinance 2001, Sales Tax Act 1990, and provincial tax laws.
• Ability to interpret tax legislation and implement controls.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and file monthly, quarterly, and annual tax returns (Income Tax, Sales Tax, Withholding Tax, provincial taxes).
• Oversee accurate deduction and deposit of withholding taxes on payments.
• Liaise with tax advisor for exemptions and issue of certificates.
• Handle tax audits, assessments, and notices from FBR and provincial authorities.
• Advise Finance, Procurement, HR, and other departments on tax implications of transactions.
• Monitor updates in tax laws and implement process improvements and preventive controls.

Skills

Taxation expertise

Financial analysis

MS Excel

ERP systems

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Education

ACCA/CA/ICMA/CPA or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

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.

Required Skills

• 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.

Experience

• 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.