MTO - Finance & Taxation

Premier Group (Pakistan); Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 446,400 - 781,200; Full time

Job summary

Premier Group in Karachi is seeking a Tax Compliance Associate to prepare, review, and file Sales Tax, Income Tax, and Withholding Tax returns, ensuring adherence to FBR regulations and local tax laws.

You will maintain tax records, assist with audits, and coordinate with ERP and finance teams to gather data, while staying current with tax changes and delivering MIS reports.

Qualifications

• Fresh graduate or up to 1 year of relevant internship/experience in Finance & Taxation.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience in Finance & Taxation (Executive).
• Knowledge of Sales Tax, Income Tax, Withholding Tax, and regulatory requirements.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; ERP systems experience is an advantage.
• Good analytical, numerical, and reconciliation skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and file Sales Tax, Income Tax, and Withholding Tax returns in accordance with tax laws.
• Ensure timely compliance with federal, provincial, and local tax regulations.
• Maintain organized tax records, schedules, and documentation for audits.

Skills

Tax compliance

Tax accounting

Analytical skills

Financial reporting

Communication skills

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

ERP systems

Job description

Prepare, review, and file Sales Tax, Income Tax, and Withholding Tax returns in accordance with applicable tax laws and regulatory requirements.

Ensure timely compliance with all federal, provincial, and local tax regulations.

Calculate and reconcile Sales Tax, Income Tax, Withholding Tax, and other applicable taxes accurately.

Maintain complete and organized tax records, supporting schedules, and statutory documentation for audit and compliance purposes.

Prepare tax workings, reconciliations, and reports for monthly, quarterly, and annual tax filings.

Coordinate with internal departments to obtain accurate financial and transactional data required for tax compliance.

Review invoices, payments, and accounting entries to ensure correct tax treatment and deductions.

Monitor tax deductions and ensure timely deposit of withheld taxes to the relevant authorities.

Assist in handling tax audits, assessments, notices, and correspondence with regulatory authorities.

Resolve tax-related discrepancies, reconciliations, and compliance issues promptly.

Stay updated with changes in tax laws, FBR regulations, SROs, and other statutory requirements, and communicate their impact to management.

Prepare tax exemption certificates, withholding certificates, and other tax-related documentation as required.

Assist in identifying tax risks and recommend corrective actions to ensure compliance and minimize financial exposure.

Support financial reporting by providing tax-related schedules, provisions, and reconciliations.

Coordinate with external tax consultants, auditors, and regulatory authorities when required.

Ensure compliance with documentation requirements related to Sales Tax invoices, tax credits, and input/output tax adjustments.

Assist in implementing and improving tax compliance processes, internal controls, and reporting mechanisms.

Generate tax-related MIS reports and management reports for decision-making.

Maintain confidentiality of financial and tax-related information at all times.

Perform any other taxation, finance, or statutory compliance responsibilities assigned by the reporting manager.

Job Specifications

MTO: Fresh graduate or up to 1 year of relevant internship/experience. Executive: 1–3 years of relevant experience in Finance & Taxation.

22–30 years (or as per company policy).

Knowledge of Sales Tax, Income Tax, Withholding Tax, Federal Excise Duty (where applicable), and applicable tax regulations.

Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, or equivalent) will be an advantage.

Strong analytical, numerical, and reconciliation skills with attention to detail.

Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to coordinate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Ability to identify tax-related discrepancies and recommend appropriate corrective actions.

Ability to manage multiple tax deadlines and prioritize tasks effectively.

Ability to work collaboratively with Finance, Accounts, Audit, Procurement, and other functional departments.

Familiarity with FBR regulations, tax return filing procedures, and statutory compliance requirements.

Integrity, professionalism, confidentiality, accountability, adaptability, and willingness to learn.