Tax Associate

Insights; Lahore; On-site; PKR 1,800,000 - 3,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Insights is seeking a Tax Associate Consultant for its International and Corporate Transformation Tax team. The role focuses on VAT and Withholding Tax, GCC tax regimes, and transfer pricing support for clients in the GCC region.

The candidate should have 3–5 years of relevant experience in major audit firms in Pakistan, with strong MS Office skills and knowledge of GCC tax laws. ACCA/CA finalist preferred, with a proactive, detail‑oriented approach.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ relevant experience in any of top 10 audit firms in Pakistan.
• Proficiency in MS Office with demonstrated abilities in Excel.
• Understanding of GCC tax laws and regulatory environment.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and verify client data for VAT and Withholding Tax.
• Prepare and file VAT, Zakat, Income Tax and Withholding Tax returns for clients.
• Assist clients in replies to tax assessments and inquiries.
• Coordinate with clients on e-invoicing matters in GCC.
• Support corporate finance in reviewing Zakat and VAT working in financial models.
• Perform data gathering and analyses for Transfer Pricing reports (local/master files).
• Liaise with clients to obtain data and resolve tax-related issues.
• Provide reports to management and stakeholders as required.

Skills

Excel

Multitasking

Client communication

GCC Tax Laws

Statutory audit

Education

ACCA / CA Finalist

Job description

Role Purpose Insights Research & Advisory is looking for a Tax Associate Consultant for our International and Corporate Transformation Tax team. We are seeking an individual having diverse tax and business consulting background, and keen to provide value-added tax and consulting services to our GCC-based clients.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & ACTIVITIES

Key Activities

• Obtaining & verifying the client’s data with respect to VAT & Withholding Tax.
• Filling of Zakat, Income Tax, VAT & Withholding Tax Returns of Clients.
• Assist clients in the filing of replies against tax assessments.
• Respond to Client’s Regular queries related to all Tax matters.
• Coordinating with clients relating to e-invoicing matters in KSA.
• Assist the corporate finance team in reviewing the Zakat & VAT working in the Financial Model.
• Work with the corporate finance team to perform tax due diligence for the clients.
• Preparation of Transfer Pricing reports of clients. E.g. Local & Master files.
• Conducting all required analyses pursuant to the preparation of transfer pricing reports, including responsibility for data-gathering.
• Liaising with clients with respect to obtaining data and other related matters.
• All other assignments of clients related to Tax.
• Recommend tax strategies that align with business goals.
• Remain updated with Tax Laws implemented in GCC.
• Communicating with clients to resolve tax issues.
• Providing relevant reports to the management and other stakeholders as per their requirements.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Knowledge / Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office with demonstrated abilities in Excel.
• The ability to develop strong working relationships and maintaining the work ethics.
• Expert level experience in multitasking with ability to set priorities as per given situation.
• Ability to stick to time constraints.
• Understanding of GCC Tax Laws.
• Experience of statutory audit will be a plus.

Education / Certifications

• Bachelor’s ACCA / CA Finalist

Experience

• 3 – 5 years’ relevant experience in any of top 10 audit firms in Pakistan.