Taxation Associate - Compliance & Reporting (Karachi)

PMCL-JAZZ; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

JazzSure Insurance is seeking an Associate – Taxation to support day-to-day tax compliance and reporting. You will work with internal teams, tax authorities, auditors, and consultants to ensure timely and accurate tax filings in Pakistan.

The role encompasses income tax, sales tax, provincial taxes, and insurance-related tax matters, with a focus on accurate reconciliations, timely filings, and proactive issue resolution. A strong Excel and ERP background is preferred.

Qualifications

• Hold or are pursuing CA Inter, ACCA Finalist, ICMA, or an equivalent professional accounting qualification.
• Bring 1–3 years of relevant taxation experience, preferably within insurance, financial services, professional services, or a corporate environment.
• Newly qualified ACCA professional with relevant tax, audit, or accounting firm experience.
• Possess a good understanding of Pakistan tax laws, withholding tax, sales tax, provincial taxes, and regulatory requirements.
• Have strong working knowledge of MS Excel and experience using ERP or accounting systems.
• Demonstrate strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and attention-to-detail skills, with the ability to manage compliance deadlines effectively.

Responsibilities

• Tax Compliance & Filings: Support the preparation and timely filing of tax returns, statements, regulatory submissions, and other statutory compliance requirements.
• Withholding Tax Management: Manage withholding tax (WHT) activities, including deductions, reconciliations, deposits, and related compliance obligations.
• Tax Operations & Advisory Support: Assist with income tax, sales tax, provincial taxation, and insurance-related tax matters while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Tax Reconciliations & Reporting: Prepare and maintain tax reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and support accurate tax computations and provisions.
• Stakeholder & Regulatory Coordination: Liaise with FBR, provincial tax authorities, auditors, consultants, and internal stakeholders on tax-related matters.
• Audit & Closing Support: Assist with tax assessments, notices, audits, and month-end/year-end closing activities by preparing supporting schedules and documentation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

CA Inter / ACCA Finalist / ICMA (or equivalent)

Tools

MS Excel

ERP / Accounting systems

Job description

JazzSure Insurance is seeking an Associate – Taxation to support day-to-day tax compliance and reporting. You will work with internal teams, tax authorities, auditors, and consultants to ensure timely and accurate tax filings in Pakistan.

The role encompasses income tax, sales tax, provincial taxes, and insurance-related tax matters, with a focus on accurate reconciliations, timely filings, and proactive issue resolution. A strong Excel and ERP background is preferred.