{"id":28587,"date":"2025-11-26T14:03:59","date_gmt":"2025-11-26T11:03:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/insightss.co\/blogs\/?post_type=job&#038;p=28587"},"modified":"2025-12-24T16:25:54","modified_gmt":"2025-12-24T13:25:54","slug":"assistant-manager-taxation","status":"publish","type":"job","link":"https:\/\/insightss.co\/blogs\/job\/assistant-manager-taxation\/","title":{"rendered":"Assistant Manager \u2013 Taxation"},"content":{"rendered":"<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"4\" width=\"668\"><strong>Job Description\u00a0 <\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"4\" width=\"668\"><strong>OVERVIEW<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"146\">Job Title<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"3\" width=\"522\"><strong>Assistant Manager \u2013 Taxation<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"146\">Job Code<\/td>\n<td width=\"216\">N\/A<\/td>\n<td width=\"75\">Job Grade<\/td>\n<td width=\"231\">&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"146\">Direct Reporting Relationships<\/td>\n<td width=\"216\">N\/A<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"306\">Supervises (Job Title): N\/A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"146\">Department<\/td>\n<td width=\"216\">Taxation<\/td>\n<td width=\"75\">Section<\/td>\n<td width=\"231\">N\/A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"146\">Number of vacancies<\/td>\n<td width=\"216\">1<\/td>\n<td width=\"75\">Location<\/td>\n<td width=\"231\">Lahore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"146\">Role Purpose<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"3\" width=\"522\">The Assistant Manager \u2013 Taxation will play a key role in managing tax compliance, planning, and advisory services for corporate clients. This individual will ensure that tax returns (direct and indirect) are prepared accurately and submitted on time, lead tax projects (including transfer pricing), and provide strategic tax recommendations. The role includes substantial client interaction, cross-functional coordination, and mentorship of junior staff.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"4\" width=\"668\"><strong>KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES &amp; ACTIVITIES<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"4\" width=\"668\"><strong>Key Activities<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"4\" width=\"668\"><strong>Tax Compliance, Advisory &amp; Technical Delivery<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Manage and review corporate tax and indirect tax compliance deliverables for multiple clients.<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Lead engagements involving tax structuring, tax planning, and business transformation support.<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Prepare high-quality tax advisory reports, technical memos, and client deliverables.<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Conduct detailed tax research and interpret evolving tax legislation.<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Support tax controversy services, including audit defense, appeals, and submissions to authorities.<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Maintain a strong understanding of global tax developments and their local implications.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"4\" width=\"668\"><strong>Transfer Pricing &amp; Transaction Support<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Oversee Transfer Pricing documentation, benchmarking studies, and compliance packages.<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Lead tax due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and corporate restructuring mandates.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"4\" width=\"668\"><strong>Client Management &amp; Cross-Functional Collaboration<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Lead client interactions, manage expectations, and address tax matters proactively.<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Collaborate with cross-functional teams (finance, legal, advisory) on integrated projects.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"4\" width=\"668\"><strong>Leadership, Quality &amp; Business Development<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Supervise, coach, and mentor junior staff while ensuring high-quality deliverables.<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Develop and implement process improvements for tax reporting efficiency.<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Assist in business development by identifying opportunities and supporting proposals.<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ensure risk management policies and quality standards are consistently met.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"4\" width=\"668\"><strong>JOB \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0SPECIFICATIONS<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"146\"><strong>Knowledge \/ Skills<\/strong><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"3\" width=\"522\">\n<ul>\n<li>Strong technical knowledge of tax law and regulations.<\/li>\n<li>Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and data-gathering skills.<\/li>\n<li>Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel).<\/li>\n<li>Good communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with clients and tax authorities.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to manage multiple assignments under tight deadlines.<\/li>\n<li>Leadership ability: coaching, supervising, and mentoring junior staff.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"146\"><strong>Education \/<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Certifications<\/strong><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"3\" width=\"522\">\n<ul>\n<li>Bachelor\u2019s in Accounting, Finance, Business, Law, or a related field.<\/li>\n<li>Professional qualification preferred (e.g., CA, ACCA, CPA, CTA, or equivalent).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"146\"><strong>Experience<\/strong><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"3\" 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