Senior Tax Officer

Santa Fe Cattle Company Pvt Ltd

Lahore , Pakistan

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PKR. 80,000 - 80,000/Month

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Tax Officer to oversee tax compliance, filings, and regulatory matters within our organization. The ideal candidate will ensure strict adherence to Sales Tax, Income Tax, and Withholding Tax laws while managing tax returns, audits, and correspondence with tax authorities. This role requires coordinating with tax consultants and regulatory bodies to resolve tax-related issues efficiently and maintain full compliance.

Key Responsibilities

- Prepare and file monthly Sales Tax returns, including performing necessary reconciliations.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable Sales Tax and Income Tax regulations.
- Manage withholding tax deductions under sections 153, 155, 149, and other relevant provisions, ensuring timely deposits via challans.
- Accurately prepare and file Income Tax returns within stipulated deadlines.
- Handle tax notices, audits, and official correspondence with tax authorities in a professional manner.
- Liaise with tax consultants to facilitate prompt resolution of tax queries and issues.
- Calculate quarterly advance tax and perform e-filing of withholding tax statements and reconciliations.
- Prepare and reconcile Sales Tax input/output adjustments, ensuring accurate input tax claims and proper adjustments against output tax in compliance with regulations.
- Maintain comprehensive and organized tax records in accordance with legal requirements.
- Support management with tax planning and advisory services.
- Assist in tax reconciliations related to milk sales, feed purchases, medicines, fuel, utilities, and other business transactions.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the Head of Department.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in taxation.
- Strong knowledge of Sales Tax, Income Tax, and Withholding Tax laws and regulations.
- Proven experience in handling tax audits, assessments, and notices.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills combined with strong communication abilities.
- High attention to detail with the ability to consistently meet deadlines.
- Proficiency in MS Excel and familiarity with tax-related software and government portals.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits

- ITP (Income Tax Practitioner) certification is highly desirable.
- Experience in the dairy, manufacturing, FMCG, or agribusiness sectors will be considered an advantage.
- Competitive monthly salary package ranging from Rs. 80,000 to Rs. 90,000.
- Company-provided lunch.
- Opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative and supportive work environment.
- This is a full-time, on-site position based in Lahore. Candidates should be willing to travel up to 25% and must have reliable commuting options or plan to relocate to Lahore prior to joining.

This position presents a challenging and rewarding opportunity for a tax professional eager to contribute to a dynamic organization while advancing their career in taxation and compliance.