Stream Head/ -Tax Accounting & Assurance
Full time
at PMCL-JAZZ
in
Pakistan
Posted on December 13, 2024
Job details
Stream Head/ -Tax Accounting & Assurance
Province of Islamabad
Description
Grade Level: L3/L4 Location: Islamabad Last date to apply: 20th Dec, 2024 What does 'Stream Head/Head -Tax Accounting & Assurance’ do?- Tax Accounting and Compliance: Ensure accurate and timely tax accounting under IFRS, with a strong focus on quality and technical standards. Manage corporate income tax compliance processes, including overseeing and coordinating external and internal reviews.
- Stakeholder and Auditor Interaction: Conduct quarterly technical reviews and maintain high-quality communication with external auditors and internal stakeholders (e.g., External Reporting and FP&A teams). Compile, review, and communicate Uncertain Tax Positions (UTPs) at each Q2 and Q4 close to external accountants.
- Reporting and Automation: Organize internal tax accounting reporting processes in line with IFRS requirements, and drive process improvements through tax automation. Enhance tax review procedures by implementing automated tax controls as part of the tax reporting package.
- Training and Knowledge Sharing: Educate and support in-house tax accounting managers across operating companies, ensuring alignment on best practices and technical knowledge.
- Tax Assurance and Risk Management: Conduct tax assurance activities in line with SOX and similar risk assessment standards, including the preparation and review of Uncertain Tax Position memos. Collaborate with internal departments and external auditors to perform SOX and related testing processes, focusing on technical accuracy and detail.
- Project Support and Technical Input: Provide technical tax accounting expertise for cross-departmental projects, including tax planning initiatives. Contribute highly specialized tax accounting insights to various projects initiated or reviewed by headquarters teams.
- Minimum of 12 years of in-house experience as a Tax Accountant under IFRS.
- Strong managerial and interpersonal skills to build relationships and effectively organize work.
- Proven experience working within cross-functional teams that include diverse expertise and cultural backgrounds.
- In-depth knowledge of IFRS; familiarity with US GAAP is an advantage.
- Master’s degree (or equivalent) in finance, accounting, or tax law.
- Proficiency in both written and spoken English.
- Accuracy
- Analytical Thinking
- Project Management
- Technical Expertise
- Integrity
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