Assistant Manager Tax

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ASSISTANT MANAGER TAX & FUNDS

At FMC, our employees are guided by our purpose: Innovation for Agriculture, Solutions for the Planet. We provide farmers innovative solutions that increase the productivity and resilience of their land. From our industry-leading pipeline to novel biologicals and precision technologies, we are passionate about the power of science to solve agriculture's biggest challenges.

ASSISTANT MANAGER TAX & FUNDS

At FMC, our employees are guided by our purpose: Innovation for Agriculture, Solutions for the Planet. We provide farmers innovative solutions that increase the productivity and resilience of their land. From our industry-leading pipeline to novel biologicals and precision technologies, we are passionate about the power of science to solve agriculture's biggest challenges.

For more than a century, FMC has successfully delivered some of the of the industry's most advanced, innovative solutions that protect farmers' crops from destructive pests and disease, while also protecting the environment. We are committed to fulfilling our mission of discovering new herbicide, insecticide and fungicide active ingredients, product formulations and pioneering technologies that are consistently better for the planet.

Position Summary

The Assistant Manager, Tax & Funds is responsible for overseeing the accurate processing of company taxes and compliance including employee-related tax, administration of employee funds including Provident Fund, Gratuity, Workers' Profit Participation Fund (WPPF) and Workers Welfare Fund (WWF). This role ensures timely tax filings, Funds accounts maintenance, statutory filings and supports statutory audits. The position also handles fund investments, government compliance, and internal control procedures, serving as a key point of contact for auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory authorities.

Location: Lahore, Pakistan

The Role

Taxation & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with Income Tax Ordinance, VAT, PRA, and FED regulations for employee and vendor-related deductions.
• Prepare and submit tax returns and statutory filings (e.g., withholding statements, VAT returns).
• Liaise with tax consultants and respond to notices from FBR and PRA.
• Issue tax certificates to employees and manage employer tax statements.
• Manage payroll-related tax calculations including employee income tax and timely deposit of withholding taxes.
• Ensure accurate final settlements for exiting employees, including calculations for Provident Fund, Gratuity, and Leave Encashment.
  
  

Funds (Provident, Gratuity, WPPF and WWF) Administration

• Maintain individual employee records for Provident and Gratuity funds.
• Process PF withdrawals, contributions, and transfers in compliance with internal policies.
• Oversee investments of employee funds and ensure timely reconciliation of fund bank accounts.
• Ensure compliance and timely disbursement of WPPF payments and returns to labor departments.
• Organize and document meetings of Fund Trustees and coordinate actuarial evaluations.
  
  

Audit & Reporting

• Support internal and external audits related to taxes and fund management.
• Prepare and submit necessary reconciliations (e.g., blackline, VAT, fund accounts).
• Ensure implementation and adherence to Internal Control Procedures (ICP) related to Taxes and Funds.
  
  

Coordination & Miscellaneous

• Liaise with banks, government bodies, and auditors for smooth fund and payroll operations.
• Attend legal hearings and support ongoing litigations related to labor matters when required.
• Stay vigilant on cyber-security risks related to payroll systems.
• Handle unplanned tasks as directed, demonstrating flexibility and problem-solving skills.
  
  

The Candidate

• Bachelor's or master's degree in finance, Accounting or a related field.
• Minimum 5–7 years of hands-on experience in tax compliance.
• Experience managing Provident Fund, Gratuity Fund, and WPPF-related activities is essential.
• Familiarity with tax regulations (Income Tax, VAT, PRA, FED), and internal control processes in Pakistan.
• Certification in taxation, or compliance (e.g. ICAEW, ICAP, or PIPFA) will be an added advantage.
• Strong command of Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas, reconciliation reports).
• Knowledge of Blackline reconciliation and journal entries.
• Comfort working with financial audits and statutory reporting formats.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and discretion.
• Strong understanding of Internal Control Procedures (ICP) in finance.
• Willingness to engage with government bodies, auditors, and legal advisors when needed.
• Up-to-date knowledge of statutory laws and tax reforms impacting funds.

Seniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionAccounting/Auditing and Finance
• IndustriesAgricultural Chemical Manufacturing

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