Tax Specialist

About AkzoNobel

Since 1792, we've been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people's lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We're active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It's what you'd expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that's dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let's paint the future together.

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Job Purpose

• Ensure full compliance with Pakistan's direct and indirect tax regulations.
• Accurately and timely file all tax returns.
• Manage and resolve tax assessments and audits.
• Engage proactively with tax authorities and external consultants.
• Support strategic decision-making by providing tax-related insights.
• Ensure all business transactions comply with applicable fiscal laws.

Key Accountabilities
Tax Compliance & Reporting

• Prepare and file monthly sales tax returns in accordance with federal and provincial regulations.
• Manage quarterly and annual income tax filings, including advance tax payments and deferred tax calculations.
• Submit withholding tax statements and ensure timely remittance to authorities.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation for all tax filings and ensure audit readiness.

Audit & Assessment Management

• Lead the resolution of tax assessments, audits, and inquiries by compiling relevant data and coordinating with external consultants.
• Act as the primary liaison with tax authorities, auditors, and internal stakeholders during audits and inspections.

Process & System Improvements

• Conduct monthly reconciliations of tax ledger accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and compliance in tax operations.
• Collaborate with IT and finance teams to optimize SAP FICO usage for tax reporting.

Strategic Support

• Provide tax advisory support for new business initiatives, contracts, and transactions.
• Monitor changes in tax laws and regulations and assess their impact on the business.
• Support transfer pricing documentation and compliance, if applicable.

Others

• Risk Management: Develop and maintain a tax risk register and mitigation strategies.
• Training & Development: Conduct internal training sessions on tax compliance for finance and operations teams.
• Digital Transformation: Lead initiatives to digitize tax documentation and automate compliance workflows.
• Cross-border Taxation: If applicable, support regional tax matters including withholding tax on cross-border payments and treaty benefits.

Experience

• 5–6 years in taxation, preferably in a multinational or large corporate environment

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Office Suite
• Working knowledge of SAP FICO
• Familiarity with FBR and provincial tax portals
• Understanding of Company Law, Fiscal Regulations, and State Bank Trade Finance rules

Education

• ACCA, CA, or equivalent professional qualification
  
  

At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.

Requisition ID: 48536 

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