Tax Litigation and Compliance Professional

We're Hiring: Tax Litigation and Compliance Professional Location: Karachi, Pakistan

Riaz Ahmad, Saqib, Gohar and Co., Chartered Accountants is looking for a Tax Litigation and Compliance Professional to join its Tax Advisory team.

The role requires a well-rounded tax professional who can manage tax compliance assignments, handle client filings, respond to tax notices, and support tax litigation matters before relevant tax authorities and appellate forums. The ideal candidate should have practical knowledge of Pakistani tax laws, tax portals, compliance procedures, and litigation documentation.

Key Responsibilities:

  • • Prepare and file monthly, quarterly, and annual tax returns, including Income Tax, Sales Tax, and Withholding Tax Statements.

  • • Monitor tax calendars and ensure timely filing of client submissions.

  • • Handle correspondence with FBR, SRB, PRA, and other tax authorities.

  • • Prepare responses to tax notices, assessments, audit notices, and related queries.

  • • Support the drafting and filing of appeals, stay applications, legal notices, and other tax-related documents.

  • • Assist in representation before Commissioner Appeals, ATIR, and coordinate with external counsel for higher forum matters.

  • • Conduct legal research on tax laws, case laws, regulatory updates, and practical tax positions.

  • • Coordinate with clients, internal teams, and tax authorities for smooth handling of compliance and litigation matters.

Qualifications and Experience:

  • • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Law, or a related discipline.

  • • LLB will be preferred for candidates with litigation exposure.

  • • CA Finalist, ACCA, ICMA, or equivalent professional qualification will be an added advantage.

  • • 2 to 5 years of relevant experience in tax compliance, tax litigation, tax advisory, or professional services.

  • • Practical understanding of Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, Sales Tax Act, 1990, and provincial sales tax laws.

  • • Experience with IRIS, SRB, PRA, and other relevant tax e-portals.

Core Competencies:

  • • Strong understanding of Pakistani tax laws and filing procedures.

  • • Good tax drafting, legal research, and case analysis skills.

  • • Ability to prepare responses to notices, assessments, and appeals.

  • • Strong command of MS Excel and tax-related systems.

  • • Effective written and verbal communication skills.

  • • Client coordination and relationship management.

  • • Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet strict deadlines.

  • • Professional attitude, confidentiality, and attention to detail.

Why Join Us?

  • At Riaz Ahmad, Saqib, Gohar and Co., Chartered Accountants, you will be part of a professional, learning-focused, and growth-oriented environment where tax professionals are given the opportunity to work on diverse client matters, strengthen their technical expertise, and build a meaningful career in tax advisory, compliance, and litigation.

What We Offer:

  • • Competitive salary package

  • • Medical and health benefits for self and family >

  • • Paid annual leave

  • • Community religious leaves

  • • Maternity and paternity leaves

  • • Bereavement and family care leave

  • • Local and international mobility opportunities

  • • Sponsored learning and development

  • • Career development plans

  • • Education reimbursement for employees

  • • Team outings and annual events

  • • Long service awards