Expert Tax Accounting & Planning at PMCL-JAZZ

Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Tax Accounting, Tax Compliance, Tax Forecasting, Financial Reporting, IAS 12, Variance Analysis, Tax Reporting Packages, Financial Planning, Budgeting, Income Tax Laws, SOX Controls, Tax Return Filing, Auditing, Stakeholder Management, Analytical Skills, Oracle

Industry

Telecommunications

Description

Grade Level: L2 Location: Islamabad Last date to apply: 27th February 2026 What is Expert Tax Accounting & Planning? The Expert Tax Accounting & Planning role is responsible for managing tax accounting, compliance, forecasting, and reporting activities to ensure accurate financial reporting and adherence to applicable tax laws. The position supports business planning through tax forecasting and works closely with internal stakeholders, auditors, consultants, and group reporting teams. The role reports directly to the Manager Accounting & Planning and has no people reporting directly into it with an extended team of 12 team members. What does Expert Tax Accounting & Planning do? Determine and record accurate current and deferred tax impacts on a monthly basis in accordance with IAS 12. Perform variance analysis for inclusion in monthly management reports and forecasts. Prepare quarterly tax reporting packages and position papers for group reporting and share with VEON. Develop tax-related reports for internal stakeholders and departments. Conduct tax forecasting for financial planning and budgeting purposes. Prepare quarterly forecasts of tax positions and future tax payments. Collaborate with the planning team to incorporate forecasted tax expense and payment figures into financial models. Ensure compliance with applicable income tax laws in Pakistan. Monitor SOX controls related to taxation and ensure timely and accurate filing of tax returns. Coordinate with external and internal auditors on tax accounting matters and resolve audit queries. Liaise with tax consultants for advisory support on complex tax matters. Provide assistance to the tax litigation team in managing ongoing tax cases. Identify and support the implementation of end-to-end tax process improvement initiatives. Jazz is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support, and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. What are we looking for and what does it require to be Expert Tax Accounting & Planning? Experience and Educational requirements CA or ACCA, qualified/part qualified CA/ 14 years education in Accounts and Finance. 3-4 years of experience. Telecom sector experience will be preferred. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Stakeholder management. Analytical skills. Detailed knowledge of Tax laws applicable in Pakistan. In-dept knowledge of IAS 12 for recording of deferred tax. Experience of tax accounting and planning process. Oracle Windows OS and MS Office Why Join Jazz? As one of the leading employers in the country, Jazz epitomizes the philosophy that each Jazz employee is passionately living a better every day inspired and enabled by visionary leadership, a unique professional culture, a flourishing lifestyle, and continuous learning and development. Our core values include qualities essential for a positive organizational culture - truthfully guiding entrepreneurial and innovative mindsets, harnessing professional and interpersonal collaboration, and fostering across-the-board customer-obsession. As one of the largest private sector organizations in Pakistan, our objective is to continue to change the lives of our 70+ million customers for the better. This is an opportunity for someone who wants to be part of something transformative, someone who can play a critical role in driving our success. Together, we can empower millions more with the tools necessary to progress in an increasingly digital economy.

Responsibilities

This role manages tax accounting, compliance, forecasting, and reporting to ensure accurate financial reporting and adherence to tax laws, while supporting business planning through tax forecasting. Responsibilities include determining current and deferred tax impacts monthly, preparing quarterly tax reporting packages, and ensuring compliance with Pakistani income tax laws.