Role Profile
Job Description
Job Title
Directorate or Region
Taxation Control &
Job Reference
Compliance Specialist
Number
- Exams
Department/Count
Pakistan, South Asia
ry
LHE/E/29/1415
Exams
Location of post
Lahore
Pay Band
PB4; Starting PKR 62000/-
Reports to
Manager Financial
Planning & Analysis
Duration of job
2 years fixed term contract
PURPOSE OF JOB
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Carry out day –to-day activities pertaining to taxation administration for the Exams department
Assist the Head of Financial Planning & Analysis and Manager Financial Planning & Analysis with
administration and filing of monthly tax returns /statements for exams
The role will ensure compliance with tax laws and organizational policies
CONTEXT AND ENVIRONMENT
Examination Services Department
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The British Council’s Exams Department has set in place an ambitious plan to ensure its growth and
greater impact in a fast changing, global environment. To do this, the division needs to work more
effectively and efficiently with partners, both internal and external from all sectors of society.
Due to the scale of the operations, the organization feels there should be a dedicated resource to
manage the taxation requirements in line with applicable taxation laws / regulations.
The position will be reporting to Manager Financial Planning & Analysis as part of the team headed by the
Head of Financial Planning and Analysis.
Team Structure
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The position has no direct reports
The position will be responsible for the provision of necessary support for tax administration and ensuring
compliance with applicable laws.
The job scope will extend to three large offices in Karachi , Lahore ,Islamabad and two small offices in
Multan and Faisalabad
ACCOUNTABILITIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND MAIN DUTIES
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Coordinate and lead accurate monthly computation of direct / indirect taxes and preparation of tax
package for reporting
Coordinate direct & indirect tax audits & tax litigations , representations with tax authorities
Responsible for preparation of tax refunds annual corporate tax and monthly sales tax returns
Responsible for support in SAP accounting
Ensuring timely tax reporting , tax provisions and other internal or external tax related requirements
Ensure adherence to applicable FCCF requirements for taxation
Responsible for maintaining appropriate documentation and explanations for tax reconciliations
underlying the monthly tax returns
Provide support to Head of Financial Planning & Analysis / Manager Financial Planning & Analysis in
managing the annual financial planning exercise by implementing tax planning modules
Provide support to Head of Procurement in managing the implementation of direct taxation requirements
in line with applicable laws
Provide support to Manager Finance – BSS in setting up and reporting applicable FCCF controls
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KEY RELATIONSHIPS
The post holder will need to develop successful relationships with
 Regulatory /taxation authorities
 The exams finance & procurement teams
 BSS finance team
OTHER IMPORTANT REQUIREMENTS OF JOB:
Some travel within Pakistan might be required for training and workshops
Passport/visa and/or nationality
requirement.
Security or legal checks required for this
role.
Right to work in Pakistan
Security check as applicable to all British Council staff
Person Specification
Essential
Desirable
Assessment
stage
The following behaviours will be
assessed during interview and
performance evaluation:
Behaviours
See The
Behaviours
Dictionary for
details
Working Together- Essential level Making it
Happen –Essential level
The following behaviours will be
assessed only during performance
evaluation:
Shaping the Future –Essential level
Creating Shared Purpose – Essential level
Connecting With Others – Essential level
Being Accountable – Essential level
Core Skills
Skills and
Knowledge
See The Generic
Skills Dictionary for
details
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Other Skills:
Managing finance and
resources (level 2)
Using Technology (level 2)
Communicating and
Influencing (level 2)
Experience
Qualifications
Submitted by
Interview and
Performance
Evaluation
Bachelor’s level degree in relevant field or
Part qualified ACCA, ACA
Recruitment Team
Date
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Familiar with SAP
ERP
Good knowledge
of applicable tax
laws ( direct /in –
direct)
One year relevant
work experience
Professional
Qualification ACCA,
ACA with registered
tax practitioner status
Short listing
and Interview
English
language test
Short listing
and Interview
Short listing
09-March-15
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