Grade Level: L3

Job Description:

Jazz is seeking a Manager Tax Litigation to lead tax dispute and litigation management for PMCL Group. This role requires deep tax and legal expertise, strategic thinking, and the ability to coordinate effectively with consultants, legal advisors, and internal teams. The position reports to the Stream Head Tax Litigation and has two direct reports.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement strategic plans for handling tax disputes and litigation in collaboration with tax consultants and legal teams.

• Stay current on changes in tax laws and conduct legal research to support litigation strategies.

• Collate data from relevant departments and prepare, review, and file evidence, legal responses, stay applications, and other tax litigation documentation.

• Represent PMCL Group in hearings, trials, and discussions with Tax Authorities, advocating for the organization's best interests.

• Oversee stay management, ensuring compliance with orders and procedural requirements.

• Maintain dashboards tracking all ongoing litigation cases and deadlines.

• Provide regular litigation updates and risk reports to management.

• Evaluate Uncertain Tax Positions and prepare related position papers.

• Identify taxation matters impacting the telecom industry and collaborate with industry counterparts to achieve shared litigation objectives.

• Conduct detailed risk assessments for each dispute and report implications timely.

Requirements:

• Qualified CA or ACCA / Part-qualified CA / MBA.

• 10+ years of relevant experience, preferably in the telecom sector.

• Experience in tax departments of multinational corporations, local companies, or top accounting firms.

• 5+ years of managerial experience in tax is preferred.

• Strong knowledge of income tax and sales tax laws in Pakistan with hands-on litigation experience.

• Strong analytical, tax accounting, and compliance skills.

• Proven stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.

• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Oracle Fusion) and advanced MS Excel skills.

• Established relationships with Islamabad tax field offices and provincial revenue authorities preferred.

Why Join Jazz?
Jazz is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment. Our employees thrive in a culture of innovation, collaboration, and customer obsession. This role offers the opportunity to play a critical role in shaping tax strategy, supporting millions of customers, and driving transformation in Pakistan’s digital economy.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to work with one of Pakistan’s largest private sector organizations.

• Professional growth and continuous learning.

• Dynamic work environment driven by visionary leadership and innovation.