The Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of Pakistan, has announced a statutory appointment for the position of Member - Appellate Tribunal Inland Revenue (ATIR) in the MP-1 Scale. Recruitment is being facilitated through Abacus Consulting Technology Limited to induct experienced accounting and tax professionals into Pakistan premier appellate forum responsible for adjudicating complex direct and indirect tax disputes.
Role Overview and Responsibilities
The Appellate Tribunal Inland Revenue functions as an independent judicial body hearing second appeals against orders passed by Inland Revenue Commissioners. The appointed Member will preside over tribunal benches, review disputed assessments concerning income tax, sales tax, and federal excise duty, evaluate reported case law, and draft formal appellate judgments adhering to statutory tax codes.
Candidate Profile and Eligibility Nuances
Applicants must satisfy the prescribed statutory criteria for appointment to judicial and technical tribunal roles. Candidates must hold full professional certification as a Chartered Accountant (CA) with a minimum of ten years of specialized experience in a Chartered Accountancy firm, or as a Cost and Management Accountant (CMA) with at least ten years of relevant post-qualification accounting and tax experience. The maximum age limit is 62 years at the time of application closing.
Nature of Appointment and Pay Scale
The appointment is offered on a contract basis under Federal Government MP-1 Scale terms and conditions. The contract tenure is governed by statutory federal rules.
How to Apply
Qualified accounting and legal tax professionals should apply online through the official recruitment portal at https://abacus-global.com/careers-at-abacus or forward their curriculum vitae and attested credentials via email to atir.member@abacus-global.com before 3 October 2026.
Important Instructions
- Applications received after 3 October 2026 will not be processed.
- Only shortlisted professionals will be contacted for evaluation and interview.
- No travel allowance or daily allowance is admissible for attending interviews.