Sales Tax/Value Added Tax Analyst (Karachi)

Banyan Canopy Group is the Excellence Centre for Banyan Software, providing world-class operational support to drive the success of enterprise software businesses worldwide. Based in Karachi, Pakistan, Banyan Canopy Group plays a critical role in Banyan Software’s long-term buy-and-hold strategy, delivering exceptional services that enable sustainable growth and operational excellence. At Banyan Canopy Group, we are committed to fostering talent, streamlining operations, and upholding the highest standards of accuracy and integrity.

About Banyan Software:

Banyan Software provides the best permanent home for successful enterprise software companies, their employees, and customers.  We are on a mission to acquire, build and grow great enterprise software businesses all over the world that have dominant positions in niche vertical markets. 

In recent years, Banyan was named the #1 fastest-growing private software company in the US on the Inc. 5000 and amongst the top 10 fastest-growing companies by the Deloitte Technology Fast 500.  Founded in 2016 with a permanent capital base setup to preserve the legacy of founders, Banyan focuses on a buy and hold for life strategy for growing software companies that serve specialized vertical markets.

Job Profile:

Banyan is looking to hire a Sales Tax/Value Added Tax (VAT) Analyst to join its highly functioning offshore Karachi team.  The candidate will be responsible for supporting the sales and indirect tax function for Banyan’s companies in coordination with the onshore teams in the UK/Canada/US.  Please note that this is an on-site job based in Karachi. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Prepare, review, and file UK/EU VAT.

• Prepare, review and file US/Canadian sales tax returns.

• Support EC Sales List (ESL), Intrastat and other relevant local reporting.

• Ensure Sales tax/VAT journal entries are properly recorded.  Ensure tax returns filed are timely reconciled with the tax general ledger accounts. 

• Monitor tax deadlines.  Ensure tax filings and payments are timely submitted. 

• Identify and implement applicable tax legislation changes.

• Assist with determining and applying the correct VAT treatment for various transactions (e.g. intercompany charges, recharges, acquisitions).

• Perform sales tax/VAT research to ensure Banyan’s companies are compliant with current tax laws.  Summarize the research in writing, including citations to the specific applicable tax provision codes and regulations.

• Assist with responding to sales tax/VAT audits and enquiries from tax authorities.

• Perform post-acquisition sales tax/VAT integration procedures for acquired companies.

Job Requirements:

• University Degree in Business/Accounting required.  ACA/ACCA/CPA (or equivalent) preferred. 

• Good working knowledge of ERP systems.  Experience using Netsuite is an asset.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to read, interpret, and apply tax legislation preferred.

• Ability to complete multiple assignments with similar deadlines and work effectively under pressure.

• Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment.

• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including creating pivot tables and utilizing functions and formulas.

Banyan Software encourages applications from all qualified individuals.  Applicants with disabilities may notify us of any accommodations needed to support your participation in the recruitment process.  We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying.  Please be aware that only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted for this position.

Banyan Software is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, gender, disability or protected veterans’ status.

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