Senior Tax Manager - ANZ

 

 
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: 
This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced software consolidator on a significant growth
trajectory with an unmatched M&A environment. This position is a newly created role and
provides the unique opportunity to lead Banyan’s Asia-Pacific tax function. As the Senior Tax
Manager, you will oversee the corporate income and indirect tax compliance for Banyan’s
Australian, New Zealand and Asian subsidiaries. Reporting to the Global Tax Director in North
America and working closely with Finance and other tax team members, the ideal candidate will
have a strong background in Australia and New Zealand that includes M&A tax, corporate income tax and exposure to
corporate income taxes for countries in Southeast Asia. The candidate must be able to work
independently and collaborate with other departments, including M&A, finance, and legal.  This
role requires a tax professional looking to challenge themselves in a fast-paced, highly acquisitive
environment and advance their career in industry.

Responsibilities:
- Prepare, review and sign corporate income tax returns and supporting workpapers for
Banyan’s Australian subsidiaries.
- Manage and collaborate with external tax advisors to complete income tax returns for
Banyan’s subsidiaries in New Zealand and in other Asia-Pacific countries.
- Calculate current and deferred income taxes for Banyan’s Australian, New Zealand and
other Asia-Pacific subsidiaries under local GAAP and US GAAP.
- Manage indirect taxes for Banyan’s Australian, New Zealand and other Asia-Pacific
subsidiaries. Prepare, review, remit, and file Australian GST and Business Activity
statements, and New Zealand GST returns.
- Manage tax audits with the Australian Tax Office, New Zealand Inland Revenue, and other
tax authorities in Asia.
- Work with the Global M&A Senior Tax Manager and perform pre-acquisition tax planning
and due diligence on potential Australian and other Asia-Pacific acquisitions.
- Review tax related items in opening balance sheet and purchase price accounting
calculations for Australian and other Asia-Pacific acquisitions.
- Work with the Global Tax and Treasury teams to repatriate cash using tax efficient methods.
Ensure withholding tax requirements are met.
- Prepare and review transfer pricing calculations for Banyan’s Australian, New Zealand and
other Asia-Pacific subsidiaries. Ensure transfer pricing reports and contemporaneous
documentation are timely completed with the assistance of external advisors. Manage
transfer pricing payments to ensure they are timely settled and properly recorded.

- Complete ad hoc tax projects, including tax research, analysis, and written memos.

 

Qualifications for success - The ideal candidate for the role will possess the following characteristics:
- Chartered Accountant CA/CPA designation or equivalent experience.
- Proven Australian corporate income tax accounting and returns experience. Experience
must include preparing, reviewing, and signing Australian corporate income tax returns and
calculating current and deferred income taxes for a multi-national company.
- Experience managing corporate income and indirect taxes for Asia-Pacific entities in
countries such as New Zealand, Singapore and Malaysia.
- Experience collaborating with Finance and Legal teams, as well as experience liaising with
the Australian and New Zealand tax authorities.
- Mergers and acquisitions tax planning and due diligence experience required.
- Cross-border tax experience, such as applying for and obtaining double tax treaty relief for
Asia-Pacific countries.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including experience writing tax
memorandums.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Highly motivated and energetic with interest in entrepreneurship, software, and finance.

 

- Our ANZ head office is based on Collins Street, Melbourne.

- We ideally want someone who is open to being in the office at least two days per week.

- Extensive travel is not expected in this role, but there may be a need to travel to regional operating companies or our global HQ in Toronto, Canada a couple of times a year.