Contour Internship – Assistant Manager – Sales Tax

The Perseus Group, a division of Constellation Software (TSX:CSU), is seeking an Assistant Manager – Sales Tax to the lead the offshore sales tax department for the Perseus Group in the Contour Software, Karachi Office . This role is perfect for an individual who is looking for a fast paced, growth orientated environment that will allow for rewarding challenges and a trajectory for long-term growth. If you are a strong performer looking to take their career to the next level, we would love to talk to you about this unique opportunity.

Constellation Software Inc., is a publicly traded company that acquires, manages and grows business software companies all over the world. http://perseusgroup.ca/ , and http://www.csisoftware.com/

What You’ll Be Doing

• Responsible to supervise the sales tax department at Contour Office and ensure compliance with US sales and use tax regulations and handling of GST/HST (Canada) and VAT (European) and GST (Australian) matters.
• Review existing sales tax filings process, tax rate updates, reconciliations, and data analysis.
• Align Great Plains (and DynamicZip, AvaTax, and other tax software) billings and payments with tax regulatory requirements. Experience with AvaTax, Vertex or any other sales tax compliance tools is an asset.
• Perform Sales Tax Nexus study, product taxability and lead implementation of changes required to indirect tax compliance processes as a result of changes to indirect tax legislation.
• Perform sales tax research using TTR and other tax tools to keep entities up to date with recent changes.
• Participate in new business acquisition at the DD stage, perform exposure and compliance study during due diligence for potential new acquisitions prospects. Additionally, integrate and set-up new acquisitions in Great Plains or other billing systems, devise its filing process with the existing Sales Tax framework.
• Working with the internal legal team to manage state-level entity registrations and working with 3rd party representatives (CT Corp).
• Lead indirect tax related audit, voluntary disclosures agreements and controversy matters.
• Lead team of 4 offshore resources at Contour office.

What we’re looking for:

• Minimum 5 years of progressive sales tax experience
• Experience managing an international sales tax compliance function.
• Experience and working knowledge of international and US sales taxes
• Good working knowledge of ERP systems, including Great Plains
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, good interpersonal skills and the ability to read and interpret legislation;
• Ability to handle multiple assignments, work effectively under pressure and work well in a team environment
• Strong attention to detail, ability to think creatively, and solve complex problems with innovative solutions;
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office suite including advanced used of Excel workbooks and PowerPoint.
• University Degree in Business / Accounting, CPA (or equivalent) preferred, but not required.

Exciting Benefits we offer:

• Market-leading Salary
• Medical Coverage Self & Dependents
• Parents Medical Coverage
• Provident Fund
• Employee Performance-based bonuses
• Home Internet Subsidy
• Conveyance Allowance
• Profit Sharing Plan [Tenured Employees Only]
• Life Benefit
• Child Care Facility
• Company Provided Lunch/Dinner
• Professional Development Budget
• Recreational area for in-house games
• Sporadic On-shore training opportunities
• Friendly work environment
• Leave Encashment