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 hiring a General Manager with leadership and technical accounting experience to lead our important Karachi Finance Division. This Division consists of 30 professionals today with plans for rapid growth to 100 people. In this role, you will lead a strategically important and growing team of skilled accounting professionals and ensure accuracy, efficiency and compliance with Banyan’s standards and processes. This role is highly coordinated with our onshore team in Canada/US. Please note that this is an on-site job based in Karachi.
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership, direction, and mentorship to foster a high-performing and collaborative team.
- Continuously refine and optimize processes and controls to improve efficiency and precision, including a focus on professional development activities of team members.
- Enhance and maintain a robust internal control environment to ensure compliance with Banyan’s policies / procedures, safeguard company assets, and minimize fraud risks.
- Assist with new employee onboarding process (training, goal setting, succession planning, etc.) and evaluate / improve its ongoing effectiveness.
- Ensure prompt and orderly filings associated with our Karachi entity, which includes the outsourced payroll provider, external counsel and audit firm (audit findings, account discrepancies, and compliance).
- Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable/receivable, general ledger maintenance, and financial reporting.
- Partner with HR for in-person interviews and ensure salary grid remains up to date.
- Partner with Banyan’s Head Office Controller to support strategic initiatives and business goals, fostering strong business partnerships across the organization.
The ideal candidate for the role will possess the following characteristics:
- 12-15+ years of relevant leadership and work experience, preferably leading an outsourced firm for an international company and/or senior role(s) within a Big 4 accounting firm.
- Recognized professional accounting degree.
- Proficiency in verbal and written English with strong communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
- Highly motivated with a strong desire for personal and professional growth, with an interest in the software industry.
- Curiosity for how businesses operate, a tenacious attitude towards research, and the ability to think and work independently or as part of a team.
- Experience with accounting ERP systems (SAGE Intacct is considered a plus).
- Highly motivated and energetic, with a keen interest in entrepreneurship, software, and finance.
- Flexible work hours, including availability from 2PM to 10PM Pakistan Standard Time.
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. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at Banyan: Banyan affirms that inequality is detrimental to our Teams, associates, our Operating Companies, and the communities we serve.
Our goal is to impact lasting change through our actions. Together, we unite for equality and equity. Banyan is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic, including race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, or protected veteran status and will not discriminate against anyone on the basis of a disability. We support an inclusive workplace where associates excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance.
