Assistant Accountant

About Contour

Contour Software has grown from a dozen people to over 2,000 staff across 3 cities, in less than 14 years.

As a subsidiary of Constellation Software Inc., we are proud to be part of a global enterprise software conglomerate that has grown to become one of the top 10 software companies in the world, with employees and customers in 100+ countries. With a broad-based and ever-growing portfolio of market-leading, vertical-market enterprise solutions covering more than 100 industry domains in predominantly mature markets, CSI's recipe creates the perfect environment for professionals to build fulfilling, long-term careers.

What started as an R&D & Accounting back-office, has progressed into a full-service Global Centre serving all functions and departments, at the divisional as well as operating group/corporate level. Today Contour employees, located in Karachi, Lahore & Islamabad, are serving CSI divisions located in time zones spanning the globe, from Sydney to Vancouver. With the global growth of Constellation as the wind in our sails, we are only just getting started!

About Division

Constellation Software (TSX: CSU) is a publicly traded company that acquires, manages, and grows vertical market software companies all over the world.

About Position

The Constellation Software Head Office is seeking an energetic, independent, and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to join our team at the Contour office in Karachi.

The Assistant Accountant will be working closely and assisting Financial Controller with the day-to-day tasks to develop an understanding of standard processes that have an impact on the Business and Financial Statements. They will be able to practice their technical accounting knowledge and work toward process improvement while working with other professionals to learn current accounting practices adopted in the software and service industry.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable by analyzing invoices, ensuring they are approved, correctly coded, and posted into GP.
• Prepare the AP report weekly to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Communicate with vendors regarding payment inquiries, discrepancies, and payment status.
• Record day-to-day financial transactions and complete the posting process within Microsoft Dynamics GP accounting software.
• Maintain complete records of all financial transactions to meet internal and external audits.
• Record journal entries (JEs) related to HQ intercompany payments.
• Record JEs related to foreign exchange (FX) transactions in GP for HQ entities.
• Record credit card transactions and ensure supporting documentation for each payment.
• Maintain the Wire Activity Workbook for all HQ entities.
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end deliverables for operating groups.
• Process employee expense reports and ensure compliance with company policies.
• Provide CSI ACC site access to new users and grant access according to their requirements.
• Send the CSI ACC site login details to the new user via email along with instructions on how to log in.
• Provide troubleshooting assistance to users who encounter issues with the CSI ACC site.
• Undertake special reports and ad hoc analysis as needed.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's / master's degree in accounting
• 1+ years of experience working in a similar role.
• Experience with process improvement initiatives and implementing best practices in accounts receivable and accounts payable processes.
• Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting payable/receivable principles.
• Proven ability to calculate, post, and manage accounting figures and financial records.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Good knowledge of MS Excel
  
  

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
  
  

Disclaimer: At Contour, we attribute our success to the unique contributions of our diverse staff. We’re committed to fostering a culture of respect that thrives on the varied perspectives and experiences of all individuals we recruit, employ, promote, and compensate. Since day one, we’ve adhered to a policy that champions a work environment honoring the worth and dignity of each person while being free from all forms of employment discrimination.

In our continuous effort to promote inclusivity, we extend our commitment to individuals with special needs by providing reasonable accommodations. We actively encourage qualified individuals with special needs to apply for the various openings within our company. Should you require assistance in completing the application process or have any inquiries regarding special facilities, please do not hesitate to contact our HR team. Your unique talents and abilities are welcomed and valued here.