Assistant Accountant

Contour Software


Date: 15 hours ago
City: Karachi
Contract type: Full time

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 Contour & Constellation:

Contour Software is a wholly owned subsidiary of Constellation Software Inc. (CSI), which acquires, manages and builds market-leading software businesses that develop industry-specific, mission-critical enterprise software solutions to serve both the public and private sectors. Prior to going public in 2006, CSI won the prestigious “Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies” award in 2005. Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, and with a global presence, CSI’s subsidiaries operate in more than 80 different industries in over 100 countries, generating annual revenues in excess of $3 Billion.


Contour Software currently houses remote employees for more than 80 Departments (R&D, Finance, IT, Customer Support, Professional Services and Other) belonging to more than 40 of CSI’s 500+ divisions, in 3 offices [KHI, LHE & ISB]. Contour employees are key players in implementing, supporting, extending, enhancing, and renewing enterprise systems that run thousands of medium and large businesses as well as public institutions, globally.


About the Division

At Andromeda Group, we believe in driving the maximum value for consumers everywhere. We're empowering leading clients to help them go further and build optimal engagement for their customers.

About the Position:

We are looking for an Assistant Accountant to join our Finance team for a permanent full-time position. He will manage and coordinate all aspects of accounting and will be responsible for conducting high-level analysis of revenue, credit, expenses and overhead. If you are highly detail-oriented and capable of analyzing data with creativity and innovation in mind, we want to hear from you!

What you'll be working on:

  • Record and post daily financial transactions in Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains).

  • Process and post invoice batches within the sales module, ensuring proper deferral of invoices in GP.

  • Review Accounts Receivable (AR) aging reports and collaborate with the Sales Director to follow up on outstanding invoices.

  • Handle customer account credits, return memos, and cash receipts, applying payments accurately in GP.

  • Prepare and issue customer invoices while reconciling monthly invoice activity for completeness and accuracy.

  • Manage and organize supporting documentation for customer invoices, including contracts, purchase orders, and other relevant materials.

  • Perform regular reconciliations of all Balance Sheet accounts.

  • Assist in the preparation of internal financial reports for monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting within set deadlines, ensuring accuracy.

  • Prepare and post journal entries for month-end close.

  • Identify and resolve intercompany discrepancies, communicating findings to the accounting team.

  • Generate and analyze reports from GP and other financial data sources to support various reporting needs.


Requirements:

  • Minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar role

  • Finalist / Qualified Professional Accountant or bachelor's degree in Accounting.

  • Knowledge of multi-currency transactions

  • Proven experience in an accounting role, preferably with Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains).

  • Strong understanding of financial reporting, reconciliations, and month-end close processes.

  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

  • Ability to work independently and meet strict deadlines.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial reporting tools

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.

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