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! Job Description: We are seeing a qualified, independent, and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant, Accounting & Finance, to join the Gemini team at our Contour office in Karachi Responsibilities:

• Record day-to-day financial transactions and complete the posting process within Microsoft Dynamics GP (GP) accounting software
• Bank and account reconciliation preparation and adjustments, analytical review and variance analysis
• Post invoice batches within the sales module and ensuring that the invoices are being deferred correctly in GP
• Coordinate and prepare customer invoices and reconcile monthly invoice activity to ensure completeness and accuracy
• Coordinates and manages all relevant support relating to customer invoices including executed contracts, purchase orders and other support material
• Reconcile the AP and AR Subledgers to the General Ledger
• Preparation of journal entries for month-end close
• Process accounts payable by analyzing different invoices and making sure they are coded correctly and posting them into GP
• Assistance with the preparation of balance sheet reconciliations monthly and related reports
• Assistance with the preparation of revenue analysis reports monthly
• Assistance with the preparation of trial balance variance analysis and commentary monthly
• Generates and maintains complete records of all financial transactions in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and in time to meet internal and external timelines
• Assistance with quarter-end and year-end deliverables to other teams including the Corporate team and External Auditors
• Implement process improvements to accounting processes and procedures to increase efficiency and effectiveness
• Undertake special projects and ad hoc analysis as needed

Professional Acumen

• Be proactive in ensuring processes are completed end-to-end and all deliverables are submitted in a timely manner by the team
• Maintain a continuous improvement mindset and proactively identify, review, and implement process improvements
• When not receiving information or support required, proactively take action to resolve the matter and escalate when needed

Educational and Technical Skills

• 2+ years of proven bookkeeping/accounting experience
• Finalist or part-qualified Professional qualification (ACCA / ICAP or similar), Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related field
• Experience with ERP and proprietary software (preferably Microsoft Dynamics GP)
• Proficiency in English communication skills and in MS Office (primarily in MS Excel)
• A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task and work in a rapidly changing environment
• Maintain a continuous improvement mindset and proactively identify, review, and implement process improvements

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.