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!
The Position:
We are seeking a qualified Manager Accounting & Finance reporting directly to the Onshore Manager for one of its vertical. The successful candidate will have strong accounting knowledge in the software industry, experience with leading a team, be responsible for month-end / quarter-end close and accurately maintain financial records, prepare and oversee deliverables to other teams (i.e. Corporate, Internal Audit, Tax) and external parties (i.e. External Auditors), and have a strong understanding of the intricacies of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, and other financial transactions within an organization. The Manager will have excellent communication, business, and analytical skills. This individual is efficient, resourceful, and could lead a team to accomplish the financial and operational reporting needs of the organization.
Responsibilities:
Have a strong understanding of processes to lead the team in maintaining accurate financials for the business, including:
AR aging and reporting
Billings and collections data
Accrue, defer, and classify revenues and expenses following CSI policies
Maintain accurate balance sheet account reconciliations
Payables management; ensure compliance with the invoice approval process
Treasury management (cash receipt application, bank reconciliations, collections)
Fixed Assets Management
Train and organize the finance team that supports the financial reporting processes.
Responsible for the day-to-day supervision, goal setting, and performance reviews of the finance team.
Review customer contracts and assess IFRS 15 impact to ensure appropriate entries are booked during month-end / quarter-end close.
Have strong working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains (GP) to maintain accurate financial records is a plus.
Work closely with business managers on the monthly forecast; ensure accuracy of forecast for reporting.
Develop strong team cohesion through continuous contact with team members in the form of regularly scheduled one on ones, and team meetings. Engage in a process of continuous improvement to use tools to automate as much of the financial reporting processes as possible.
Perform and complete other duties and responsibilities that may arise.
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 the team is not receiving information or support required, proactively take action to resolve the matter and escalate when needed
Technical and Educational Qualifications:
Minimum 7-10 years of professional experience in a leadership role including team management.
Financial knowledge in the software / IT field, specifically with financial operations and accounting guidelines.
A strong understanding of accounting guidelines, particularly IFRS 15 and IFRS 16 is required.
Ability to manage and prioritize competing deliverables in a fast-paced environment.
Strong communication skills.
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office suite including advanced use of Excel workbooks and PowerPoint.
Experience with Great Plains is a plus.
Professional Accounting Designation is 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
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.
