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 Division
Constellation Software Inc. acquires, manages and builds industry specific software businesses globally. Jonas is an operating group of Constellation Software Inc., a leading provider of software and services to a select group of public and private sector markets. Constellation Software operates in over 100 countries and dozens of verticals. Constellation Software has completed over 900 acquisitions of small, medium and large private and public companies since its inception in 1995
Job Description
We are looking for a Senior Staff Accountant to maintain our financial records, including purchases, sales, receipts and payments.
Senior Staff Accountant job duties include working closely with the existing team to create and analyze financial reports, process accounts payable and receivable and manage invoices and tax payments. Our ideal candidate holds an Accounting degree and is familiar with Microsoft Dynamics GP (GP) accounting software.
Ultimately, the responsibilities are to accurately record all day-to-day financial transactions of our company.
Responsibilities
• Record day to day financial transactions and complete the posting process within GP
• Post invoice batches within the sales module and ensuring that the invoices are being deferred correctly in GP
• Prepare AR aging reports, assist in preparation of the allowance of doubtful account provision and supporting material.
• Process customer account credits, return memos, cash receipts and apply them against invoices in GP
• Coordinates and manages all relevant support relating to customer invoices including executed contracts, purchase orders and other support material
• Assist in the regular reconciliation of AR related accounts (e.g., work in progress, AR, deferred revenue)
• Assist with state sales tax compliance and other tax requirements
• Assist in the preparation of internal monthly financial statements related to monthly, quarterly and annual reporting within deadlines and with high attention to accuracy, including:
• Bank and account reconciliation preparation and adjustments, analytical review and variance analysis
• Reconcile the AP and AR Subledgers to the General Ledger
• Update of quarterly accruals and commitment
• Preparation of journal entries for month end close; and
• Identify inter-company differences and send to local accounting team findings
• Prepare intercompany journals (recharges etc.) as required by local accounting team
• Generating smartview reports from GP to use in various reports
• Assistance with preparation of balance sheet reconciliations monthly and related reports
• Assistance with preparation of revenue analysis reports monthly
• Assistance with preparation of trial balance variance analysis and commentary monthly
• Assist with quarterly disclosure reporting and templates
• Generates and maintains complete records of all financial transactions in accordance to IFRS and in time to meet internal and external timelines
• Implement process improvements to accounting processes and procedures to increase efficiency and effectiveness
• Undertake special projects and ad hoc analysis as needed
Requirements
• Proven bookkeeping/accounting experience
• Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting payable/receivable principles
• Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records
• Data entry skills along with a knack for numbers
• Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and proprietary software
• Proficiency in English and in MS Excel
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Professional Accounting qualification or equivalent degree in Finance, Accounting
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.
