Assistant Accountant

3 days ago

Islamabad, Islamabad, Pakistan Contour Software 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

The Division

Constellation Software Inc. acquires, manages, and builds software companies in a variety of vertical markets, enabling them to be clear leaders in their industries. Our companies provide mission-critical enterprise solutions for vertical industries across the entire industry value chain.

Contour Software is a subsidiary of Constellation Software Inc., listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange. Constellation Software is a conglomerate of vertical market software companies and has completed over 1100 acquisitions since inception in 1995.

Job Description

We are looking for an Assistant Accountant to maintain our financial records, including purchases, sales, receipts, and payments. Assistant Accountant job duties include working with the Controller 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

  1. Record day-to-day financial transactions and complete the posting process within GP.
  2. Post invoice batches within the sales module and ensure that the invoices are being deferred correctly in GP.
  3. Review AR aging reports.
  4. Process customer account credits, return memos, cash receipts, and apply them against invoices in GP.
  5. Coordinate and prepare customer invoices and reconcile monthly invoice activity to ensure completeness and accuracy.
  6. Coordinate and manage all relevant support relating to customer invoices including executed contracts, purchase orders, and other support material.
  7. Assist in the regular reconciliation of AR-related accounts (e.g., AR, deferred revenue).
  8. Assist with state sales tax compliance and other tax requirements.
  9. 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:
  10. Bank and account reconciliation preparation and adjustments, analytical review, and variance analysis.
  11. Reconcile the AP and AR subledgers to the General Ledger.
  12. Update quarterly accruals and commitments.
  13. Preparation of journal entries for month-end close.
  14. Process accounts payable by analyzing different invoices and ensuring they are coded correctly and posting them into GP.
  15. Identify intercompany differences and send findings to the local accounting team.
  16. Prepare intercompany journals (management fees, recharges, etc.).
  17. Prepare foreign exchange journals and send them to the local accounting team for review.
  18. Prepare transfer pricing journals and send them to the local accounting team for review.
  19. Generate smartview reports from GP to use in various reports.
  20. Assist with the preparation of balance sheet reconciliations monthly and related reports.
  21. Assist with the preparation of revenue analysis reports monthly.
  22. Assist with preparation of trial balance variance analysis and commentary monthly.
  23. Assist with quarterly disclosure reporting and templates.
  24. Generate and maintain complete records of all financial transactions in accordance with IFRS and in time to meet internal and external timelines.
  25. Implement process improvements to accounting processes and procedures to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
  26. Undertake special projects and ad hoc analysis as needed.
Requirements

  1. Proven bookkeeping/accounting experience.
  2. Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting payable/receivable principles.
  3. Proven ability to calculate, post, and manage accounting figures and financial records.
  4. Data entry skills along with a knack for numbers.
  5. Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and proprietary software.
  6. Proficiency in English and in MS Excel.
  7. High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
  8. Finalist or part qualified Professional qualification (ACCA / ICAP or similar), Bachelor.
Exciting Benefits We Offer

  1. Market-leading Salary.
  2. Medical Coverage – Self & Dependents.
  3. Parents Medical Coverage.
  4. Provident Fund.
  5. Employee Performance-based bonuses.
  6. Home Internet Subsidy.
  7. Conveyance Allowance.
  8. Profit Sharing Plan [Tenured Employees Only].
  9. Life Benefit.
  10. Child Care Facility.
  11. Company Provided Lunch/Dinner.
  12. Professional Development Budget.
  13. Recreational area for in-house games.
  14. Sporadic On-shore training opportunities.
  15. Friendly work environment.
  16. 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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