Financial Analyst

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:

PYXiS Software Group , a wholly owned portfolio of the Jonas Operating Group of Constellation Software (TSX: CSU) Pyxis operates 28 independently managed software companies around the world in 10 vertical markets.

The Position:

We are looking for a Financial Analyst to maintain our financial records, including purchases, sales, receipts and payments. The Financial Analyst job duties include working closely with the Hiring Manager 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

Review of AR aging reports, assist in preparation of the allowance of doubtful account provision and supporting material, send monthly AR statements to customers, process and follow up on customer payments

Process customer account credits, return memos, cash receipts and apply them against invoices 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

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

Process accounts payable by analyzing different invoices and making sure they are coded correctly and posting them into GP

Identify inter-company differences and send to local accounting team findings

Prepare intercompany journals (management fees, recharges etc.) as required by local accounting team

Prepare foreign exchange journals and send to local accounting team to review

Prepare transfer pricing journals and send to local accounting team to review

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:

BS degree in Finance and Accounting or professional Accounting qualification finalist / completed

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

Exciting Benefits we offer:

Medical Coverage – Self & Dependents

Parents Medical Coverage

Provident Fund

Employee Performance-based bonuses

Home Internet Subsidy

Conveyance Allowance

Profit Sharing Plan [Tenured Employees Only]

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.

As a subsidiary of CSI, Contour Software serves as a dedicated Global Centre, currently housing employees and teams for more than 150 Divisional and Corporate departments. 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