Assistant Accountant at Contour Software | Lahore

About ContourContour 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 RD 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!We are looking for anAssistant Accountantto 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.ResponsibilitiesRecord 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 reportsProcess 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 accuracyCoordinates 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., 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 analysisReconcile the AP and AR Subledgers to the General LedgerUpdate of quarterly accruals and commitments;Preparation of journal entries for month end closeProcess accounts payable by analyzing different invoices and making sure they are coded correctly and posting them into GP.Identify intercompany differences and send to local accounting team findingsPrepare intercompany journals (management fees, recharges etc.)Prepare foreign exchange journals and send to local accounting team to reviewPrepare transfer pricing journals and send to local accounting team to reviewGenerating smartview reports from GP to use in various reports.Assistance with preparation of balance sheet reconciliations monthly and related reportsAssistance with preparation of revenue analysis reports monthlyAssistance with preparation of trial balance variance analysis and commentary monthlyAssist with quarterly disclosure reporting and templatesGenerates and maintains complete records of all financial transactions in accordance to IFRS and in time to meet internal and external timelinesImplement process improvements to accounting processes and procedures to increase efficiency and effectiveness.Undertake special projects and ad hoc analysis as needed.RequirementsProven bookkeeping/accounting experience.Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting payable/receivable principlesProven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial recordsData entry skills along with a knack for numbersHands-on experience with spreadsheets and proprietary softwareProficiency in English and in MS Excel.High degree of accuracy and attention to detailFinalist or part qualified Professional qualification (ACCA / ICAP or similar), Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field.Exciting Benefits We OfferMarket-leading SalaryMedical Coverage Self DependentsParents Medical CoverageProvident FundEmployee Performance-based bonusesHome Internet SubsidyConveyance AllowanceProfit Sharing Plan [Tenured Employees Only]Life BenefitChild Care FacilityCompany Provided Lunch/DinnerProfessional Development BudgetRecreational area for in-house gamesSporadic On-shore training opportunitiesFriendly work environmentLeave EncashmentDisclaimer:At Contour, we attribute our success to the unique contributions of our diverse staff.