Senior Financial Accountant

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!

About The Position

We are looking for a Senior Financial Accountant to join our Finance team for a permanent full-time position. The successful candidate will report to the Manager Finance. He will manage and coordinate all aspects of accounting/finance and will be responsible for conducting high-level analysis of revenue, credit, expenses and overheads. If you are highly detail-oriented and capable of analyzing data with creativity and innovation in mind, we want to hear from you!

What You'll Be Working On

• Assist with monthly close procedures including preparing and posting adjusting journal entries
• Ensure accurate and compliant revenue recognition in line with IFRS-15 Standard/local GAAP and perform revenue reconciliations
• Perform revenue/expense analyses and provide explanations for any variances
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations and consolidate the package
• Responsible for AP, AR, GL, FA and bank reconciliation processes
• Responsible for billing and collection
• Maintain statutory financials of all reporting entities
• Research and resolve account discrepancies
• Assist with analyzing financial statements on a monthly basis and report on any variances such as MOM, QOQ and YOY
• Meet processing and reporting deadlines
• Answer accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data
• Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations.
• Assist finance manager with special projects/ad-hoc requests
  
  

Professional Acumen

• The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and communication skills allowing him or her to manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
• Will ensure strong relationships with external vendors and internal customers; maintaining a strong customer service culture and positive attitude within the finance team. Experience with a multilocation environment is a plus.
• Be proactive and eager to contribute and learn, ask lots of questions, and provide solutions. Maintaining a continuous improvement mindset and proactively identify, review, and implement process improvements.
  
  

Education And Technical Skills

• Professional accounting qualifications
• 4-6 years of industry experience in a finance or accounting function. Experience with an international company is a plus.
• Working knowledge of GAAP, IFRS including the new IFRS 15 and 16 standard
• Highly proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office suite including sophisticated Excel workbooks
• Experience with accounting technology including automated solutions and ERP’s for general ledgers.
• Experience with Great Plains, Sage and billing software or other similar programs is a plus.
• A thorough understanding of accounting guidance, including Revenue Recognition.
• Ability to manage, develop and implement new processes to align with best practices.
• Ability to plan, coordinate and execute the month-end close schedule, including timeline development and preparation of balance sheet reconciliations.
• Effective oral, written and business communication skills
• Professional interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and in a team
• Detail-oriented with the ability to meet deadlines, multi-task, and work in a rapidly changing environment
  
  

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.