Assistant Accountant

Contour Software, a subsidiary of Constellation Software Inc., has rapidly expanded from a small team to over 2,000 employees across three cities in less than 14 years. As part of a global software conglomerate ranked among the top 10 worldwide, Contour offers professionals the opportunity to build long-term careers within a diverse portfolio of enterprise solutions spanning more than 100 industry domains. Originating as an R&D and accounting back-office, Contour now operates as a full-service global center supporting multiple functions and departments across various time zones. We are currently seeking a qualified, detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to join our PPI team at the Lahore office.

Key Responsibilities

- Prepare bank and account reconciliations, including adjustments, analytical reviews, and variance analysis.
- Post invoice batches within the sales module, ensuring correct deferral of invoices.
- Coordinate and prepare customer and supplier invoices, reconciling monthly invoice activity for accuracy and completeness.
- Assist in the preparation of monthly revenue analysis reports.
- Manage all supporting documentation related to customer invoices, such as executed contracts and purchase orders.
- Support month-end reporting and data analysis activities.
- Assist with balance sheet reconciliations and related payment reports on a monthly basis.
- Contribute to quarter-end and year-end financial deliverables.
- Track, report, and analyze hardware purchases and sales related to terminal tracking.
- Implement process improvements to enhance accounting procedures and efficiency.
- Prepare journal entries required for month-end close.
- Communicate effectively with payment partners through written and verbal channels.
- Record transactions using platforms such as Concur and GP.
- Undertake special projects and perform ad hoc financial analyses as needed.

Required Qualifications

- Minimum of 2 years of proven accounting experience.
- Finalist or part-qualified professional accounting certification (ACCA, ICAP, or equivalent) or a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- Proficiency in English communication and strong skills in MS Office, particularly Excel.
- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to multitask and adapt in a fast-paced, changing environment.
- Proactive approach to completing processes end-to-end and delivering timely results.
- Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to identify and implement process enhancements independently.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits

Candidates who demonstrate a proactive attitude toward resolving issues and escalating when necessary will thrive in this role. The position requires working hours from 4 PM to 1 AM PKT.

Contour offers a competitive salary package along with a comprehensive benefits program, including medical coverage for employees and dependents, parents’ medical coverage, provident fund, and performance-based bonuses. Additional perks include home internet subsidy, conveyance allowance, profit-sharing plans for tenured employees, life benefits, child care facilities, and company-provided meals. Employees also benefit from a professional development budget, recreational areas for in-house games, occasional on-shore training opportunities, a supportive work environment, and leave encashment.

Contour is committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace that values diversity and promotes equal opportunity. We actively encourage applications from individuals with special needs and provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. Our culture is built on honoring the dignity and worth of every employee, free from discrimination of any kind.