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 within 14 years. As part of one of the world’s top 10 software companies, Contour offers a dynamic environment with a diverse portfolio of enterprise solutions spanning more than 100 industry domains globally. The company’s evolution from an R&D and accounting back-office to a full-service global center enables employees to support divisions across multiple time zones, including locations from Sydney to Vancouver.

Data Action (DA), a division within Contour, is an established Australian banking technology company with over 40 years of experience. It provides core banking, digital, payments, data integration, and managed services to mutual and challenger banks. DA is part of Vencora, a global financial services software group under Constellation Software.

We are seeking an Assistant Accountant responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, including purchases, sales, receipts, and payments. The role involves working closely with the Finance Manager to prepare and analyze financial reports, manage accounts payable and receivable, and oversee invoices and tax payments. The ideal candidate will have an accounting degree and experience with Oracle Netsuite accounting software. The primary objective is to ensure all daily financial transactions are recorded accurately and timely.

Key Responsibilities:
- Record daily financial transactions and complete postings within GP software.
- Post invoice batches in the sales module, ensuring correct deferral of invoices in GP.
- Review accounts receivable (AR) aging reports and process customer account credits, return memos, and cash receipts against invoices.
- Manage the Accounts Mailbox and coordinate preparation and reconciliation of customer invoices monthly.
- Handle all supporting documentation related to customer invoices, including contracts and purchase orders.
- Assist in reconciling AR-related accounts such as deferred revenue.
- Support preparation of internal monthly financial statements, including bank and account reconciliations, analytical reviews, and variance analysis.
- Reconcile accounts payable (AP) and AR subledgers to the general ledger.
- Assist with quarterly accruals, commitments, and month-end journal entries.
- Process accounts payable by verifying invoice coding and posting in GP.
- Identify and communicate intercompany differences to local accounting teams.
- Prepare intercompany and transfer pricing journals for review.
- Assist with balance sheet reconciliations, revenue analysis, trial balance variance analysis, and quarterly disclosure reporting.
- Maintain complete financial records in compliance with IFRS and meet internal and external deadlines.
- Implement process improvements to enhance accounting efficiency and effectiveness.
- Undertake special projects and ad hoc financial analyses as required.

Required Qualifications:
- Proven experience in bookkeeping and accounting.
- Strong understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounts payable/receivable principles.
- Ability to accurately calculate, post, and manage accounting figures and financial records.
- Experience working with Oracle Netsuite accounting software.
- Proficient data entry skills and strong numerical aptitude.
- Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and proprietary accounting software.
- Proficiency in English and advanced MS Excel skills.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Finalist or part-qualified professional accounting certification (ACCA, ICAP, or equivalent) or a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits:
- Market-competitive salary package.
- Comprehensive medical coverage for employees and dependents, including parents.
- Provident fund and employee performance-based bonuses.
- Home internet subsidy and conveyance allowance.
- Profit-sharing plan for tenured employees.
- Life insurance benefits and child care facilities.
- Company-provided meals and recreational areas for in-house activities.
- Professional development budget and occasional on-shore training opportunities.
- Supportive and friendly work environment with leave encashment options.

Contour Software values diversity and inclusion, fostering a respectful workplace free from discrimination. The company actively supports individuals with special needs by providing reasonable accommodations and encourages qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.