Overview
Contour Software has grown from a dozen people to over 2,000 staff across 3 cities. As a division of Constellation Software Inc., Contour is part of a global enterprise software group with a broad portfolio and a presence in 100+ countries. Contour employees in Karachi, Lahore & Islamabad support CSI divisions worldwide.
Position
Accounting Trainee — Karachi
We are seeking an energetic, independent, and detail-oriented Accounting Trainee to join our Contour office in Karachi. This is a 3-month paid trainee program that can potentially convert to full-time employment based on performance.
What You Will Learn
- Able to perform accounting and bookkeeping as per International Accounting Standards
- Able to perform daily bank reconciliations for all the businesses and audit for any fraudulent transactions
- Learn how to use Microsoft Great Plains as an Accounting Software and its reporting tools
- Learn how to use BPC as a corporate reporting tool
- Learn how to account for multi-foreign exchange currencies and how they impact operations
- Opportunity to expand responsibilities into other domains such as intercompany transaction reconciliation and head office expense allocations
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
Perform accounting and bookkeeping : record income and expense transactionsPerform day-to-day bank reconciliations in Great Plains Dynamics for North American businesses under Perseus GroupPerform monthly account reconciliations of Balance Sheet accountsAssist team with posting journal entry transactions related to corporate allocationsRecord employee cardholder expense transactionsAssist with data from the BPC reporting tool and ad hoc project tasksRun regular control reports to confirm journal entries are posted accuratelyProfessional Acumen
Strong organizational and communication skills with attention to detailAbility to maintain relationships with external stakeholders and internal teams; experience in a multi-location environment is a plusProactive, curious, and eager to contribute; focus on continuous improvement and process enhancementsEducation And Technical Skills
Finalist or part-qualified ACCA / ICMAP or similar, or Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting or related fieldSolid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounts payable / receivable principlesAbility to calculate, post, and manage accounting figures and financial recordsData entry accuracy; familiarity with ERP software (preferably MS Great Plains)Proficiency in English and MS Office (primarily Excel)Disclaimer
At Contour, we value diverse staff and are committed to a culture of respect free from all forms of employment discrimination. We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with special needs and encourage qualified candidates to apply. For assistance in completing the application or inquiries about special facilities, contact our HR team.
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