Accounting Trainee

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 Division:
The Vertus Group, a division of Constellation Software, is looking for an energetic, curious, and detail-oriented Accounting Trainee to join our finance team at our Contour office. Constellation (TSX: CSU) is a publicly traded company that acquires, manages, and grows vertical market software businesses around the world. 

 
As a trainee, you'll work side by side with our senior finance professionals, getting hands-on exposure to the processes that drive our Business Unit and Corporate Financial Statements. You'll put your technical accounting knowledge into practice, help us find smarter ways of working, and learn the accounting practices used across the software and services industry. 
This is a 3-month paid trainee program with a clear path to full-time employment for strong performers.

 
What You'll Learn 

• Accounting and bookkeeping under International Accounting Standards, applied to real business transactions

• Daily bank reconciliations across multiple businesses, including how to spot and investigate potentially fraudulent transactions

• Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains) and Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations accounting software and its reporting tools

• Multi-currency accounting and how foreign exchange affects business operations

• Room to grow into areas such as intercompany reconciliations and head office expense allocations

What You'll Do

• Record income and expense transactions and support day-to-day bookkeeping

• Perform daily bank reconciliations in Microsoft Dynamics GP and Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations for all North American businesses under The Vertus Group

• Prepare monthly reconciliations of balance sheet accounts

• Help post journal entries for corporate allocations

• Record employee Client Cardholder expense transactions

• Support ad hoc projects and help compile data from various data sources

• Run regular control reports to confirm journal entries are posted accurately

Who You Are

• You're highly organized and a clear communicator, comfortable juggling multiple priorities without losing sight of the details.

• You build strong relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders, and bring a positive, service-minded attitude to the finance team. Experience in a multi-location environment is a plus.

• You're proactive and eager to learn: you ask lots of questions, offer solutions, and are always looking for ways to improve how things get done.

What You Bring 

• Finalist or part-qualified in a professional accounting designation (ACCA, ICMAP, or similar), and a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field

• A solid grasp of bookkeeping and accounts payable/receivable fundamentals

• Proven ability to calculate, post, and manage accounting figures and financial records

• Strong data entry skills and a natural knack for numbers

• Familiarity with ERP and proprietary software (Microsoft Dynamics GP or Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations preferred)

• Strong written and verbal English communication skills, and proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel

• A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail

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.