Staff Accountant

Contour Software; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 450,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading salary

Medical coverage for self & dependents

Provident Fund

Employee performance bonuses

Professional development budget

Lunch/Dinner provided

Internet subsidy

Transportation allowance

Leave encashment

Job summary

Contour Software, based in Karachi, is seeking a Staff Accountant to support day-to-day finance operations, reimbursements, and expense allocations. The role acts as a liaison between Finance and operations, ensuring accurate and timely financial processing in a dynamic global environment.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in accounting/finance and 2+ years in accounting or shared services, with strong English, Excel, and ERP experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related discipline.
• ACCA/CMA part-qualified encouraged.
• 2+ years in accounting/finance operations or shared services.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Manage workflows and request queues for designated payment programs and ensure timely processing.
• Serve as primary contact for payment program inquiries and related processes.
• Monitor volumes, track outstanding items, and coordinate with stakeholders for timely actions.
• Coordinate with units to allocate expenses across departments, cost centers, and functional areas.
• Review and process employee reimbursement requests in compliance with policies.
• Support other accounting, finance, and operational activities as directed by management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

English proficiency

MS Office

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

ACCA/CMA part-qualified

Tools

ERP systems

Expense platforms

Ticketing systems

Job description

About Contour

Contour Software has grown from a dozen people to over 2,000 staff across 3 cities, in less than 14 years.

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!
The Staff Accountant supports day-to-day finance operations by coordinating expense allocation activities, facilitating reimbursement approval processes, managing finance-related requests, and collaborating with business units to ensure accurate and timely financial processing.
This role is also responsible for managing workflows and request queues associated with designated corporate payment program, ensuring requests are reviewed, processed, and completed in accordance with established procedures and service expectations.
The position serves as a key liaison between Finance and operational teams and may support a variety of accounting and finance functions based on organizational priorities and business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage workflows and request queues for designated payment programs, ensuring timely review, processing, escalation, and resolution of requests.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for inquiries related to payment programs and associated financial processes.
• Monitor request volumes, track outstanding items, and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure timely completion of actions.
• Coordinate with business units and stakeholders to facilitate the accurate allocation of expenses across departments, cost centers, and functional areas.
• Review and process employee reimbursement requests, ensuring compliance with company policies and approval requirements.
• Support additional accounting, finance, and operational activities as assigned by the Supervisor/Manager, providing flexibility to contribute across various Finance functions and strategic initiatives.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related discipline, ACCA, CMA (part-qualified) are also encouraged.
• 2+ years of accounting, finance operations, shared services, or related experience.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience coordinating across multiple business functions and priorities.
• Proficiency in English Language, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with ERP systems, expense platforms, or ticketing systems is preferred.
  

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.