Assistant Accountant

Job Description

We are looking for an Assistant Accountant to maintain our financial records, including purchases, sales, receipts and payments. Assistant Accountant job duties include working with the Senior Financial Accountant to create and analyze financial reports, process accounts payable and receivable and manage invoices and tax payments. Our ideal candidate holds an Accounting degree and is familiar with Microsoft Dynamics GP (GP) and Netsuite accounting software. Ultimately, the responsibilities are to accurately record all day‑to‑day financial transactions of our company.

Responsibilities

• Record day to day financial transactions and complete the posting process within GP/ Netsuite.
• Post invoice batches within the sales module and ensuring that the invoices are being deferred correctly in GP/Netsuite.
• Review of AR aging reports.
• Full AP management (Invoice Entry / supplier payment runs).
• Process customer account credits, return memos, cash receipts and apply them against invoices in GP/Netsuite.
• Coordinate and prepare customer invoices and reconcile monthly invoice activity to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Coordinate and manage all relevant support relating to customer invoices including executed contracts, purchase orders and other support material.
• Assist in the regular reconciliation of AR related accounts (e.g., AR, deferred revenue).
• Assist with state sales tax compliance and other tax requirements.
• Assist in the preparation of internal monthly financial statements related to monthly, quarterly and annual reporting within deadlines and with high attention to accuracy, including: bank and account reconciliation preparation and adjustments, analytical review and variance analysis.
• Reconcile the AP and AR subledgers to the general ledger.
• Update quarterly accruals and commitments; prepare journal entries for month‑end close.
• Process accounts payable by analyzing different invoices and making sure they are coded correctly and posting them into GP/Netsuite.
• Identify intercompany differences and send findings to local accounting team.
• Prepare intercompany journals (management fees, recharges etc.).
• Prepare foreign exchange journals and send to local accounting team to review.
• Prepare transfer pricing journals and send to local accounting team to review.
• Assist with preparation of balance sheet reconciliations monthly and related reports.
• Assist with preparation of revenue analysis reports monthly.
• Assist with preparation of trial balance variance analysis and commentary monthly.
• Assist with quarterly disclosure reporting and templates.
• Generate and maintain complete records of all financial transactions in accordance to IFRS and in time to meet internal and external timelines.
• Implement process improvements to accounting processes and procedures to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
• Timely and accurate response to queries/information requests from internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide qualitative feedback both internally and externally.
• Demonstrate commitment to the financial objectives and KPIs of the finance area.
• Assist with effective stakeholder relationship management with an emphasis on fostering excellent business partnerships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Undertake special projects and ad‑hoc analysis as needed.

Requirements

• Proven bookkeeping/accounting experience.
• Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting payable/receivable principles.
• Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records.
• Data entry skills along with a knack for numbers.
• Hands‑on experience with spreadsheets and proprietary software.
• Proficiency in English and MS Excel.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Finalist or part‑qualified professional qualification (ACCA / ICAP or similar).
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related field.

Benefits

• 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 are 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 have 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. If you require assistance in completing the application process or have any inquiries regarding special facilities, please contact our HR team. Your unique talents and abilities are welcomed and valued here.