Senior Financial Accountant - KARACHI, Pakistan - Contour Software
Description
Responsibilities
Assist with monthly close procedures including preparing and posting adjusting journal entries
Prepare monthly account reconciliations and report on variances
Research and resolve account discrepancies
Act as a primary reviewer of P&L and Balance Sheet, analyze and report on variances
Manage A/P inbox inquiries from internal stakeholders and vendors
Assist with analyzing financial statements on a monthly basis and report on any variances
Assist with special projects as required
Consolidate balance sheet package overview
Consolidate monthly reporting packages and provide trending analysis on a monthly basis
Maintain financial reports, records, and general ledger accounts
Meet processing and reporting deadlines
Assist the Senior Finance Manager as needed
Answer accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data
Professional Acumen
The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and communication skills allowing him or her to manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
Will ensure strong relationships with external vendors and internal customers, maintaining a strong customer service culture and positive attitude within the finance team. Experience with a multilocation environment is a plus.
Be a proactive communicator, eager to contribute and learn, ask lots of questions, and provide solutions. Maintaining a continuous improvement mindset and proactively identifying, reviewing, and implementing process improvements.
Education and Technical Skills
Professional accounting qualification ACCA, CMA, and/or CPA or Bachelors in Accounting or Finance
3-5 years of industry experience in a finance or accounting function. Experience with an international company is a plus.
Working knowledge of GAAP, IFRS including the new IFRS 15 and 16 standard
Highly proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office suite including sophisticated Excel workbooks and PowerPoint.
Experience with accounting technology including automated solutions and ERP's for general ledgers.
Experience with Great Plains, Jedox, Concur, banking applications, or other similar programs is a plus.
A thorough understanding of accounting guidance, including Revenue Recognition and acquisition accounting, is a plus.
Ability to manage, develop and implement new processes to align with best practices.
Ability to plan, coordinate and execute the month-end close schedule, including timeline development and preparation of balance sheet reconciliations.
Effective oral, written, and business communication skills
Professional interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and in a team
Detail-oriented with the ability to meet deadlines, multi-task, and work in a rapidly changing environment