Cash Application Assistant

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!
Cash Application Assistant / Sales Ledger Admin
Reporting to the Credit Control Manager and working as part of the UK Finance team, the Cash Application Assistant will be responsible for accurately posting and reconciling daily cash receipts to customer accounts. This role ensures that incoming payments are properly applied, discrepancies are resolved promptly, and records are maintained in compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
This is a multi-faceted role where the post holder will be expected (but is not limited) to:
Download daily bank statements for each of our Business Units and save in designated shared folders
Identify customer details for each cash receipt and post daily in our accounting system, including multi-currency transactions and reviewing remittance advices to ensure proper allocation
Save remittance advices for each Business Unit in designated share folders
Work with the Credit Control and Transactional Teams to research and resolve unidentified cash receipts
Assist with month-end close activities, including checking all cash posted and working with Transactional to resolve any identified errors as well as reviewing GL control accounts
Prepare integration files for bulk processing of high volume direct debit or credit card customer payments
Identify refunds sent to customers from bank statement and post to the system in accordance with company processes
Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and accounting procedures
Support process improvement initiatives within the cash application and accounts receivable functions
Create good working relationships with key team members
Assist with the running of monthly statements and chase letter automation
Review sales ledgers for clearance of historical balances
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Must have at least 2 years relevant experience
Strong commercial acumen and financial analysis skills
Excellent IT skills including a high level of proficiency in Excel
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Experience of Microsoft Great Plains software would be an advantage

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Strong interpersonal skills in both written and verbal communication at all levels, with a confident and professional telephone manner
Solution-focused, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks
Persistent and resilient under pressure, adaptable to changing operational needs
Accuracy and attention to detail with the ability to review own work and take responsibility for correcting any errors
A good team player, who can work on their own initiative as well as follow guidance and instruction from others
Self-motivated, resourceful and keen to learn and share knowledge
Flexible and hardworking approach
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.