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About ClearKanvas (general)
What is ClearKanvas Global?
A Global Business Services (GBS) operating partner. We design, build, and run finance, talent, technology, and operations for growing companies, from delivery centers in Islamabad and Lahore, Pakistan.
What is a Global Business Services (GBS) company?
A company that runs the “back office” work for other businesses, things like finance, HR, IT, and support, so those businesses can focus on their own product and customers.
Are you a staffing agency?
No. A staffing agency finds you a person. We design the function, build the team, run it day to day, and can hand it back to you once it is proven. Recruitment is one piece of what we do, not all of it.
Are you a call center or a BPO company?
Customer support is one of the eight things we do, not the only thing. Most clients come to us for finance, HR, technology, or a dedicated offshore team.
Where is ClearKanvas based?
Our delivery centers are in Islamabad and Lahore, Pakistan.
Do you have an office in the US?
Not yet. The United States is a market we serve, not a location we operate from.
Which regions do you work with?
GCC, MENA, Europe, North America, APAC, and LATAM.
How experienced is your team?
Our founding team has 25+ years of combined leadership experience across finance, talent, technology, and operations.
How is ClearKanvas different from a regular outsourcing vendor?
A vendor rents you capacity and has no stake in the result. We design the function, build it, run it to an agreed standard, and can transfer it to you once it works. We also embed AI into the work from day one.
What does “Design, Build, Run, Transfer” mean?
It is how we work: we design how a function should work, build the team or system, run it for you, and, if you want, hand full ownership back to you once it is proven.
Is AI part of what you do, or is it a separate service?
It runs quietly inside everything we deliver, whether that is faster recruitment screening, automated reconciliations, or AI-assisted development. You can also bring us in specifically for automation work.
How much does it cost to work with ClearKanvas?
It depends on the service and the scope, so we do not publish flat prices. Book a short discovery call and we will give you a tailored quote.
How do we get started?
Send us a message through the contact form, or book a discovery call. A real person replies within one business day.
How fast can you start once we agree to work together?
It depends on the service and how quickly we can align on scope, but we move fast once you are ready. We will give you a real timeline on the discovery call.
Can we start with just one service and add more later?
Yes. Every service line works on its own, and most clients start with one and add others once they see how we work.
Is our information kept confidential?
Yes. We are happy to sign an NDA before you share sensitive details, just raise it on your discovery call.
Do you only work with large companies?
No. We work with growing companies at different stages, from a first back-office hire to a full offshore capability center.
HR & Talent
What is recruitment?
Finding, screening, and shortlisting the right candidates for a job you need to fill.
What is talent acquisition?
Another name for recruitment: the process of finding and hiring the people a company needs.
What is human resources (HR)?
The function inside a company that looks after its people: hiring, pay, policies, training, and day-to-day people questions.
What is payroll?
Calculating and paying employees correctly and on time, along with the tax and legal filings that come with it.
What does ClearKanvas's HR & Talent service include?
Recruitment, payroll, corporate training, leadership retreats, HR advisory, and setting up HR software. Recruitment is our flagship service within this line.
Do you only recruit for technical roles?
No. We recruit for technical roles like engineering and data, non-technical roles like sales and operations, and specialized fintech and compliance roles.
Can you train our managers or run a leadership offsite?
Yes, that sits under HR & Talent as corporate training and leadership retreats.
We don't have an HR team yet. Can you be one for us?
Yes. We can act as your HR function, from policies to everyday support, until you are ready to build one in-house.
Global Capability Centers
What is a Global Capability Center (GCC)?
A dedicated team based in another country that works only for your company, handling functions like finance, tech, or support, without you having to set up a legal entity there.
What is Employer of Record (EOR)?
A service where we become the legal employer of your hire in a country where you have no company registered, so you can pay and manage them compliantly while you direct their work.
What is talent offshoring?
Hiring a full-time team member who works only for you, based in Pakistan, while we handle their employment, payroll, and compliance.
I found someone abroad but I can't legally employ them. What do I do?
That is exactly what Employer of Record solves. We become their legal employer so you can start working with them right away.
What is Build, Operate, Transfer (BOT)?
We build your offshore team, run it day to day, and then hand full ownership over to you once it has proven itself, if and when you want to bring it in-house.
Can I hire people abroad without opening a company there?
Yes, that is the core of what Global Capability Centers does, through either Employer of Record or a fully offshored team.
Do you manage independent contractors too?
Yes, we handle engaging, paying, and staying compliant with contractors across markets.
Customer Experience & BPO
What is customer experience (CX)?
Everything a customer experiences when they interact with a company, including how quickly and well their questions get answered.
What is BPO (Business Process Outsourcing)?
Handing a business task, like customer support or data entry, to an outside team to run instead of doing it in-house.
What kind of support work can you take off our plate?
Customer support over phone, chat, and email, plus back-office work like data entry and order processing, run to service levels we agree upfront.
How do we know the quality is good if it's not our own team?
We put quality checks and clear performance reporting around every process we run, so you can see exactly how it is performing.
Finance & Accounting
What is finance and accounting (F&A)?
Keeping a company's financial records accurate, paying what it owes, collecting what it is owed, and closing the books on time each month.
What is bookkeeping?
Recording a company's day-to-day financial transactions so its books stay accurate and up to date.
What is financial analysis?
Looking at a company's numbers to understand its performance and help guide decisions, for example spotting where costs are rising or margins are shrinking.
What does ClearKanvas's Finance & Accounting service include?
Accounts payable and receivable, the general ledger and month-end close, payroll support, bookkeeping, and tax and compliance support.
We don't have a finance team yet. Can you cover this for us?
Yes. We run the core accounting work in the background, so your numbers stay current without you hiring a full finance team before you are ready.
Reporting & Business Intelligence
What is business intelligence (BI)?
Turning raw company data into reports and dashboards people can actually read and use to make decisions.
What is business analysis?
Studying how a business works today to find where it can run better, often the starting point for a reporting, process, or technology change.
What is the difference between accounting and reporting?
Accounting keeps the underlying numbers accurate. Reporting takes those numbers and turns them into something you can read at a glance, like a dashboard or a monthly pack.
What does ClearKanvas's Reporting & Business Intelligence service include?
Management reporting, budgeting and forecasting support, live dashboards, and pulling data from different systems into one place.
Do we need to already use ClearKanvas for accounting to get this?
No, it sits neatly on top of our accounting work, but it also works as a standalone service with your existing numbers.
AI & Automation
What is automation?
Setting up a computer to do a repetitive task on its own, so a person does not have to do it by hand every time.
What is AI (artificial intelligence), in simple terms?
Software that can learn from information and make decisions or produce work, like reading a document, spotting a pattern, or writing a first draft, without a person doing every step.
What kind of work can you automate for us?
Repetitive workflows across finance, HR, and operations, such as reconciliations, screening, and routine reporting.
Is this a separate service, or is it already part of everything else you do?
Both. It runs quietly inside every other service we deliver, and you can also bring us in specifically for an automation project.
Can we try it out before committing to a full rollout?
Yes, we usually run a small, scoped pilot first, so you see the value before deciding to scale it up.
Technology & Digital
What does “Technology & Digital” mean?
Building and maintaining the software, websites, and systems a business runs on.
Can you build an app or website for us?
Yes, from an internal tool to a customer-facing product or website, we take it from idea through to launch and ongoing support.
Can you help set up systems like a CRM or ERP?
Yes, we support the setup of core business systems like CRM and ERP so your teams have proper tools to work with.
We still run things on paper or spreadsheets. Can you help us go digital?
Yes, moving manual processes onto proper digital workflows is part of this service.
Advisory & Transformation
What is business advisory?
Getting outside advice on how to structure, grow, or fix how a company operates.
What is “transformation,” in a business sense?
A significant change to how a company works, for example redesigning its processes, structure, or systems to run better.
What is a fractional CHRO?
A senior HR leader who works with your company part time or on retainer, for a business that needs that experience but is not ready for a full-time hire.
Do you only give advice, or do you also do the work?
We do both, and our advice is shaped by the fact that we run these functions for a living, not just consult on them.
Can you help us figure out how our teams should be structured?
Yes, operating model and process design are part of this service.
Industries we serve
Which industries do you work with?
Technology & SaaS, Financial Services & FinTech, Professional & Business Services, Retail & E-commerce, Real Estate & Construction, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Media & Entertainment, and Logistics & Supply Chain.
Do you work with technology and SaaS companies?
Yes, we run the finance, support, and engineering work behind the product, so the core team can stay focused on building it.
Do you work with financial services or fintech companies?
Yes, we run accounting, reporting, and back-office work to the standard that regulated, closely watched businesses need.
Do you work with consultancies or agencies?
Yes, we handle billing, reporting, and back-office admin so client-facing people spend their time with clients, not paperwork.
Do you work with retail or e-commerce businesses?
Yes, we run order processing, customer support, and reporting at the hours your customers actually shop.
Do you work with real estate or construction companies?
Yes, we keep project accounting and reporting consistent across sites, projects, and portfolios.
Do you work with healthcare or life sciences organizations?
Yes, we run finance, HR, and reporting behind the clinical and research work, to a standard that respects how closely it is reviewed.
Do you work with media or entertainment companies?
Yes, including production support through ClearKanvas Group, alongside the finance and back-office work behind the content.
Do you work with logistics or supply chain businesses?
Yes, we run the back-office operations, reporting, and support behind the movement of goods.
What if our industry isn't listed?
These are the sectors we have the most experience in, but our services are not industry-specific. Talk to us and we will tell you honestly if we are a good fit.
About us / the company
Who leads ClearKanvas?
A founding team of operators who have run finance, talent, technology, and operations at scale, with 25+ years of combined leadership experience.
What is ClearKanvas Group?
A separate line, currently launching, that brings media and video production in-house under the same operating standard as our other services.
Do you have client testimonials or case studies?
Not published yet. We only share real, approved client stories, and we will add them here once we have them.
Who are your partners?
Technology, workspace, and recruitment partners that extend what we deliver, shown on our Network page. We add more as we confirm them.
What are ClearKanvas's values?
Transparency, excellence, integrity, and trust, explained in full on the About page.
Careers
How do I apply for a job at ClearKanvas?
Through the Careers page: submit your CV and a short answer, no account or portal needed.
What does your hiring process look like?
Four steps: apply, a short intro call within a week, a practical working session, then a clear offer or honest feedback.
Do you offer internships?
Yes, internships have their own application path on the Careers page, separate from the general roles.
Is the work remote?
Yes, we are remote-first across Islamabad and Lahore, with hours built around client time zones rather than a fixed office clock.
What kind of roles do you hire for?
Human Resources & Recruitment, Finance & Accounting, Software & Technology, Sales & Business Development, Marketing & Creative, Operations & Administration, and Customer Support & Success.
What if there's no open role that fits me right now?
You can still send your CV to join our talent network, and we will reach out when the right role opens.
Contact & getting started
How do I get in touch?
Through the contact form, by emailing us directly, or by phone, all listed on the Contact page.
How quickly will someone respond?
A real person replies within one business day.
What happens after I submit the contact form?
We read your message, work out who on our team should own it, and usually follow up with a short discovery call.
Can I just book a call instead of filling out the form?
Yes, “Book a Discovery Call” is available anywhere you see that button, and it leads to the same short conversation.
What happens on a discovery call?
We listen first, to understand the function you need, where the pain is, and what a good outcome looks like for you, before proposing anything.
Do I need to know exactly which service I need before reaching out?
No. Tell us the problem you're trying to solve and we will point you to the right service, or a combination of them.
Let's build something clear.
Tell us what you are trying to build. We will show you the clearest way there, then own the outcome with you.

Where complexity becomes clarity
Get in touch
- Generalhello@clearkanvas.com
- New businesssales@clearkanvas.com
- Phone+92 309 6661176
- OfficesIslamabad and Lahore, Pakistan