Accountant

Job Description

Welcome to Aquila ICT Solution, a leading software company based in Ethiopia. With a strong presence in the industry for the past 6 years, we have established ourselves as a trusted provider of innovative software solutions. We are on the lookout for a highly skilled Accountant who plays a crucial role in managing billing cycles, ensuring accurate financial records, and supporting various accounting functions within the company. This position requires a strong understanding of accounting principles, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively across teams.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Accountant will be responsible for:

• Generating and sending invoices to clients accurately and on time.
• Monitoring billing cycles, following up on outstanding payments, and resolving billing discrepancies.
• Collaborating with the sales and client relations teams to ensure accurate billing for services rendered.
• Maintaining billing records and preparing reports for management review.
• Managing accounts receivable and accounts payable processes, including reconciliations.
• Conducting regular audits of financial transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Assisting in the preparation of financial statements, budgets, and forecasts.
• Working with external auditors during annual audits and providing necessary documentation.
• Maintaining office services as required.
• Answering phones in a professional manner and routing calls as necessary.
• Preparing periodic financial reports as per the accounting standards & ERCA requirements and meeting the due date.
• Capturing all company withholding, pension & settling with ERCA. Able to calculate different employee salaries as per ERCA guidelines.
• Reconciling IT/WHT/VAT ledgers against monthly declaration/payments to ERCA & following up on any tax claims.
• Administering payrolls and controlling income.
• Auditing financial information.
• Providing tax planning with reference to current ERCA legislation.
• Recording all cash and cheque collections and allocating against customers' outstanding receivables.
• Preparing monthly bank reconciliation.
• Periodically reporting pending tax issues to the company manager.
• Performing related duties as assigned by the company manager.

Qualifications and Skills

The ideal candidate should possess:

• Fluency in Peachtree accounting software.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• A Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Proven experience in accounting, billing, or financial operations roles.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data.
• The ability to work independently and collaborate effectively within a team.