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Job Title:  Payables Accountant (Fresher Jobs)

Organisation: Hima Cement Limited

Duty Station: Namanve, Mukono, Uganda

Vacancy Code: PAX01

Reports to: Payables Controller

 

About the Company:

Hima Cement Limited is a cement manufacturer in Uganda. It is a subsidiary of the Sarrai Group, a diversified manufacturing conglomerate headquartered in Uganda with subsidiaries in Uganda, Kenya and Malawi.

 

Job Summary:   This position plays a critical role in working capital management and in the order-to-pay process. The person will interact on continuous basis with user departments and externally with suppliers. The key challenges will be prompt processing, query resolutions, timely follow up and managing supplier relations. This calls for excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Enforcing the company’s payments policy. Processing supplier invoices, credit memos and generating payments.

Reconcile vendor statements, resolve discrepancies, vendor inquiries and disputes.

Compiling weekly and monthly payment forecasts.

Support to the Payables Controller in ensuring controls around the payment process are adequate and are correctly applied in practice.

Support to the Payables Controller in administering tax payments and URA refunds. Replenishing the URA Gross payment account, administration of VAT, excise and withholding Tax ensuring compliance thereon

Payment of staff expense claims and processing accountability reports.

 

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Business related Degree and intermediate level qualification in CPA/ACCA

Knowledge and proficiency in spreadsheets and ERP applications (SAP, Oracle financials)

Tax knowledge of indirect, direct and international taxes.

Two years accounts payables and general accounting experience gained in a reputable organization.

Profile & Personal Qualities

Team work and flexibility.

Organizing and prioritizing.

Innovation and passion for excellence.

Problem solving and communication skills.

Attention to detail and accuracy.

Confidentiality and judgement.

 

How to Apply:

Candidates that know that they meet the above criteria and have what it takes to excel in the above position, should send their CVs, which should include details of your email address (if any), present position, current remuneration, Certificate/testimonials and address of three (3) Referees plus telephone contact to the stipulated email address (Email your application and CV to careers@himacement.com and let’s save the environment).

 

Key Notes:

Hima Cement Limited is a diverse, inclusive and equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate and do not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment.

Make sure that your application letter, CV and certificates are attached as one document

Indicate the Vacancy Code as the subject for your email

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

 

The Human Resource Manager – Hima Plant

Hima Cement Ltd, Plot 838 Namanve Industrial Park

P.O Box 7230 Kampala

 

Deadline: 16th October 2024

 

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