DEADLINE: 24/03/2025
Junior Commercial Analyst
Full-time
Hima Cement Limited is hiring a Junior Commercial Analyst (JCA) to support the finance and commercial teams by ensuring timely receipting of customer payments, implementing price adjustments, and conducting pricing analysis to enhance profitability. The role involves working beyond standard hours (weekdays after 5 PM and weekends) to facilitate seamless business transactions.
Vacancy Code: JCAX01
Reports to: Commercial Analyst
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
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- Implement and monitor system price lists as set by the pricing committee.
- Conduct pricing analytics and assess the impact on profitability.
- Update financial models with agreed prices, including MTP and Budget.
- Perform variance analysis on actual vs. budgeted financial data.
- Handle internal and external audit requirements.
- Provide accurate and timely financial forecasts to support decision-making.
- Compute rebate accruals and ensure pay-outs align with the rebate policy.
- Assist the treasury team with customer payment receipting outside regular working hours.
- Perform any other duties as assigned by the Country Controller.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (BSc preferred).
- Professional accounting qualification (e.g. Level 2 ACCA, CPA) is an added advantage.
- Strong knowledge of accounting regulations and standards.
Technical Competencies
- Experience in managing deadlines and workload effectively.
- Strong stakeholder management and teamwork skills.
- Excellent communication and analytical skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.
- Ability to work in a demanding and fast-paced environment.
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
