Payables Accountant

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 [email protected] 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