Hima Cement is hiring a Payables Accountant whose role involves continuous interaction with user departments and external suppliers. Key challenges include prompt processing, query resolution, timely follow-ups, and managing supplier relations, requiring excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Vacancy Code: PAX01
Reporting Line: Payables Controller
Duration: Full Time-Contract
Duty Station: Namanve
Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Enforce the company’s payments policy, process supplier invoices, credit memos, and generate payments.
  • Reconcile vendor statements, resolve discrepancies, vendor inquiries, and disputes.
  • Compile weekly and monthly payment forecasts.
  • Support the Payables Controller in ensuring adequate controls around the payment process and their correct application.
  • Assist in administering tax payments and URA refunds, including replenishing the URA Gross payment account and managing VAT, excise, and withholding tax compliance.
  • Process staff expense claims and accountability reports.

Required Qualifications, Skills, and Attributes:
Technical Competencies:

  • Business-related Degree and intermediate-level qualification in CPA/ACCA.
  • Knowledge and proficiency in spreadsheets and ERP applications (SAP, Oracle Financials).
  • Understanding of indirect, direct, and international taxes.
  • Two years of accounts payables and general accounting experience in a reputable organization.

Profile & Personal Qualities:

  • Teamwork and flexibility.
  • Organizing and prioritizing skills.
  • Innovation and passion for excellence.
  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
  • Attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Confidentiality and sound judgment.

How to Apply:
Hima Cement offers a competitive remuneration package to the successful candidate. Candidates meeting the above criteria should send their CVs, including email address (if any), present position, current remuneration, certificates/testimonials, and contact details of three (3) referees, plus telephone contact, to careers@himacement.com (mailto:careers@himacement.com) by 29th September 2025. Key Notes:

  1. Hima Cement Limited is a diverse, inclusive, and equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate and do not charge any fees at any stage of recruitment.
  2. Attach your application letter, CV, and certificates as one document.
  3. Indicate the Vacancy Code (PAX01) as the subject of your email.
  4. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
  5. Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Contact:
The Human Resource Manager – Corporate
Hima Cement Ltd, Plot 838 Namanve Industrial Park
P.O. Box 7230, Kampala

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