About Us

We are a leading cement manufacturing company committed to delivering high-quality cement products while maintaining strong standards of operational excellence, customer service, and financial management

Location:

Buikwe – Njeru / Moroto

Type of Contract:

Full time

Number of Positions: 1 (One)

Duration of Initial Contract: 3 years contract

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE ACCOUNTANT

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly competent, detail-oriented, and results-driven Accounts Receivable Accountant to join our Finance team and take responsibility for the effective management of customer accounts, collections, receivables reconciliation, and credit control

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Managing the company’s account’s receivable function and maintaining accurate customer accounts.

• Raising and processing customer invoices, credit notes, and debit notes accurately and on time.
• Maintaining an up-to-date accounts receivable ledger and ensuring proper allocation of customer payments.
• Monitoring customer balances, credit limits, payment terms, and outstanding invoices.
• Conducting regular customer account reconciliations and resolving discrepancies promptly.
• Following up on overdue accounts and implementing effective debt collection strategies.
• Preparing and maintaining an aged receivables report and providing regular updates on overdue balances.
• Working closely with the Sales, Logistics, Dispatch, and Commercial teams to resolve billing and delivery-related discrepancies.
• Verifying sales documentation, including invoices, delivery notes, customer orders, and proof of delivery.
• Ensuring that all customer transactions are properly supported and recorded in accordance with company policies.
• Preparing daily, weekly, and monthly accounts receivable reports.
• Supporting month-end and year-end financial closing processes.
  Monitoring customer credit exposure and escalating high-risk or significantly overdue accounts to management.
  Assisting with customer credit assessments and recommendations on credit limits and payment terms.
• Maintaining accurate records of customer correspondence, collection efforts, and payment commitments.
• Supporting the Finance Manager with cash-flow forecasting and collection targets.
• Ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax requirements, company policies, and internal controls.
• Providing information and documentation required for internal and external audits.
  Identifying opportunities to improve receivables processes, controls, and collection efficiency.

Qualifications and Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
• Professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, CPA, or equivalent is an added advantage.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in Accounts Receivable, Credit Control, or General Accounting.
• Experience in manufacturing, cement, construction materials, FMCG, or another high-volume sales environment will be an added advantage
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, receivables management, credit control, and reconciliations.
• Experience working with an ERP/accounting system.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, lookups, and reconciliation tools.
• Good understanding of Uganda’s tax and financial reporting environment.
• Proficiency in accounting software is preferably Oracle and financial reporting systems, with strong Microsoft Excel skills.High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage deadlines and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively with multiple departments and external stakeholders.

• High level of integrity, professionalism, and ability to handle confidential financial information
  English and Chinese language is an added advantage

How to Apply

Only candidates who meet the minimum criteria as outlined as above are invited to send an application letter, a comprehensive CV and copies of certificates in one Pdf document to ybihug-hr@yaobaiintl.com no later than September 21st, 2026, and the name of the document should be Candidates names.

The subject of your email should be “Application for Accounts Receivable Accountant.”

The application should be addressed to CHRO, YBIH Cement Limited. NB: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Please note that we will review applications on an ongoing basis and might close the vacancy ahead of schedule when suitable candidates have been found.