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Job Summary

Job Title:
Accountant (Receivables)
Employer:
Piston Medical Limited (PML)
Location:
Kampala, Uganda
Country:
Uganda
Contract Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Accounting
Number of Positions:
1
Deadline:
Friday, 28 February 2025

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Accountant (Receivables) job at Piston Medical Limited (PML) | Apply Now

Kampala, Uganda

Full Time

Are you looking for Accounting jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in Accountant (Receivables) job at Piston Medical Limited (PML)

Deadline: 

28 Feb 2025

About the Organisation

Piston Medical Limited is a pioneering pharmaceutical manufacturing company in Uganda, established with the mission to deliver high-quality, affordable, and locally produced medical products to enhance healthcare outcomes across Africa. With its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility—one of the largest in East and Central Africa—Piston Medical has earned recognition for advancing regional pharmaceutical self-sufficiency and reducing dependency on imported medicines.

The company fosters a culture of excellence, innovation, and integrity, offering professionals in pharmaceutical sciences, engineering, quality assurance, and logistics rewarding career paths with both full-time and contract-based opportunities. Founded to bridge the gap in local pharmaceutical production, Piston Medical has evolved into a game-changer in Uganda’s healthcare ecosystem, leveraging advanced technologies and strict international quality standards to produce a wide range of essential medicines.

With ambitious plans to export to neighboring countries, its reach is steadily expanding beyond Uganda. Guided by core values of quality, reliability, innovation, and sustainability, Piston Medical is also committed to corporate social responsibility through community health initiatives, skills development, and support for local suppliers. For more information, visit www.pistonmedical.com.

Piston Medical Limited (PML) was established in 2020 by the proprietors of VVSAOL Investment Limited, a leading distributor of medicine, medical equipment and sundry supplies in Uganda and across the region. PML is a large-scale pharmaceutical manufacturing company based in Namanve Industrial Park, Mukono, Uganda. The company is specialising in manufacturing and distributing Large and Small parenteral (Intravenous Fluids) medicines.

Job Title

Accountant (Receivables) job at Piston Medical Limited (PML)

Piston Medical Limited (PML)

Job Description

Job Title: Accountant (Receivables) Fresher Jobs

Organisation: Piston Medical Limited

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Finance Manager

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

Managing Invoices and Billings

  • Ensuring accurate and timely invoicing, reflecting products or services provided.

  • Sending reminders for overdue payments and communicating with customers regarding outstanding balances.


Monitoring and Collecting Payments

  • Regularly reviewing accounts to identify and address late or missing payments.

  • Reconciling discrepancies, resolving payment disputes, and negotiating payment terms.


Reporting and Analysis.

  • Maintaining meticulous records of payment details for easy reference and auditing.

  • Compiling data to evaluate the organisation’s financial performance.

  • Identifying trends, potential risks, and areas for improvement.

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Qualifications, Education and Competencies

  • A degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is required.


Total Minimum No of Years’ Experience Required:

  • 1-year experience in an accounting or finance role, as an account assistant, accountant, or in a similar capacity.


Additional Skills / Competencies:

Technical Skills:

  • Financial Analysis & Reporting – Ability to analyze AR trends, aging reports, and provide insights.

  • ERP & Accounting Software – Proficiency in SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks, or other financial systems.

  • Regulatory Compliance – Knowledge of IFRS, GAAP, and tax regulations affecting receivables.

  • Credit Risk Assessment – Evaluating customer creditworthiness and setting credit limits.

  • Cash Flow Management – Forecasting collections to maintain healthy cash flow.

  • Reconciliation Skills – Ensuring accurate reconciliation of AR ledgers with the general ledger.

  • Billing & Invoicing – Expertise in managing invoice processing, discounts, and adjustments.

  • Collections & Dispute Resolution – Handling overdue accounts professionally and negotiating settlements.


Soft Skills:

  • Attention to Detail – Ensuring accuracy in invoices, reports, and reconciliations.

  • Problem-Solving – Resolving billing discrepancies and customer disputes efficiently.

  • Communication Skills – Interacting with internal teams and external customers effectively.

  • Negotiation Skills – Persuading clients to settle outstanding debts in a timely manner.

  • Time Management – Prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines for reporting and collections.

  • Customer Service Orientation – Handling customer queries and maintaining positive relationships.

  • Teamwork & Collaboration – Working with finance, sales, and customer service teams.

  • Adaptability – Handling system changes, new policies, and regulatory updates.


Minimum Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance

How to Apply

All candidates should apply online at the Apply Button below.


Deadline: 28th February 2025

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