Accountant

Company Overview

Hayla Happy Eggs is a commercial, sustainable poultry farm based in Jinja, Uganda, dedicated to producing 100% natural, organic, and antibiotic-free eggs. Committed to exceptional animal welfare, the farm raises chicken using state of the art technology environmentally controlled houses. By using ethical farming standards, Hayla Happy Eggs ensures the highest quality, nutrient-rich products for its community while fostering a rewarding, growth-oriented, and safety-conscious workplace for its team.

Job Summary

The ideal candidate will ensure financial accountability and compliance with statutory obligations. This includes processing financial transactions, maintaining accurate records, assisting with audit processes, and ensuring timely statutory filings (VAT, income tax, NSSF, local service tax, URSB).

They will also support smooth financial operations with a focus on accurate transaction processing and reconciliations.

Job Responsibilities

Financial and Project Accounting and Record-Keeping

• Process and record all financial transactions including sales, purchases, receipts, and payments, ensuring proper authorization and supporting documentation.
• Maintain accurate and complete financial records in accordance with company accounting policies.
• Manage accountability of financial transactions through source documents (LPOs, Goods Received Notes, Delivery Notes, invoices) ensuring accuracy and compliance with procedures.
• Complete all month-end processes as per company policy including receivables reconciliations, inventory reconciliations, fixed asset register updates, bank account reconciliations, postings and necessary adjustments.
• Reconcile all general ledger accounts, bank accounts, and control accounts monthly, ensuring timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Implement project-based accounting to track profitability, expenses, and revenue recognition for each electro-mechanical project.
• Monitor farm budgets versus actual expenditure and provide regular reports to General Managers and the Director.
• Review farm costing, including labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor costs, ensuring accurate allocation.
• Maintain an updated fixed assets register and ensure proper tagging and verification of company assets.

Financial Reporting and Auditing Management

• Prepare weekly and monthly status reports on receivables, payables, inventory, and other company assets.
• Preparation of monthly, quarterly, bi-annual, annual management accounts and other ad-hoc reporting requirements.
• Provide support to auditors by gathering the company’s relevant financial documents and information while responding to audit queries raised during the audit.
• Implement and maintain effective internal controls over financial processes in line with company policies.
• Participate in internal audits as scheduled and implement corrective actions for any finance-related nonconformities.

Statutory and Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure timely filing of all periodic business and tax returns including VAT, PAYE, WHT, Income Tax, NSSF and local service tax.
• Stay updated on relevant tax and regulatory laws and regulations, implementing necessary changes to ensure the company’s compliance.
• Managing tax compliance and developing tax planning strategies to minimize tax liabilities.

Receivables and Payables Management

• Handle both accounts receivable and payable processes, including invoice preparation and processing, payment scheduling, and client and supplier communications.
• Monitor receivables and payables status and prioritize payments, reminding the General Manager about upcoming due payables as needed.
• Prepare weekly and monthly farm budget variance reports highlighting the reasons for discrepancies between actuals and budgets.

Cash Flow and Financial Risk Management

• Assist in managing cash flow to ensure the company’s liquidity, particularly focusing on cash withdrawals, payments, and receivables.
• Monitor accounts receivable and payables to ensure optimal use of the company’s working capital cycle.
• Assist in accurate and timely staff payroll preparation in alignment with finance policies.
• Identify and assist in managing financial risks, including currency fluctuations and credit risks related to cash withdrawals, payments, and receivables.
• Manage and handle petty cash, ensuring proper documentation and compliance with finance policies.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; a professional certification in Tax; must have CPA.
• At least 2 years’ experience as an Accountant or Finance Officer preferably in engineering, construction or a related industry.
• Ability to identify financial challenges, analyze root causes, and develop creative solutions to address complex financial issues and optimize financial performance.
• Commitment to ethical standards and integrity in financial management practices, including transparency, honesty, and accountability.
• Familiarity with financial software, ERP systems, and analytical tools to streamline financial processes, enhance efficiency, and generate meaningful insights from data.
• Understanding of tax regulations and experience in tax planning to ensure adherence to compliance requirements.

How to Apply

1. Visit https://haylahappyeggs.com/careers to create an account and start the application process.
2. Sign up to create an account (new users).
3. Log in with your username and password.
4. Create a CV by filling in all the required information before proceeding.
5. Click Home and you will see the advertised job. To apply, click the “Apply” button. A popup message will confirm your application was successful.

Physical/hard copy applications will not be accepted.

Applications are to be received not later than 5:00pm, 18th July, 2026.

It is the duty of the applicant to ensure that their application is received by the indicated date. Late applications will not be entertained under any circumstances.