Position Title: Company Accountant
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About HME Solutions
HME Solutions is a leading innovator in the global mining industry, specialising in the development of advanced Hardware, Technology, and SaaS-based Fleet Management Solutions (FMS) for heavy mining equipment (HME). Our flagship platform, FMS Live™, integrates cutting-edge GNSS machine guidance and automation technologies to drive productivity, precision, and efficiency in both surface and underground mining environments.
Headquartered in Perth, Australia, HME Solutions is rapidly expanding into international markets to meet growing demand. As part of this growth, we are investing in a world-class administrative and technical support hub in Hyderabad, India—home to our software and infrastructure engineering teams. This office plays a critical role in supporting our global operations and driving innovation in mining technology.
Role Overview
Company
Chief Financial Officer. The responsibilities outlined for this role (e.g., statutory compliance, tax filings, financial reporting, internal controls, consolidated reports, board support, external auditor coordination) are core functions of the finance department. To maintain the necessary independence, objectivity, and direct oversight over the accuracy and integrity of our financial data, the Company Accountant must have a direct reporting line to the CFO. This direct reporting line to the CFO is standard practice for a role of this seniority and responsibility, especially for a Chartered Accountant in a multi-national group.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist HR with managing Indian payroll accounting, ensuring accurate processing and compliance with Indian labour laws, provident fund (PF), Employees' State Insurance (ESI), and professional tax regulations.
- Manage all aspects of daily accounting operations, including general ledger, reconciliations, and journal entries.
- Maintain accurate financial records and bookkeeping in
QuickBooks
, in line with Indian and Australian standards. - Prepare and file all
statutory returns,
including GST, TDS, income tax
, and ROC/MCA filings
. - Ensure full compliance with
Indian regulatory frameworks
, including audits, the Companies Act, and applicable labour/tax laws. - Support
intercompany accounting and reconciliations
, particularly across Australia, India, and the UAE. - Assist the
CFO
with the preparation of consolidated reports, group cash flow management, and compliance documentation. - Support quarterly and annual reporting to
shareholders
, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and compliance with shareholder agreements. - Coordinate with
external auditors, consultants
, and legal/tax advisors for timely audit closures and governance obligations. - Implement and enforce internal
controls, accounting policies
, and financial reporting procedures
. - Support the budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning processes.
- Contribute to the maintenance of financial and operational certifications or audits, where applicable (e.g., ISO, SOC 2 readiness).
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Chartered Accountant (CA) certification (mandatory)
- Minimum 5 years of post-qualification experience in finance, audit, or compliance is preferred.
- Strong command of
QuickBooks
, Microsoft Excel (pivots, lookups, formulas), and Power BI; note QuickBooks is essential now, given our aggressive growth and scale and consolidated reporting requirements, anticipate future needs for a more robust ERP system. - In-depth knowledge of
Indian statutory accounting
, taxation
, and company law
- Exposure to
Australian or international accounting practices
and reporting standards - Experience with
multi-entity, multi-currency
environments - Ability to prepare reports for
executive and board audiences
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- High level of integrity, accountability, and detail orientation
Preferred Experience
- Experience in the
technology, SaaS, or mining
sectors - Familiarity with
Australian tax, BAS/GST
, and corporate reporting - Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems (e.g., NetSuite, Zoho Books, TallyPrime) a strong plus
- Experience working within a
group structure
with international intercompany reporting - Experience in
payroll accounting
and employee compliance obligations in India - Participation in
board or shareholder reporting
, investor updates, or statutory registers - Understanding of financial controls in
venture-backed or early-stage growth companies
Why Join HME Solutions?
- Be a part of a global technology company with a strong innovation-driven culture.
- Gain international exposure and collaborate with cross-functional teams across continents.
- Competitive compensation, performance-based incentives, and career growth opportunities.
- Fast-paced, entrepreneurial work environment with a focus on ownership and impact.