About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Company Accountant with a Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification and a strong background in both Indian and international accounting standards, particularly Australian practices. Proficiency in QuickBooks is essential. This role will oversee day-to-day accounting operations, statutory compliance, tax filings, intercompany reporting, and financial analysis.
The successful candidate will play a key role in financial reporting, board support, and maintaining robust internal controls. The position reports directly to the 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.
Requirements
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
About the Company
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.