HGS is a global provider of technology, AI, and business services that helps organizations transform with confidence. At HGS, we combine technology, AI, and human expertise to deliver Intelligent Experiences that drive growth and transformation. Our strong foundation in CX enables us to create impactful solutions across industries. Through our Realized AI approach, we deliver practical innovation with measurable outcomes. Part of the multi-billion-dollar Hinduja Group, HGS takes a “globally local” approach with 18,000+ employees across 10 countries and 30 delivery centers.”

Role Purpose:

The accountant will play a key role in managing day-to-day financial activities, supporting project accounting, and ensuring accurate reporting across our manufacturing and service operations. This position works closely with project managers, procurement, engineering, and leadership teams to provide timely financial insights that help deliver innovative automation solutions to our customers

Key Position Accountabilities:

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Prepare and maintain general ledger entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and month-end reporting.
• Assist in producing accurate financial statements in compliance with relevant accounting standards.
• Ensure compliance with Australian Taxation Office (ATO) requirements, including BAS, GST, FBT, and payroll tax lodgments.
• Assist with audit preparation and external auditor engagement.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities across departments.

Cost Accounting & Inventory Management

• Reconcile inventory accounts and support stocktakes, ensuring accuracy and adherence to inventory policies.
• Support inventory tracking across machinery builds, components, and consumables.
• Maintain accurate cost allocation for projects including labour, materials, subcontractors, and overheads.
• Monitor project profitability and work-in-progress (WIP) reporting.
• Liaise with project managers to analyse variances and ensure cost transparency throughout each project lifecycle.

Cash Flow, Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Monitor and manage cash flow, focusing on working capital management, including receivables, payables, and inventory turnover.
• Oversee vendor invoice processing and payment run, ensuring alignment with project demand planning.
• Manage customer invoicing schedules, progress claims, deposits, milestone billing.
• Reconcile AP/AR ageing reports and follow up outstanding accounts.

Fixed Asset Management

• Maintain and update the Fixed Asset Register, ensuring all acquisitions, disposals, and transfers are accurately recorded.

• Monitor and track depreciation schedules for all fixed assets in compliance with relevant
• Conduct regular fixed asset reviews to verify physical existence, condition, and alignment with the register.
• Prepare fixed asset reports and analyses for management and auditors.

Process Improvement

• Collaborate with operations and production teams to streamline cost-tracking processes and improve data accuracy.
• Identify and implement enhancements to ERP systems to support manufacturing and accounting needs.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency in financial workflows.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Ensure adherence to internal controls, accounting policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting
• Effective monitoring and reconciliation of inventory and fixed asset accounts
• Improved efficiency in financial processes.

Key Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

Education and Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional certification (e.g., CPA Australia, CA ANZ) preferred.

Experience:

• Experience in accounting in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience with cost accounting, inventory management, and fixed asset management.
• Experience in engineering or project-based environments highly advantageous.

Technical Skills:

• Proficient in manufacturing-focused ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.
• Solid understanding of job costing, WIP, inventory, and multi-phase project financial management.
• Knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards (AASB), GST regulations, and other tax laws.

HGS is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe a diverse workforce drives innovation and helps us better understand and serve our global customers and communities.