Senior Accountant

at  Hysata

ABOUT US

Hysata is on a mission is to accelerate the shift from fossil fuels to green hydrogen, with a disruptive approach to electrolysis.
The Hysata founding team comprises electrolyser industry veterans and the company is backed by leading cleantech investors. Our breakthrough technology has been recognised in top-tier journal Nature Communications and has created a buzz in the green hydrogen sector due to its promise to revolutionise the economics of green hydrogen production. This is possible due to Hysata’s unique combination of low capex and an ultrahigh system efficiency of 95% – a gigantic leap vs existing electrolysers which are at around 75%.
On the pathway to net-zero, green hydrogen is going to be a massive new multi-trillion-dollar global industry, of similar scale to today’s natural gas industry. With its world-beating technology and strong customer pull, Hysata is targeting becoming the leading global electrolyser player, with multi-gigawatt-scale manufacturing and putting a major dent in global emissions.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

We are seeking a Senior Accountant to join our existing team of accountants. Reporting to the Financial Controller, this position is located in Port Kembla, Wollongong, New South Wales. It offers an exceptional opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art R&D and Manufacturing facility, with the possibility of future expansion into North America, Southeast Asia, and Europe.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A graduate degree in a relevant discipline and a post-graduate qualification (e.g., CPA/CA) with over 4 years of relevant experience;
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial regulations, and tax laws;
• Excellent understanding of processes and controls and associated documentation;
• Experience working with an ERP system;
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite;
• Previous experience in preparing statutory financial reports;
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team and to establish effective relationships across all levels of staff.
• Experience in a manufacturing-environment is desirable.

• Providing ongoing financial and business support with cash management and expense management processes;
• Assistance with month-end and year-end reporting requirements, including financial statement preparation and audit workpapers;
• Review of balance sheet reconciliations;
• Preparation of complex balance sheet reconciliations (ie WIP assets, FAR and AASB16);
• Assistance with Grant reporting and allocations;
• Oversee Accounts Payable function;
• Collating and preparing monthly management accounts;
• Assistance with the annual budget process; and
• Assisting the Financial Controller in process improvements and documentation.