CHC provides unmatched helicopter services that enable our customers to reach beyond – to work in remote and challenging destinations that limit others – and come home safely. We are dedicated to our purpose of getting our customers where they need to be, when they need to be there, anywhere in the world – safely and reliably. All you have to do is get on board!

At CHC, we pride ourselves on our values and culture:
Accountability: Take pride and ownership of our actions and results.
Collaboration: Working together with transparency and trust to drive continuous improvement.
Care: Creating a safe and sustainable environment for all.
Integrity: Doing what's right and fostering a culture of respect.
Excellence: Prioritizing quality services and setting industry standards.

Expressions of Interest

Senior Financial Accountant

West Perth, WA

 

Reach Beyond!

 

CHC Helicopter is a leader in the provision of helicopter support to the offshore energy market, search & rescue, and government departments, as well as organizations requiring helicopter maintenance, repair, and overhaul services through its Heli-One division. 

 

For more than 75 years, CHC Helicopter has provided safe, reliable, and cost-effective helicopter services in some of the most remote and challenging environments around the world. Our dedication to safety and reputation for quality and innovation help our customers reach beyond what they thought possible.

 

All you have to do is get on board.

 

Role Summary

We have an opportunity for a dynamic Senior Financial Accountant to join our team in West Perth, WA.

 

The Senior Financial Accountant is responsible for managing the month-end closing process, general ledger reconciliations, and the preparation of financial reports in compliance with AASB/IFRS and GAAP standards. This role also includes overseeing audits, tax reporting, and sustainability disclosures. You will provide expert guidance to the finance team, drive improvements in financial policies, and collaborate with various departments to ensure accurate and efficient financial operations. Additionally, the position involves supervising accounting staff and leading complex financial analysis and modelling initiatives.

As Senior Financial Accountant your duties and responsibilities will include: 

• Ensure all financial reporting are in line with accounting standards under AASB/IFRS and taxation regulations.
• Manage the full month-end financial reporting, prepare accurate and timely financial reports, including P&L statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Closure of AR, AP, Inventory and GL at month end.
• Lead the audit process by liaising with external auditors, providing necessary documentation, and ensuring that audit queries are addressed promptly.
• Take charge of month-end and year-end balance sheet reconciliation process, including management of workbooks for auditing purposes
• Manage the preparation and reporting of energy-related, climate and sustainability (ESG) disclosures, including monitoring and reporting energy consumption, carbon emissions, and other sustainability metrics in compliance with relevant local and international reporting standards
• Complete and submit ABS (Australian Bureau of Statistics) surveys accurately and on time, ensuring compliance with national reporting requirements.
• Prepare and lodge Business Activity Statements (BAS) on a timely basis, ensuring that GST, PAYG, and other relevant tax obligations are correctly calculated and reported.
• Assist with asset management including maintaining detailed and accurate tangible, ROU assets registers and inventory records.
• Assist with preparation of Executive Management end of month results presentation.
• Provide transactional information for yearly tax pack as directed by Financial Controller.
• Mentor and support junior accountants in their professional development, ensuring that the accounting team maintains high standards of accuracy and efficiency.
• Supports and assists all other finance team members with technical accounting or software queries.
• Assists the Financial Controller with software change management.
• Reviews Procedures and Policies as required, provides improvement recommendations.
• Effectively partners with all teams within the CHC Group by providing trouble shooting, technical and procedural advice.
• Other ad-hoc tasks and financial modelling

Qualifications, Skills & Attributes

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in a similar financial role, with postgraduate qualifications and professional membership in either the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (CA) or CPA Australia (CPA).
• In-depth understanding of financial regulations, tax legislation, and industry best practices.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to build complex financial models and perform detailed analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a proven track record of identifying issues and implementing effective solutions.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.

At CHC we believe a diverse workforce makes us stronger. We want our people to be proud of who they are and where they come from. We will support our colleagues to work safely together, take care of each other and feel empowered and valued in sharing ideas as we create an organisation where we celebrate our differences.

 

Our commitment to maintaining and growing a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone can achieve their full potential, will ensure a strong and sustainable future for everyone.

 

We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all genders, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from diverse backgrounds.

 

We reserve the right to close this advertisement or start interviewing suitable perspective applicants without waiting for the full 30-day advertising period to close. Therefore, we urge suitable applicants to submit their application as soon as possible.