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.

Senior Financial Accountant

West Perth, Western Australia

 

 

Reach Beyond with CHC Helicopters (Australia)!

 

At CHC Helicopters Australia, we deliver safe, reliable, and world-class helicopter services across the offshore energy sector, emergency medical services, and search and rescue.

 

For more than 75 years, CHC has been trusted to deliver aviation solutions in some of the most remote and challenging environments across the globe. Our dedication to safety, innovation, and operational excellence underpins the critical services we provide to our customers and the communities we serve.

 

Our people make the difference. With a strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and professionalism, we help our customers and colleagues reach beyond what they thought possible.

 

All you have to do is get on board.

 

 

Role Summary

We are seeking a capable and technically strong Senior Financial Accountant to join our finance team.

 

Reporting to the Head of Finance, this role plays a key part in delivering accurate, compliant and timely financial reporting within a complex, safety-critical aviation environment. You will take ownership of the month-end process, support statutory and audit requirements, and contribute to strengthening financial controls and processes across the business.

 

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accountant who enjoys technical depth, accountability, and partnering with leaders to support sound commercial decision-making.

 

• Leading the month-end close process, ensuring accuracy, completeness and adherence to reporting timelines.
• Preparing monthly financial statements including Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow in accordance with AASB / IFRS standards.
• Maintaining robust balance sheet reconciliations and ensuring general ledger integrity.
• Preparing annual statutory financial statements and coordinating the external audit process.
• Preparing and lodging BAS, ensuring GST, PAYG and other compliance obligations are met accurately and on time.
• Managing lease accounting in accordance with AASB 16 / IFRS 16 requirements.
• Maintaining fixed asset and lease registers and supporting inventory accounting processes.
• Preparing and submitting ABS surveys and regulatory energy scheme reporting, ensuring compliance with applicable reporting requirements.
• Supporting executive month-end reporting and contributing to management presentations.
• Providing technical accounting guidance within the finance team and supporting junior team development.
• Identifying opportunities to strengthen financial processes, controls and reporting systems.
• Assisting with financial analysis and modelling to support business performance and decision-making.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• CA or CPA qualified (or near completion).
• Demonstrated experience managing month-end reporting within a medium to large organisation.
• Strong working knowledge of AASB / IFRS accounting standards.
• Experience preparing statutory financial statements and working with external auditors.
• Experience in aviation, engineering, resources or other regulated industries will be highly regarded.
• Strong ERP system capability (Workday experience advantageous).

 

Key Skills & Attributes:

• Strong technical accounting capability with excellent attention to detail.
• High level of integrity and accountability in financial reporting.
• Ability to manage deadlines in a structured and organised manner.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Commercial awareness and ability to translate financial data into practical insights.
• Collaborative and team-oriented approach with a continuous improvement mindset.

 

 

Eligibility

Applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia and meet any clearance requirements relevant to the role.

 

The successful applicant may be required to complete pre-employment checks, including criminal history and employment verification. Information collected will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

 

 

Why join CHC?

• Unique industry exposure in a globally connected aviation organisation.
• Broad exposure across reporting, audit and compliance.
• Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership.
• Supportive and collaborative finance team.
• Hybrid working arrangements available.
• West Perth location.

 

If you are looking for a role where your technical expertise is valued and your contribution directly supports operational excellence, we would love to hear from you.

 

 

Diversity & Inclusion

At CHC, we celebrate diversity and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of all genders, the LGBTI+ community, mature-aged workers, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

 

 

Recruitment Process

We may commence interviews or close applications prior to the advertised closing date if suitable candidates are identified. We therefore encourage applicants to apply as early as possible.

 

We reserve the right to contact only shortlisted candidates.

 

 

Recruitment Agencies

We are managing this vacancy directly and are not engaging the services of recruitment agencies for this role.

 

We kindly request that agencies do not contact us regarding this position or submit unsolicited candidate CVs. Any CVs sent without prior written agreement will be treated as direct applications and no agency fees will be payable. Thank you for your understanding.