Financial Accounting & Compliance Accountant

CHC Helicopter; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CHC Helicopters Australia seeks a technically strong Financial Accounting & Compliance Accountant to own statutory financial reporting, external audit, and regulatory reporting across the Australian business. West Perth, Western Australia, CHC Helicopters Australia!

Join CHC Helicopters Australia to deliver accurate financial statements, drive audit readiness, and support strategic decision-making within a global aviation services context.

Qualifications

• Statutory financial statements experience in a listed or similarly regulated environment is required.
• External audit coordination experience with auditor relationships and issue resolution.
• Application of AASB/IFRS accounting standards in practice, including complex areas.

Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end close process with timely, accurate reporting to IFRS/AASB standards.
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) with robust reconciliations.
• Oversee statutory financial statements and end-to-end external audit process, including auditor engagement.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Audit readiness mindset

Education

CA or CPA qualification

ASX/regulatory reporting experience

Tools

Workday

ERP systems

Job description

Reach Beyond!

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.

Role Summary

We are seeking a technically strong Financial Accounting & Compliance Accountant to own statutory financial reporting, external audit, and regulatory reporting across the Australian business.

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Financial Accounting & Compliance Accountant

West Perth, Western Australia

Reach Beyond with CHC Helicopters (Australia)!

Join CHC Helicopter: Leading Global Aviation Services with Mission-Critical Solutions

At CHC Helicopters Australia, we deliver mission-critical, safe, and reliable helicopter services that make a real difference across vital sectors including offshore energy, emergency medical response, and search and rescue operations.

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 exceptional people drive our success. With an unwavering commitment to safety, collaborative teamwork, and highest professional standards, we empower our customers and colleagues to exceed their own expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end close process, ensuring accurate, complete and timely reporting aligned to AASB / IFRS standards.
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow), maintaining general ledger integrity and robust balance sheet reconciliations.
• Lead the preparation of statutory financial statements and manage the end-to-end external audit process, including auditor engagement and issue resolution.
• Ensure compliance with BAS, GST, PAYG and other regulatory obligations, including ABS and relevant statutory reporting requirements.
• Apply and manage accounting for leases (AASB 16), fixed assets and inventory, ensuring accurate registers and compliant treatment.
• Support executive reporting and management presentations, delivering clear, reliable financial insights.
• Provide technical accounting guidance and support capability development within the finance team.
• Drive improvements in financial processes, internal controls and reporting frameworks to enhance audit readiness and business insight.
• Support financial analysis and modelling to inform business performance and decision-making.

Qualifications, Skills & Attributes

Required Qualifications & Experience

• CA or CPA qualified
• Demonstrated experience in:
  • Preparation of statutory financial statements within a listed (ASX) or similarly regulated environment
  • External audit coordination, including managing auditor relationships and resolving technical issues
  • Application of AASB / IFRS accounting standards in practice, including complex or judgemental areas
• Strong experience in financial reporting within a medium to large, multi-entity organisation
• Experience operating within structured reporting cycles, with a strong focus on financial control, accuracy, and audit readiness
• Strong ERP capability, with experience in enterprise financial systems (Workday highly regarded)

Highly Regarded

• Experience within an ASX-listed or reporting group structure
• Exposure to complex, regulated industries (aviation, resources, engineering, infrastructure)
• Experience supporting group consolidation and external reporting requirements

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.

Diversity & Inclusion

At CHC, We Champion Workforce Diversity: Inclusively Welcoming Talent from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities, All Gender Identities, LGBTI+ Spectrum, Mature Professionals, Individuals with Disabilities, and Multicultural Backgrounds

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.

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.