Senior Financial Accountant

Community Housing Limited; Gold Coast City; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible work arrangements

Salary packaging

Supportive workplace

Job summary

Community Housing Limited is seeking a qualified finance professional with CA/CPA and a degree in Accounting, Commerce or Economics. The role requires 5+ years in financial accounting within a complex organisation, with strong skills in financial reporting, reconciliations and statutory reporting.

Ideal candidates will support Board-level reporting, audits and demonstrate high attention to detail, professionalism and collaborative teamwork in a fast-paced environment. Hybrid working is offered.

Qualifications

• CA/CPA qualification and a degree in Accounting, Commerce or Economics.
• 5+ years’ experience in financial accounting within a complex organisation.
• Strong skills in financial reporting, reconciliations, and statutory reporting.
• Experience preparing Board-level reporting and supporting audits.
• High attention to detail and strong communication skills.

Skills

Financial reporting

Reconciliations

Statutory reporting

Board reporting

Audit support

Attention to detail

Communication

Collaboration

Proactive improvement

Education

CA/CPA qualification and degree in Accounting/Commerce/Economics

Job description

What we’re looking for

We’re seeking a qualified finance professional with strong technical capability and a collaborative mindset.

You will ideally have:

• CA/CPA qualification and a degree in Accounting, Commerce or Economics
• 5+ years’ experience in financial accounting within a complex organisation
• Strong skills in financial reporting, reconciliations, and statutory reporting
• Experience preparing Board-level reporting and supporting audits
• High attention to detail and strong communication skills

We’re also looking for someone who:

• Takes a proactive approach to continuous improvement
• Demonstrates professionalism, accountability, and integrity
• Can manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Works collaboratively and supports broader team outcomes

Our values

• Teamwork – We collaborate, support each other and achieve more together.
• Integrity – We act with honesty, accountability and transparency.
• Service Excellence – We put people first, take initiative and strive to make a positive difference.
• Everyone Matters – We lead with empathy, respect and inclusion, valuing every person and perspective.

If you’re someone who builds trust, works collaboratively, takes ownership, cares about the people you serve and makes others feel valued — you’ll fit right in.

What’s in it for you.

At CHL, you’ll be part of an organisation that’s making a genuine difference in the lives of thousands of Australians every day. We offer:

• A purpose-driven role with meaningful national footprint that makes a real impact.
• A collaborative, supportive and inclusive workplace.
• Flexible work arrangements and opportunities for professional development
• Hybrid working - 3 days in office, 2 from home!
• One day off a year as 'You Day' to celebrate you
• Great salary + Super + Salary Packaging (increase your take home pay!) and much more.

Above all, joining CHL means being part of something bigger — making a meaningful difference and helping create a future where everyone has a place to call home.

About CHL

At CHL, we’re working towards a world without housing poverty. As Australia’s largest regulated community housing provider, we’ve spent more than 30 years creating safe, secure and affordable homes where people can belong, thrive and build a brighter future. We’re a purpose-driven organisation, and our people are at the heart of what we do. Our values of Teamwork, Integrity, Service Excellence and Everyone Matters guide how we work, how we support our customers and how we make a difference in communities across Australia.