Senior Financial Accountant

Chc Group Offshore Services Australia; Western Australia; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

CHC Helicopters Australia in West Perth, WA, is hiring a Senior Financial Accountant to join our finance team. You will own the month-end close, ensure accurate financial reporting, and support statutory and audit requirements in a safety-critical aviation environment.

We seek CA/CPA qualification, experience with IFRS/AASB standards, and strong Workday ERP experience. The role offers hybrid working arrangements and a chance to contribute to regulatory reporting and financial controls across our

Qualifications

• 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 complex, regulated industries will be highly valued and provide a competitive advantage.
• Strong ERP system capability, with advanced proficiency in enterprise financial systems (Workday experience particularly preferred).

Responsibilities

• Own the month-end close process and deliver timely financial reporting.
• Support statutory and external audit requirements.
• Strengthen financial controls and processes across the business.
• Provide strategic insights from financial data.
• Collaborate with finance team and senior leadership.

Skills

Month-end reporting

IFRS / AASB standards

Statutory financial statements

External audit support

Education

CA or CPA qualified (or near completion)

Tools

Workday

Job description

Senior Financial Accountant

West Perth, Western Australia

Reach Beyond with CHC Helicopters (Australia)!

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.

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 ambitious financial professional to drive strategic insights, showcase technical expertise, and make a significant impact within a dynamic global aviation organization.

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 complex, regulated industries will be highly valued and provide a competitive advantage.
• Strong ERP system capability, with advanced proficiency in enterprise financial systems (Workday experience particularly preferred).

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.

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 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.

Job advertising closes at 1700 (AWST) on Friday, 17th April 2026.