About us

National Jet Express acts as a critical link in the energy and resources sector, providing fly-in/fly-out (FIFO) services in support of mining, oil, and gas projects throughout Australia. We also provide versatile, bespoke charter flights with a full range of service options to Australia's city centres and regional destinations. We have been investing in the future of FIFO by progressively renewing our fleet with modern aircraft that provide greater flexibility of rosters, suitability for regional aerodromes, increased reliability, and low carbon emissions.

Our success in outperforming the market is driven by the contributions of our talented and hard-working staff. We are excited to offer you the opportunity to find your place within our dynamic and ambitious team.

About the Role

Responsible for financial control, reporting, and commercial finance support across NJE, with accountability for core finance processes and payroll.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

OVERSIGHT OF THE FOLLOWING KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. TAX

- Oversight of GST, FBT, income tax, and payroll tax compliance for the two companies National Jet Express Pty Ltd and NJE Aviation Services Engineering Pty Ltd.

- Review tax returns and supporting workpapers, together with NJE's external tax advisors.

- Manage tax provisions and related accounting treatments.

- Ensure finance staff accurately code expenses to the general ledger to support correct tax treatment.

- Manage the relationship with NJE's external tax advisors.

2. AUDIT

- Own NJE’s external audit process.

- Prepare NJE’s financial statements and audit files.

- Ensure advance audit readiness, including balance sheet reconciliations and supporting account schedules.

- Resolve audit queries and close findings.

3. REGULATORY REPORTING

- Oversee the preparation of reports for the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) and other bodies.

- Oversee the environmental and emissions reporting,



including compliance with the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act 2007 (NGER), covering fuel usage, energy consumption, and greenhouse gas emissions.

- Oversee the submission of reports under the Payment Times Reporting Act 2020, including supplier payment performance metrics.

4. MONTH-END

- Lead the month-end process, including preparation and posting of journals, and review of reconciliations and results. This includes direct hands-on involvement in the month-end close.

- Prepare commentary to accompany the Management Accounts for review by the Executive Chairman.

- Provide a walkthrough from Profit Before Tax to closing cash position, incorporating key balance sheet movements.

- Identify revenue and costs relating to prior months and present these separately in the reporting pack.

- Provide variance analysis of current month results compared to prior months.

- Ensure foreign exchange gains and losses (realised and unrealised) are correctly calculated and reported.

5. FIXED ASSETS & FINANCE LEASES

- Maintain NJE’s fixed asset register.

- Account for aircraft and other assets, including depreciation, additions and disposals.

- Ensure leased aircraft return condition provisions are accurately calculated and provided for.

- Maintain finance lease liability models in accordance with AASB 16 requirements.

- Review line maintenance airframe costs monthly to identify overhauled items, and reallocate to Capital Work in Progress where they meet NJE’s capitalisation policy.

- Review the Capital Work in Progress balance sheet accounts.

6.



TREASURY

- Maintain the relationship with NJE’s banks.

- Oversee bank accounts, credit card facilities, standby letter of credit facilities and term deposits.

- Assist in the mitigation of the foreign exchange (FX) exposure of the business.

7. SUPPLIER & CUSTOMER MANAGEMENT

- Oversee AP and AR functions, including staff based in India.

- Oversee the AR function to ensure timely invoicing of clients and collection of receivables within agreed payment terms.

- Support financial aspects of supplier and customer contracts, including payment terms.

8. BALANCE SHEET (INCLUDING RETURN CONDITION PROVISIONS)

- Oversee preparation and review of balance sheet reconciliations.

- Review and explain balance sheet movements.

9. FINANCE SUPPORT – BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & HR

- Build financial models for tenders, contract renewals, and pricing support.

- Support workforce planning and labour cost modelling.

- Provide financial input into enterprise agreements and industrial relations processes.

- Oversee payroll outputs for financial reporting purposes.

10. STAFF LEADERSHIP

- Manage finance team deliverables, including allocation of work and review of outputs.

- Provide mentoring of staff, particularly the accountants and address performance issues .

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

- CFO

- Business Development

- Operations and Engineering

- Flight Operations

- HR

Skills and Experience

- CA/CPA qualification.

- Minimum 5 years accounting experience.

- Experience in a senior finance role in an asset-intensive or contract-based business.

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

- Month-end close delivered on time

- Audit completed without material issues

- Balance sheet reconciliations complete and accurate

- Compliance obligations met accurately and on time

- Revenue invoicing and collections performance

- Cash flow managed within limits

📌 Finance Manager (Perth)
🏢 National Jet Express
📍 Perth