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

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.

Role Summary

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

Reporting to the Head of Finance, this role is accountable for the integrity of statutory financial statements, the end-to-end management of the external audit process, and ensuring financial reporting complies with AASB / IFRS standards within a regulated operating environment.

The role also oversees key regulatory and statutory reporting obligations, ensuring all outputs are accurate, timely, and compliant, with a strong focus on governance, controls, and audit readiness.

This is a technical role requiring strong capability in statutory reporting, audit, and accounting standards. You will act as a key technical resource within the finance function, supporting complex accounting requirements and maintaining high standards of financial integrity and governance.

This role is best suited to candidates with a background in audit or financial reporting, rather than purely transactional or BAU accounting roles.





Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

The candidate will need to demonstrate the following competencies to execute the job 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 coord

📌 Financial Accounting (Australia)
🏢 Chc Helicopter
📍 Australia