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.
Key Responsibilities
* Leading the month‐end close process, ensuring accuracy, completeness and adherence to reporting timelines.
* Preparing monthly financial statements including Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow in accordance with AASB / IFRS standards.
* Maintaining robust balance sheet reconciliations and ensuring general ledger integrity.
* Preparing annual statutory financial statements and coordinating the external audit process.
* Preparing and lodging BAS, ensuring GST, PAYG and other compliance obligations are met accurately and on time.
* Managing lease accounting in accordance with AASB 16 / IFRS 16 requirements.
* Maintaining fixed asset and lease registers and supporting inventory accounting processes.
* Preparing and submitting ABS surveys and regulatory energy scheme reporting, ensuring compliance with applicable reporting requirements.
* Supporting executive month‐end reporting and contributing to management presentations.
* Providing technical accounting guidance within the finance team and supporting junior team development.
* Proactively driving innovation in financial processes, leading the optimisation of internal controls, and transforming reporting systems to deliver exceptional business insights.
* Assisting with financial analysis and modelling to support business performance and decision‐making.
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.
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