Accountant

• West Perth
• Finance
• Permanent Full time

The company

PHI is a global leader in helicopter services. In the Asia Pacific (APAC) region, PHI takes on some of the most challenging assignments in aviation to deliver high quality helicopter support for energy customers and search and rescue authorities.

We are one of the safest helicopter operators anywhere in the world, as every flight we take is guided by our core values of Safe, Efficient, Quality, Service.

About the role

We are growing and so are looking for a talented person to join us as an Accountant. The role sits within the Finance Department and reports directly to the APAC Finance Controller. This is a permanent full time role.

The primary purpose of the Accountant role is to perform all accounting tasks for a subset of entities within the APAC region, processing and accounting for employee related claims, bank reconciliations for all PHI APAC entities’ bank accounts, cash flow forecasting / reporting to PHI Group. 

The role will also support and be back up to Senior Management Accountants for APAC entities and assist with the preparation of the annual statutory accounts of the APAC legal entities.

Responsibilities of the role include:

• Accounting for a small number of entities within the APAC region
• Preparation of daily bank reconciliations
• Preparation of the daily cashflow report for the Corporate Office
• Assist with Treasury management for APAC entities
• Back up to Senior Management Accountants for other entities in the APAC region and support for month end processes.
• Supporting the Payroll Manager with verification and accounting for employee expense / claims
• Responsible for/assisting with the preparation of the statutory accounts for the APAC legal entities
• Assist FP&A with the preparation of annual budget and rolling forecasts
• Assist with annual audits for all entities
• Other tasks as directed by the APAC Financial Controller from time to time.

To be considered for this role, you will need:

• The person will ideally have a hands-on background in finance or accounting department in a sizeable corporate/accounting entity.
• Alternatively, 2+ years audit experience in a professional services firm within the audit / accounting divisions
• CA/CPA qualification would be a plus

About you:

• Be proactive and have a desire to succeed
• Team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
• Must be a team player
• Some specific attributes for the role would likely include:
• Good accounting / bookkeeping knowledge with understanding of key accounting standards.
• Attention to detail and tenacity to see something through.
• Experience working with integrated ERP systems
• Good Excel skills.
• Experience with multiple currencies
• Ability to problem solve.
• Commitment to meeting month – end accounting deadlines and good communication where problems arise.

What’s in it for you:

• Exposure to a significant global entity
• A fast paced environment where you will learn
• Experienced leaders you will learn from
• Great exposure to the exciting world of aviation
• Competitive market salary
• An active social club
• Prime office location in West Perth

If this position sounds right for you, please register through our PHI Career Centre and follow the steps to complete an application. If you have any questions about this position, please contact: hradmin@phi-int.com.

PHI Aviation is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Defence force experience is desirable, and veterans are encouraged to apply. We respectfully request no agency submissions.

Applications close 03 April 2026.  PHI reserves the right to commence shortlisting and remove the job advertisement prior to this date.