Associate, Accounting Advisory

Chatham Financial

. Advise APAC hedge accounting clients on the design and implementation of hedge accounting strategies .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeMelbourne • AustraliaJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in hedge accounting, including the design and implementation of hedging strategies, financial statement impact assessment, and technical accounting research. Proficient in managing client portfolios and providing consultation at senior levels while ensuring compliance with IFRS standards.

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Hedge Accounting ExpertiseIFRS KnowledgeClient Portfolio ManagementTechnical Accounting ResearchProfessional Accounting Qualification

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Hard Skills

Hedge Effectiveness TestingFinancial ReportingAuditingDerivatives ValuationJournal Entry PreparationHedge Designation MemorandaAccounting DeliverablesEconomic Strategy AnalysisDisclosure SupportTechnical Accounting Advisory

Soft Skills

Client-Service OrientationTeam CollaborationOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAttention to DetailCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Chatham’s In-House Technology PlatformAI Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

CACPAACA

Industry Keywords

Hedging StrategiesFinancial Risk AdvisoryTreasury ManagementForeign Currency HedgingCommodities Hedging

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advise APAC hedge accounting clients on the design and implementation of hedge accounting strategies
Provide consultation to clients at senior accounting and finance levels
Manage a client portfolio and advise on hedging strategies
Run and analyze hedge effectiveness tests
Draft hedge designation memoranda
Create inputs for future journal entries and provide monthly reporting
Serve as a subject matter expert for clients and colleagues
Assess financial statement impacts of proposed hedging strategies
Develop expertise in hedge accounting and the economics of interest rate, foreign currency and commodities hedging
Conduct technical accounting research and contribute to research on evolving accounting guidance
Facilitate periodic accounting deliverables using Chatham’s in-house technology platform
Provide derivative fair values, journal entries, effectiveness tests, disclosure support and related deliverables
Work with treasurers, CFOs, controllers, partners and audit firms
Answer client questions, conduct research and discuss complex topics with key personnel
Collaborate with hedge accountants, derivatives specialists and financial risk advisers in Australia and Chatham’s global offices

Requirements

What you’ll need

Australian citizens and permanent residents, or those with a valid Visa with permission to work
A recognised professional accounting qualification, such as CA, CPA, ACA or an equivalent qualification
5 years’ total experience with 0 to 3 years of post-qualified experience in financial reporting, auditing or technical accounting advisory
Good working knowledge of IFRS, particularly IFRS 9
Willingness to learn complex economic and accounting strategies and conduct technical accounting research
Client-service orientation
Ability to work as part of a team
Excellent organizational, multi-tasking, and time-management skills
Ability and desire to use Chatham-approved AI tools responsibly while applying professional judgement and complying with confidentiality, data security and quality-control requirements
Thoroughness and attention to detail
Excellent oral and written communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional development opportunities
Opportunities to work with subject matter experts and experienced colleagues
Opportunities to work on complex, high-profile projects
Opportunities to develop a specialization
Learning opportunities across different industries
Team camaraderie and collaborative work environment
In-house technology platform and approved AI tools to improve workflow efficiency