Helene Kalmet

Helene Kalmet has extensive experience in finance and accounting roles. Helene is currently working as the CFO for Air Vanuatu since 2023. Prior to that, they were the Principal at Helene L Kalmet and Associates since 2018. From 2021 to 2023, they served as an Accountant at The University of the South Pacific. Helene also worked as an Internal Audit Manager at Bank South Pacific from 2019 to 2021. Earlier in their career, they held the CFO position at Air Vanuatu from 2005 to 2018. Helene has also worked as a Group Financial Controller at Ifira Group of Companies and as a Finance/Admin/Control Officer at Asian Development Bank - South Pacific Regional Mission. Helene started their career as a Senior Accountant/Auditor at KPMG Australia.

Helene Kalmet has a diverse education history with a focus on Accounting and Finance. Helene began their educational journey in 1980 at Auckland University of Technology, where they pursued a degree in Accounting and Finance. After completing their studies there in 1981, they attended Wellington Polytechnic in 1982, where they obtained another degree in Accounting and Finance, specifically the NZCC qualification.

In 1989, Kalmet enrolled at the University of Technology Sydney, where they pursued a Bachelor of Business degree. During their time there, they focused their studies on Accounting and Finance. Helene successfully completed their degree in 1992.

Following their undergraduate studies, Kalmet attended Deakin University Melbourne in 1993. Although the information does not specify the degree obtained, it is known that they focused on the CPA Australia program during their time there.

After a brief period of further education, Kalmet returned to the CPA Australia program in 1994 at an unspecified institution. Helene completed this program in 1995, earning their CPA 1995 degree in the field of CPA.

In 2014, Kalmet pursued further education in the field of Accounting and Finance through the CPA Australia program at an unspecified institution. Helene obtained their FCPA degree after completing the program that same year.