Plant Accountant

JBS Australia’s Southern Division, headquartered in Melbourne, has the largest multi-species processing facility in Australia, processing beef, sheep, and goats. JBS Southern processing facilities have access to all major international markets, providing our livestock suppliers with a range of markets and brand opportunities.

About the role - Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• The collection and recording of data for preparation of timely and accurate weekly/monthly results/reports
• Manage queries from the plant regarding proper accounting for all aspects of plant operations
• Be proactive in responding to variances between weekly and monthly results and between weekly forecast and weekly actual results
• Rolling weekly/monthly forecasts on operating costs
• Preparation of journals, general ledger reconciliations and month end reporting
• Review and sign off of general ledger reconciliations in Blackline across all profit centres of Cobram Plant
• Preparation of month end reports including analysis of operating costs
• Analyse standard to actual cost variances particularly focussing on labour cost variance. Identify challenges and opportunities and recommend corrective actions as indicated by performance to meet cost performance targets.
• Budget preparation and analysis ensuring review against current operating costs

About you:

• CA or CPA qualified, or similar  
• 5 years experience in accounting or finance roles
• Previous Manufacturing experience (preferred)
• Experience with using Blackline / SAP (preferred)
• Proven analytical, reporting, costing, budgeting and process improvement experience 
• Be self motivated, able to work both autonomously and collaboratively 
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships with both internal and external stakeholders 
• Demonstrate innovation and seek improvements 
• COVID Vaccination and willing to undergo Qfever Immunisation

Benefits include (but not limited to):

• Retail discounts with national partners
• Health insurance discounts on Bupa Health and Medibank Private
• Excellent Team Member discounts on our quality meat products and free onsite parking.