Plant Accountant

About Us

JBS Australia is the largest and most respected meat and food producer in Australia. We have a strong portfolio of leading and renowned beef, lamb, pork, salmon and value-added branded products, such as AMH, Swift, Primo, Murray Valley and Huon.

Situated on 2,000ha, the JBS Riverina Beef plant is a part of the Riverina integrated farming, feedlot and processing operation. The cattle are walked from the feedlot to the plant, minimising stress and transportation costs, while simultaneously improving eating quality – one of only two in the southern hemisphere.

Based just outside Yanco, between the popular townships of Leeton and Narrandera in southern NSW. Being in the heart of the Murrumbidgee Irrigation district (or Riverina region), ensures the ability to source high quality feeder cattle and grain to produce premium beef. The plant employs approximately 420 people with a current processing capacity of 600 head of cattle per day, operating 5 days per week.

Why work for JBS Australia?

• Sponsorship opportunities available for eligible candidates
• Relocation assistance available for eligible candidates
• Access to heavily discounted JBS meat products
• Retail discounts with national partners
• Health insurance discounts with Bupa and Medibank Private
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities

About the Role

Our Riverina Plant is currently recruiting an experienced Plant Accountant to join the team in a full-time capacity. Reporting to the Plant Manager, this role is best suited to someone looking to further develop their Accounting experience with a global leader in the meat industry.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Collecting and recording of data for preparation of timely and accurate weekly/monthly results and reports
• Preparing journals and general ledger reconciliations
• Preparing month-end reports including analysis of operating costs
• Analysing standard to actual cost variances
• Identifying challenges and opportunities and recommending corrective actions to meet cost performance targets
• Serving as a business partner to the Plant Manager and Plant Operations Team, providing support on all matters relating to the plant performance and financial processes
• Follow up and liaising with Senior Management queries on site
• Inventory control including reconciliations for hides, skins, by products, and dry-goods, and off-site inventory
• Coding and reviewing all Accounts Payable invoices
• Monitoring AFE project completion and facilitation of asset capitalisation

About You

• Experience in a similar role highly regarded
• Strong working knowledge of accounting principles
• SAP experience advantageous
• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance or similar discipline highly regarded
• Intermediate to advanced MS Office skills, specifically within Excel
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to identify basic cause & effect relationships
• Strong analytical skills
• Exceptional ability to prioritise and multi-task
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Self-starter with demonstrated ability to work autonomously and within a team environment
• Energetic, passionate and enthusiastic with a demonstrated focus on system improvement

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