Feedlot 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.

JBS Australia’s Northern Division operates five strategically placed processing facilities as well as five feedlots across Queensland and New South Wales, with access to an extensive network of quality cattle. Our network provides the ability to meet the specific demands of various market segments with an extensive range of grain-fed and pasture-fed products. With approximately 15,000 employees spread across our offices, processing plants and feedlots, JBS Australia exports to more than 50 countries around the world.

Why work for JBS Australia?

• Access to novated leasing options
• Heavily discounted meat products
• Retail discounts with national partners
• Health insurance discounts on Bupa Health and Medibank Private
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities

About the Role

JBS Australia is currently recruiting a Feedlot Accountant to join the Northern Ops Finance team in a full-time capacity. Based at Riverview, Ipswich, and reporting to the Feedlots Management Accountant, you will play a key role in supporting a portfolio of feedlots within the Northern Division. This role would best suit someone early in their Accounting career looking to further develop their experience within a large multi-site organisation.  

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Providing support on all matters relating to the Feedlot financial processes
• Assisting the development of ad hoc reports as required by the Senior Management team
• Collecting and recording data for preparation of timely and accurate weekly/ monthly results/reports
• Preparing month-end reports including analysis of operating costs
• Preparing journals and general ledger reconciliations
• Managing data and systems for our third-party feedlots
• Coding of Livestock and General Accounts Payable invoices
• Supporting the business plan and annual budget process; working closely with key stakeholders to build financial forecasts based on the company’s strategic direction
• Other ad hoc duties as required

About You

• Tertiary qualifications in Business, Finance, Commerce or related discipline
• Member of, or eligible to commence studying towards CAANZ or CPA (support provided)   
• Advanced Microsoft office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Experience with data reporting tools (e.g. Power BI, QlikSense or equivalent) advantageous
• Ability to prioritise and multi-task conflicting deadlines
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable in handling data and numerical analysis
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must be energetic, passionate and enthusiastic

Interested? APPLY NOW!

If you have any queries regarding this opportunity, please email Melinda Weir (Talent & Community Engagement Specialist) – melinda.weir@jbssa.com.au