Management Accountant - Feedlots

About Us

JBS Australia, part of the global JBS business, is the largest and most respected meat and food processor in Australia with a strong portfolio of leading beef, lamb, pork, salmon and value-added products. Globally, JBS is the largest animal protein business and the largest food company in the world, with operations in North America, South America, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand.

Our Northern division operates 10 strategically located beef processing plants (5) and feedlots (5) across Queensland and Northern NSW. Our head office for Northern Operations is based at Riverview, near Ipswich in southeast Queensland, and supports key operational teams in areas such as Sales & Marketing, Livestock, Finance, Shipping & Docs, and HR. Our head office plays a pivotal role in driving and fostering the JBS culture of excellence, believing that success is achieved through collective hard work.

JBS can provide you with more than just a job; it can provide you with a rewarding long-term career!

About the Role

Due to the continued growth of the JBS Australia Northern business, we are currently seeking an experienced Management Accountant to join our team. This role supports financial operations across JBS feedlots and adjacent farms, ensuring accurate reporting, cost control, and strategic financial insights. The Management Accountant will work closely with operational teams to manage feedlot and farm-related financial processes, drive system improvements, and support decision-making through robust analysis and reporting.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Prepare and manage weekly & end-of-month (EOM) reporting and reconciliations across feedlots and farms, including P&L and balance sheet account reconciliations
• Perform P&L vs budget variance analysis and provide commentary to support operational decision-making
• Process and review journal entries related to rentals, asset depreciation, consultancy fees, lease clearing, and cattle levies
• Perform bulk journal transfers and reclassifications to ensure accurate cost centre allocations and financial reporting
• Support intercompany transactions and head office recharge processes, ensuring correct documentation and linkage across SAP modules
• Monitor and reconcile income and expense transactions across feedlots and farms
• Manage inventory transactions and reconcile inventory using SAP inventory T-codes such as MB51
• Prepare and deliver weekly financial reports and reconciliations to support operational visibility and performance tracking
• Use SAP to manage journal entries, reconciliations, and cost allocations, and reconcile SAP data with external systems (Excel, Qlik Sense, farm management tools)
• Drive continuous improvement in financial systems and reporting processes

About You

• Tertiary qualifications in accounting, with CA or CPA membership desirable
• Minimum of five years’ experience in a similar management accounting role within a large, complex organisation
•  Strong SAP experience (essential) with the ability to work confidently across complex financial and operational data
• High attention to detail with advanced MS Excel capability
• Experience with data reporting and visualisation tools such as QlikSense or equivalent (desirable)
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify trends and understand cause‑and‑effect relationships
• Demonstrated commercial acumen, translating financial insights into practical, data‑driven business decisions
• Proactive self‑starter who takes initiative and ownership of responsibilities, driving tasks through to completion
• Ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively within a team environment
• Highly organised with the ability to prioritise, multi‑task, and perform in a fast‑paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
•  Energetic, passionate, and enthusiastic, with a strong focus on systems improvement and continuous improvement

Interested? APPLY NOW!