Senior AR & Credit Officer

About Us

JBS Australia is Australia’s largest and most respected meat and food processor. The Company has a strong portfolio of leading beef, lamb, pork, and value-added branded products. In our Corporate Office we drive and foster the JBS culture of excellence and believe success is achieved through hard work. JBS can provide you with more than a job, it can provide a long-term rewarding career.

About the Role:

JBS Australia is currently seeking a dynamic, hands-on Senior Accounts Receivables & Credit Officer to join our high-performing finance team. This is a pivotal role in the accounts receivable function driving debtor performance, and setting the standard for disciplined, professional credit control across the business. You’ll be the guardian of accurate records, the collections champion, and a strategic problem-solver dedicated to ensuring stakeholder satisfaction.

You’ll play a key part in supporting both Accounts Receivable and Collections, with a primary focus on credit assessments, reporting, process improvement and ensuring strict adherence to company policies. 

Responsibilities include (but not limited to):

• Conduct credit assessments for new and existing customers using internal risk criteria and third-party credit tools (e.g., Equifax, CreditorWatch) and ensure customer onboarding and account setups are completed accurately and within service-level timelines.
• Manage debt collection activities, including direct liaison with customers, lawyers, and collection agencies.
• Monitor customer credit exposures, enforce credit terms / limits, and alert relevant stakeholders of potential risks or breaches in line with company policies.
• Support month-end reporting, reconciliations, and account analysis.
• Prepare and present reports on debtor performance and team KPIs.
• Mentor and support AR team members, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate stakeholder relationships and act as a point of contact for credit-related queries.
• Contribute to the resolution of disputed invoices or payment issues in collaboration with internal departments.
• Provide back-up support to the AR and Collections teams during periods of high volume or staff leave.
• Assist with systems testing for updates and new functionality in SAP.

About you:

• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in Accounts Receivable or Credit Control, ideally within FMCG or large corporate environments.
• Proven end-to-end management of accounts receivable and debtor ledgers, with a track record of improving debtor performance.
• Strong customer service orientation and stakeholder engagement skills, with excellent written and verbal communication.
• Hands-on experience in SAP or similar large ERP systems, with knowledge of A/R and Credit modules.
• Skilled in Microsoft 365 tools like Excel, Copilot and Power Automate.
• Solid understanding of credit risk and collections processes, with experience using onboarding portals like ApplyEasy (desirable).
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and able to manage competing priorities and strict deadlines.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of working both independently and collaboratively, with a drive for continuous improvement.

Benefits of working for JBS include:

• Free onsite parking
• Heavily discounted meat products
• Retail discounts with national partners
• Health insurance discounts on Bupa Health and Medibank Private

What next?

If you are passionate and dedicated to be a part of the largest meat, pork and salmon manufacturer and producer in Australia, this opportunity may be for you. Apply now!