Senior 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 recruiting a versatile and detail-oriented Credit Controller to join our finance team based at our Riverview office This role plays a pivotal part in supporting both the Accounts Receivable and Collections functions, with a primary focus on credit assessments, customer account setup, and ensuring adherence to company credit policies. The successful candidate will also assist in day-to-day collections and AR functions as needed.

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).
• Make recommendations for credit limits and payment terms based on analysis of credit applications, trade references, and credit reports.
• Ensure customer onboarding processes are completed accurately and within service-level timelines.
• Conduct credit assessments for new and existing customers using internal risk criteria and third-party credit tools (e.g., Equifax, CreditorWatch).
• Make recommendations for credit limits and payment terms based on analysis of credit applications, trade references, and credit reports.
• Monitor customer credit exposures and alert relevant stakeholders of potential risks or breaches.
• Assist with chasing overdue accounts, issuing statements, and reconciling customer accounts.
• Contribute to the resolution of disputed invoices or payment issues in collaboration with internal departments.
• Support month-end processes including reporting, reconciliations, and account analysis.

About you:

• Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in credit control, accounts receivable, or collections in a commercial (B2B) environment.
• Solid understanding of credit risk, collections processes, and the Australian credit landscape (PPSA, Privacy Act, etc.).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a risk-based mindset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to liaise confidently across teams and with customers.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail in data handling and documentation.
• Proficiency with accounting/ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Pronto) and Excel.
• Tertiary qualification in finance, accounting, or business (desirable).

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!