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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.
Located 12km south of Townsville, a major gateway to Queensland’s world-renowned Great Barrier Reef, the JBS Townsville processing facility is JBS Australia’s most northern operation. Cattle are sourced from a wide supply area, including the Northern Territory, north and north-western Queensland and packed into the AMH brand, the most trusted name in beef. The facility employs approximately 430 employees and processes approximately 900 head per day, operating 4 days/week.
About the Role
Our Townsville 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 for 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
Please note: This is a Townsville based position and will require the successful applicant to relocate if not already based in the Townsville area. A relocation allowance may be offered for the right candidate and will be discussed during the recruitment process.
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
Why work for JBS Australia?
- Heavily discounted meat products
- Retail discounts with national partners
- Health insurance discounts on Bupa Health and Medibank Private
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities
Interested? APPLY NOW!
If you have any queries regarding this opportunity, please email Melinda Weir (Talent & Community Engagement Specialist) – ************@jbssa.com.au
