Job Description
JBS Australia's Southern Division, headquartered in Melbourne, has the largest multi-species processing facility in Australia, processing beef, sheep, and goats. JBS Southern processing facilities have access to all major international markets, providing our livestock suppliers with a range of markets and brand opportunities.
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At JBS, we foster a positive and inclusive culture that values diversity and teamwork. We are committed to your professional growth, offering robust career development opportunities within one of the world's most respected organisations.
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We are seeking an experienced and commercially astute Plant Accountant to join our Finance team. This is a highly visible role that partners closely with Operations and Finance leaders to drive plant performance through insightful financial analysis, robust reporting, and strategic business support.
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This opportunity is ideal for a finance professional who enjoys working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment and is passionate about turning data into actionable insights that improve profitability, efficiency, and operational performance.
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Responsibilities:
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Prepare and report weekly and monthly financial results, forecasts, budgets, and performance scorecards.
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Analyse financial and operational performance, identifying key drivers, risks, and opportunities.
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Investigate actual versus budget variances and provide recommendations for corrective action.
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Prepare monthly journals, accruals, reconciliations, and general ledger transactions.
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Partner with operational leaders to provide financial insights that support strategic and day-to-day decision-making.
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Lead or support annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
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Monitor operating costs, inventory performance, and capital expenditure projects.
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Identify opportunities to improve profitability, reduce costs, and enhance operational efficiency.
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Support business improvement initiatives and process optimisation projects.
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Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and audit requirements.
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You will also bring to the table:
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Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related discipline.
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CA or CPA qualification (completed or in progress) preferred.
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Strong management accounting and financial reporting experience, ideally within manufacturing, FMCG, supply chain, or operational environments.
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Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities.
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Experience with ERP systems such as SAP and reporting tools such as Power BI or Tableau is advantageous.
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Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence and challenge stakeholders constructively.
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Demonstrated experience identifying and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
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Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
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Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven workplace
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Are you ready to be part of the 3rd largest Food & Beverage company in the world and have the opportunity to shape the future of our Operations strategy, working closely with leaders across a meat Plant.
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