About this role
About the role
The JBS Beef City Processing Plant has a rare and excellent opportunity for an experienced Plant/Management Accountant to join the team in a full-time permanent position. Reporting directly to the site Finance Business Partner, you will play a key role in supporting the operational and financial performance of the site by preparing accurate weekly and monthly financial and operational reports through the collection, analysis and recording of plant data. You will maintain the integrity of the plant's financial records by preparing journals, completing all general ledger reconciliations and delivering comprehensive month-end reporting, including detailed analysis of operating costs and performance trends.
You will provide financial insights and support across all aspects of plant performance, while also responding to financial queries and information requests from senior management. You will be responsible for maintaining effective inventory controls, including the reconciliation of hides, skins, by-products, dry goods and off-site inventory holdings.
The role also involves reviewing and coding accounts payable invoices to ensure accuracy and compliance with company processes. In addition, you will oversee the monitoring of AFE projects through to completion and facilitate the timely capitalisation of assets, ensuring financial records accurately reflect operational investments and project outcomes.
About you
- Tertiary accounting qualifications and professional membership (CA, CPA or CMA)
- Experience in a management accounting role in a large commercial business environment
- High attention to detail
- Advanced Microsoft office skills specifically within Excel (e.g. macros, PowerPoint and Word)
- Experience with data reporting tools (e.g. Power BI, QlikSense or equivalent) desirable
- SAP 4 Hana experience desirable, not essential
- Ability to prioritise, multi-skill and work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to identify basic cause & effect relationships with strong analytical skills
- Strong commercial acumen to ensure data-informed decision making
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Self-starter with demonstrated ability to work autonomously and within a team environment
- Must be energetic, passionate and enthusiastic with a demonstrated focus on system improvement
Why Join JBS?
- Competitive salary + annual performance bonus
- Heavily discounted premium JBS meat products through our onsite butcher shop
- Long-term career development opportunities with a global organisation
- Regular team-building events, including BBQs and employee milestone celebrations
- Relocation assistance for eligible candidates, including support with transport, flights and/or short-term accommodation
- Access to heavily discounted corporate and casual apparel from major brands, including R.M. Williams, Ariat and R.B. Sellars
- Corporate discounts with AustralianSuper, Bupa and Medibank Private Health Insurance
- Exclusive discounts with AVIS Australia car hire
- Access to exclusive CommBank banking offers
- 15% off Dell Technologies products
- Significant discounts on adventure experiences through Adrenaline
- Novated leasing options (eligibility criteria apply)
- Retail discounts via The Ambassador Card – Australia's premier member benefits program
- $50 off when you shop at Specsavers through the JBS Corporate Club
- 10% off eligible Telstra mobile plans
Located 35km west of Toowoomba, the JBS Beef City Plant is part of the Beef City integrated feedlot, processing and farming facility. The cattle are walked from the feedlot to the plant, minimising stress and transportation costs, while simultaneously improving eating quality – one of only two in southern hemisphere. Specialising in grain-fed beef production, the plant employs approximately 950 employees with a current processing capacity of 1,100 cattle per day and has a strong reputation for producing high quality grain fed beef for key domestic and international customers.
If you are interested in joining a leading global food company at a world class operation, apply now! Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience, qualifications and why you are interested in this position.