Overview
Position: Associate Accountant (2-year fixed term for external applicants or a 2-year secondment for internal applicants).
Opportunity
This is an opportunity for an experienced and motivated Associate Accountant to support core accounting operations with a focus on foreign payments, intercompany transactions, and general ledger accuracy.
You'll build foundational finance skills, contribute to process improvements, and gain exposure to international banking and compliance standards.
You'll empower the team by ensuring timely, accurate financial data and supporting collaboration across departments.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate foreign payment processing in SAP
Ensure the processing of customer deposits and dishonors are in line with SOX standards
Manage intercompany invoices in SAP, ensuring correct approvals and processing
Monitor foreign currency transactions and assist with banking processes and reconciliations
Collaborate with other departments to resolve unallocated items and maintain clean GL accounts
Prepare and post monthly journals, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
Contribute to month end reporting
Maintain and update documentation for key accounting processes
Participate in process improvement initiatives
Assist with internal and external audit requests
Monitor SAP clearing accounts (USD/EUR/ZAR) and investigate outstanding items
About You
With strong expertise in financial accuracy, technical accounting, and process innovation, you are an energetic self-starter and excellent team player who takes pride in your work and environment.
What Skills You Need (Required)
Financial accuracy and attention to detail
Technical accounting knowledge
Communication and teamwork
Time management and organisation
Process innovation
Reconciliation and reporting skills
Above-the-line mindset—proactive, accountable, and solution-oriented.
What Makes You Stand Out (Desired)
Experience with ERPs like SAP and other relevant systems
Exposure to accounts payable/receivable
Experience with RPA and AI
Analytical thinking and tech savviness
Adaptability and agility
Critical thinking
Curiosity and lifelong learning
Education / Experience
Bachelor's degree (working towards CPA/CA preferred)
Exposure to accounts payable/receivable and RPA/AI
Why Join Us
At John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go.
Here, you\'ll enjoy the support to think outside the box and the advanced tools and technology that foster innovation and achievement.
We are a global company that values its people and provides a broad range of benefits including a competitive remuneration package, flexible working, social activities, health and safety programs and ongoing training and development opportunities along with other benefits like:
Friendly and inclusive company culture where wellbeing of our employees is at the forefront
A mature outlook on flexible work arrangements
Professional Development (Higher Education, Training & Memberships)
15% Super if you choose to go with John Deere Mercer Super Plan
Paid Parental leave – 16 weeks for new parents
Annual Leave loading
Purchase Leave, Paid Community Leave available
We embrace a diverse, talented and passionate workforce and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
If you have the experience outlined above and the passion to succeed, we would love to hear from you
Application Details
Please click the APPLY button now and send your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are the perfect candidate for our team.
Applications for this position will close at close of business 2 October, 2025.
Note: Appropriate work authorisations are required in this country prior to application.
John Deere is committed to creating an inclusive environment and has been recognised by Diversity Council Australia Ltd as an Inclusive Employer for three consecutive years (2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024).
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