Management Accountant, Feedlots (3-Month Contract)
JBS Australia is currently seeking an experienced Management Accountant to join our Northern Ops Finance team in a 3-month contract capacity.
This role supports financial operations across JBS feedlots and adjacent farms (QLD and NSW), ensuring accurate reporting, cost control, and strategic financial insights.
As our Management Accountant you will work closely with operational teams to manage farm-related financial processes, drive system improvements, and support decision-making through robust analysis and reporting.
Responsibilities
Prepare and manage weekly & end-of-month (EOM) reconciliations across feedlots and farms, including P&L to balance sheet account reconciliations
Perform P&L vs budget variance analysis and provide commentary to support operational decision-making
Process and review journal entries related to rentals, asset depreciation, consultancy fees, lease clearing, and cattle levies
Perform bulk journal transfers and reclassifications to ensure accurate cost centre allocations and financial reporting
Support intercompany transactions and head office recharge processes, ensuring correct documentation and linkage across SAP modules
Monitor and reconcile income and expense transactions across feedlots and farms
Manage inventory transactions and reconcile inventory using SAP inventory T-codes such as MB51
Prepare and deliver weekly financial reports and reconciliations to support operational visibility and performance tracking
Use SAP to manage journal entries, reconciliations, and cost allocations, and reconcile SAP data with external systems (Excel, PowerBI, farm management tools)
Drive continuous improvement in financial systems and reporting processes
About You
Tertiary qualifications and professional membership (CA or CPA) desirable
Experience in a similar management accounting role in a large business
High attention to detail
Advanced MS Excel skills including macros
Experience with data reporting tools (e.g. Power BI, QlikSense or equivalent) desirable
Ability to prioritise, multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to identify basic cause and effect relationships with strong analytical skills
Strong commercial acumen to ensure data-informed decision making
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Self-starter with demonstrated ability to work autonomously and within a team environment
Energetic, passionate and enthusiastic with a demonstrated focus on system improvement
About Us
JBS Australia, part of the global JBS business, is the largest and most respected meat and food processor in Australia with a strong portfolio of leading beef, lamb, pork, salmon and value-added products.
Globally, JBS is the largest animal protein business and the largest food company in the world, with operations in North America, South America, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand.
Our Northern division operates 10 strategically located beef processing plants (5) and feedlots (5) across Queensland and Northern NSW.
Our head office for Northern Operations is based at Riverview, near Ipswich in southeast Queensland, and supports key operational teams in areas such as Sales & Marketing, Livestock, Finance, Shipping & Docs, and HR.
Our head office plays a pivotal role in driving and fostering the JBS culture of excellence, believing that success is achieved through collective hard work.
JBS can provide you with more than just a job; it can provide you with a rewarding long-term career
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