Plant Accountant

• 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

• 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

• Heavily discounted meat products
• Retail discounts with national partners
• Health insurance discounts on Bupa Health and Medibank Private
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities

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