Grain and Oilseeds Controller

4 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Louis Dreyfus Company Full time

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Company Description

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally.

Job Description

The Grains & Oilseeds Controller plays a critical role within the LDC Australian Finance team, supporting the CFO in overseeing financial operations across the G&O platform in Australia. This role is responsible for management accounting, budgeting and forecasting, fixed asset integrity, stock control, and finance systems.

The position ensures timely reporting, provides strategic insights through data analysis, and leads capex reporting and fixed asset management. It also supports system integration and continuous process improvement, while managing and developing a small finance team.

Ideal for a hands-on finance professional with strong management accounting experience and a solid understanding of operational finance in a commodities environment.

Key Responsibilities (not limited to):

Prepare accurate and timely monthly financial reports for the G&O platform.
Manage accounting inputs across revenue, cost allocation, inventory reconciliation, and asset lifecycle.
Support annual budgeting and monthly forecasting in collaboration with FP&A.
Maintain and manage the Fixed Asset Register and lead capex reporting and compliance.
Oversee stocktake processes and ensure integrity of finance systems (ERP/CSM).
Provide system and project support related to finance system integrations.
Lead and develop the G&O controlling team while promoting compliance with accounting standards.

Experience

Essential skills & Experience

Membership of Professional accounting organization (eg CPA or ICAA)
5 or more years' experience in a finance role preferred
Understanding of the grain industry preferred
Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
Technical accounting knowledge gained from a medium - large/complex corporate environment, reporting according to Australian Accounting Standards
Good knowledge of accounting processes (including variance analysis, GL posting, accruals and reconciliations) and management reporting requirements
Familiarity with key end-to-end business processes and associated internal controls such as budgeting and forecasting, invoicing and billing, procure-to-payment
Strong problem solving and analytical skills
Self-driven with curious mindset
Experience in meeting period end reporting deadlines including a daily reporting cycle
Knowledge of SAPB1 and/or CSM ERP packages preferred

Additional Information

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Please note that you must be an Australian Citizen or have the right to live and work in this location to apply for this job.

Diversity & Inclusion

LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.

LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Sustainability

Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.

We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us

What We Offer

We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

We offer

Work for a global, leading commodities company
Competitive salary and benefits
Access to Training and Development
Access to Employee Assistance Program

Seniority level

Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment typeFull-time

Job function

Job functionAccounting/Auditing and Finance
IndustriesFood and Beverage Manufacturing and International Trade and Development

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