Accountant

Company Overview

Gunn Agri Partners (GAP) was established in 2013 and provides agricultural investment and farm management services for Australian, North American and European investors. Gunn Agri Partners adopts an industry-leading framework that integrates sustainability in the design and delivery of its strategies and a mandate to transparently report against investor's target outcomes.

GAP manages $1.05B of assets and commitments managed by the following platforms:

• Gunn Agri Cattle Fund: northern Australian grass-fed cattle, row cropping and natural asset development. The operating entity established in 2015 is Cunningham Cattle Co. Pty Ltd.
• Wollemi Farms: investing in permanent crop assets such as macadamias, avocados, and stone fruit across the eastern seaboard of Australia. The operating entity established in 2021 is Wollemi Farms Pty Ltd.

• Transforming Farming: mixed farming enterprises, which includes the development of natural assets such as carbon sequestration and biodiversity. The operating entity established in 2021 is Faulkner Farming Pty Ltd.

• Wilga Farming (Australia): mixed farming enterprises, which includes the development of natural assets such as carbon sequestration and biodiversity. The operating entity established in 2023 is Wilga Farming (Australia) Pty Ltd.

• Meldora: mixed farming enterprises which includes the development of carbon sequestration and biodiversity projects.

As the dedicated investment manager Gunn Agri Partners has oversight of the operating platforms and the employees within those organisations.

Position Purpose

The Accountant provides support across financial accounting, reporting, compliance, and administrative activities for a defined group of core entities managed by Gunn Agri Partners (GAP).

Key Responsibilities of this role will include:

Accounting and Reporting

• Support the preparation and delivery of accurate financial results at month-end and year-end.
• Assist with monthly financial processes, ensuring journal entries are valid, controlled, and well-documented.
• Prepare and distribute monthly financial reports, including management reports and Cost Centre Profit & Loss statements.
• Analyse cost centre performance and work collaboratively with Sector General Managers to manage and control expenditure.
• Support the development of annual budgets and quarterly forecast updates in partnership with business leaders.

Financial Accounting

• Ensure compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and other relevant accounting standards.
• Support, document, and apply accounting methodologies for subjective or complex transactions.
• Provide accounting advice and technical support to internal stakeholders as required.

Statutory Compliance

• Complete and lodge indirect tax returns within required deadlines and to a high standard.
• Assist in the preparation of draft statutory accounts in compliance with IFRS and ensure all necessary documentation is maintained.

Compliance and Internal Controls

• Adhere to and enforce agreed month-end timetables and financial control policies (e.g., authorisations, travel policies).

Balance Sheet Oversight

• Complete all account reconciliations in accordance with month-end schedules.

Accounting Process & Efficiency

• Develop streamlined, efficient accounting processes to ensure month-end close is achieved within five business days.

Systems and Financial Integrity

• Maintain and enhance the general ledger structure to support accurate, business-aligned reporting.
• Ensure financial data integrity through consistent use of systems and application of accounting conventions.
• Oversee inventory valuation processes to ensure transparency, accuracy, and proper accounting treatment.

General

• Act as a role model for the organisation's core values.
• Carry out additional tasks and projects as required.

Key Relationships

Internal

• CFO, Finance Team, General Managers, Senior Executives, Farm Managers

External

• Auditors and Accountants, ASIC, Banking Partners, Insurance Brokers and various suppliers

The Requirements

We are looking for two (2) Accountants with 2-3 years' experience in similar role. The ideal candidate will be ambitious, deadline-driven, and a strong team player who thrives in a collaborative environment. They will have a proven track record of building and maintaining strong relationships. A sound knowledge and understanding of IFRS accounting and reporting requirements is essential, as is the ability to apply these standards in practical scenarios.

Key qualifications and attributes:

• Financial Expertise – Sound knowledge of IFRS and financial control within medium to large companies.
• Analytical Skills – Proven ability to analyse financial data and interpret results in a hands-on environment.
• Collaboration & Independence – Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team to achieve results, with ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Relationship Management – Experience in building and maintaining internal and external professional relationships with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Qualifications – Degree-qualified with CA/CPA certification (or currently working towards it).

Gunn Agri Partners was established in 2013 and provides agricultural investment and farm management services for Australian, North American and European investors. Our company adopts an industry-leading framework that integrates sustainability in the design and delivery of its strategies and a mandate to transparently report against investor's target outcomes. Gunn Agri manages $1.2bn of assets and commitments managed by the following platforms: Gunn Agri Cattle Fund: northern Australian grass-fed cattle, row cropping and natural asset development. The operating entity established in 2015 is Cunningham Cattle Co. Pty Ltd. Wollemi Farms: investing in permanent crop assets such as macadamias, avocados, and stone fruit across the eastern seaboard of Australia. The operating entity established in 2021 is Wollemi Farms Pty Ltd. Transforming Farming: mixed farming enterprises, which includes the development of natural assets such as carbon sequestration and biodiversity. The operating entity established in 2021 is Faulkner Farming Pty Ltd. Wilga Farming (Australia): mixed farming enterprises, which includes the development of natural assets such as carbon sequestration and biodiversity. The operating entity established in 2023 is Wilga Farming (Australia) Pty Ltd. Meldora: mixed farming enterprises which includes the development of carbon sequestration and biodiversity projects.