Associate Accountant

Who We Are
Integrity. Quality. Humanity. Commitment. Innovation.
These are our values and not only what we stand by but what we stand for. We believe in empowering people. We create and deliver solutions. We give back to community. We think differently and we do it better. Our innovative spirit has driven us to continually evolve and deliver solutions to our dealers and our community and made us a business that our people are proud of and proud to work for.

At John Deere Financial, you'll make what isn't possible today, tomorrow's reality. Our financial products and services are helping our key partners secure the best innovative technology and products to enable others to be smarter about how they use the land. Working with the latest technology, collaborating with the best and brightest in the field, expanding your knowledge and honing your skills-all are key components of the John Deere team.

Position: Associate Accountant ( 2-year secondment )

The 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

This role is a 2-year fixed term for external applicants or a 2-year secondment for internal applicants.
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 truly values its people and provides a broad range of benefits which include 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 of everything we do.
• A mature outlook on flexible work arrangements which allows you to truly balance work and life.
• 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 and strive for a workforce that is as diverse, talented and passionate as the communities in which we live and operate, and to provide a workplace where people feel included, valued and supported. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and believe that by understanding and respecting each other's differences we will perform at our best

If you have the experience outlined above, and the passion to succeed, we would love to hear from you

Please click the 'APPLY' button now and send through your resume and cover letter detailing your previous 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 For All Employees, And Are Proud To Be Recognised By Diversity Council Australia Ltd As An Inclusive Employer For Three Consecutive Years

• 2023 – 2024

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