Finance Officer

Toowoomba, Australia
Job Reference JR0089643
Professional Areas Business Services
Function Business Development and M&A
Contract Type Permanent
Years of Work Experience 3 - 5
Start date 2025-09-11

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.

We are currently searching for a Finance Officer to join our team in our Toowoomba Office.

Reporting to the Accounting Manager, the Finance Officer is responsible for performing the day-to-day activities for weekly and monthly accounts receivable and payable processing and associated tasks in a timely and accurate manner. The role will support the month end process by preparing various account reconciliations and other ad hoc tasks as required.

Key responsibilities will be but not limited to:

  • Prepare supplier reconciliations on a monthly basis to ensure completeness and integrity of information.
  • Coding of account payable transactions and preparation of payment batches
  • Identify and code transactions on all bank accounts and perform journal entries as and when required.
  • Support for accounts receivable invoicing
  • Support for receipting across all software debtor accounts
  • Support for preparation of bank reconciliations
  • Audit sample testing and documentation collation

Essential skills

  • 3 years + Finance Administration / AR Experience
  • Experience with complex Accounts payable issues
  • High level of computer literacy
  • Ability to learn new software
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Confidence dealing with senior stakeholders

Desired but not essential skills

  • Knowledge of and have previous experience in the cotton industry
  • Experience using JDE
  • Tertiary education will be highly regarded but not essential

To apply for the position:

If you're interested in this exciting opportunity to join the Louis Dreyfus Company, please click 'APPLY NOW' to forward an up-to-date copy of your Resume.

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

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

We are currently searching for a Finance Officer to join our team in our Toowoomba Office.

Reporting to the Accounting Manager, the Finance Officer is responsible for performing the day-to-day activities for weekly and monthly accounts receivable and payable processing and associated tasks in a timely and accurate manner. The role will support the month end process by preparing various account reconciliations and other ad hoc tasks as required.

Key responsibilities will be but not limited to:

  • Prepare supplier reconciliations on a monthly basis to ensure completeness and integrity of information.
  • Coding of account payable transactions and preparation of payment batches
  • Identify and code transactions on all bank accounts and perform journal entries as and when required.
  • Support for accounts receivable invoicing
  • Support for receipting across all software debtor accounts
  • Support for preparation of bank reconciliations
  • Audit sample testing and documentation collation

Essential skills

  • 3 years + Finance Administration / AR Experience
  • Experience with complex Accounts payable issues
  • High level of computer literacy
  • Ability to learn new software
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Confidence dealing with senior stakeholders

Experience

Desired but not essential skills

  • Knowledge of and have previous experience in the cotton industry
  • Experience using JDE
  • Tertiary education will be highly regarded but not essential

Additional Information

To apply for the position:

If you're interested in this exciting opportunity to join the Louis Dreyfus Company, please click 'APPLY NOW' to forward an up-to-date copy of your Resume.

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