Yara International

Assistant Accountant

Yara International  •  Brisbane, AU (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

We at Yara are part of a global network, collaborating to profitably and responsibly solve some of the world's key challenges - resource scarcity, food insecurity and environmental change.

About the Unit

Established in 1996, Yara Australia is a trusted leader in crop nutrition, supporting the nation’s diverse and dynamic farming sector. We provide high-quality specialty fertilizers and biostimulant solutions. With our head office in Brisbane and sales representation across all states, we maintain a strong national presence. Through a commitment to sustainable agriculture, we focus on innovation, strategic partnerships, and promoting best-practice crop nutrition to help growers respond to the challenges of a changing climate.

We are seeking an experienced hands-on Financial Management Accountant to join our finance team. This role is responsible for month-end close activities, consolidated statutory and tax reporting and all other parent company responsibilities, inventory accounting, compliance reporting, and supporting finance transformation projects. The successful candidate will have strong technical accounting knowledge, excellent systems experience, and advanced Excel and analytical skills. The role is based in Brisbane and will report to the Finance Manager, Yara Australia.

Responsibilities

of Duties

  • Accounts payable and supplier invoicing
    • Process supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner
    • Perform invoice matching and coding
    • Prepare and process supplier payments
    • Resolve supplier queries and reconcile supplier statements
  • Bank Reconciliation
    • Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations
    • Investigate and resolve reconciling items promptly
  • Journal Entries
    • Prepare and post routine journal entries
    • Assist with month-end close processes and balance sheet reconciliations
  • Fixed Assets Management
    • Maintain fixed asset register
    • Process asset additions, disposals, and depreciation journals
    • Assist with asset verification and reporting
  • Support Insurance Administration
    • Coordinate company insurance renewals and claims
    • Maintain insurance records and supporting documentation
  • Leased Vehicle Administration
    • Manage leased vehicle records and related documentation
    • Coordinate lease payments, fuel cards, and vehicle reporting requirements
  • General Finance Support
    • Support audit and compliance activities
    • Assist with financial reporting and ad hoc tasks as required
    • Provide administrative support to the finance team as required
  • General Operation support
    • Sales invoicing
    • Stock take

Policies and Procedures

  • Follow all company Policies and Procedures.

Budget

  • Support Budgeting process

Human Resources

  • Comply to Yara’s Code of Conduct policies and procedures and the Yara Compliance Program
  • Show initiative and steer self-development.
  • Show active participation in all scheduled training and apply these skills back in the workplace.

Organisational Development

  • Conduct training as required.
  • Development of individual team members to achieve personal and organizational growth

Communication

  • Excellent communication, planning and organisation skills.
  • Open and positive attitude and able to communicate and interact well with/in different cultures and disciplines

Other

  • Team player, self-motivated, adaptable and committed.
  • Other duties as instructed by the direct & indirect reporting lines.

Profile

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related discipline

Experience:

  • Minimum 2+ years’ experience in assistant accountant role,

Proficiency:

  • Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
  • Proficiency in Excel and accounting systems
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Positive and proactive attitude
  • Willingness to learn and develop
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment

Additional Information

The role will be based in Brisbane and local employment benefits will apply.

Contact details

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Knowledge grows through differences
Yara is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that creating a diverse and inclusive work environment is not only the right thing, but also the smart thing to do. To deliver on this, Yara has firmly anchored Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) in our business strategy and has more than 400 employees worldwide involved in D&I ambassadors networks.

As part of our recruitment process, where permitted by local law, we may conduct reference and background checks. These checks will only be performed when deemed necessary for the nature of the job. Candidates will be informed by HR before any background checks are initiated.

Yara International

About Yara International

Yara's mission is to responsibly feed the world and protect the planet. We pursue a strategy of sustainable value growth through reducing emissions from crop nutrition production and developing low-emission energy solutions. Yara’s ambition is focused on growing a nature-positive food future that creates value for our customers, shareholders and society at large and delivers a more sustainable food value chain.

To drive the green shift in fertilizer production, shipping, and other energy intensive industries, Yara will produce ammonia with significantly lower emissions. We provide digital tools for precision farming and work closely with partners at all levels of the food value chain to share knowledge and promote more efficient and sustainable solutions.

Founded in 1905 to solve the emerging famine in Europe, Yara has established a unique position as the industry’s only global crop nutrition company. With 18,000 employees and operations in more than 60 countries, sustainability is an integral part of our business model. In 2024, Yara reported revenues of USD 13.9 billion.

Industry
Agriculture & Forestry
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Oslo, NO
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
yara.com
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