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 DescriptionWe are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Accountant to join our Finance team on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract to cover a maternity leave period. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, this role is responsible for delivering high‑quality regulatory, compliance, statutory, accounting, and financial reporting for both the business and the wider Group.
You will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial information, managing reconciliations, preparing financial statements, and supporting ongoing improvements across accounting processes and systems.
This position is offered as a 12‑month fixed‑term contract.
Key responsibilities will be but not limited to:
- Maintain and manage the reconciliation and analysis of data across financial systems to ensure accuracy between front and back-office systems.
- Ensure accurate and timely month-end reporting, compliance reporting (BAS, FBT, Levies, Annual Accounting, etc.) and group reporting by required deadlines.
- Manage and reconcile the company’s financial position reports, ensuring compliance with audit and statutory obligations.
- Prepare statutory financial statements and work papers supporting financial disclosures in accordance with Corporations Law and Australian Accounting Standards (AASB).
- Proactively communicate with Group Finance to reconcile differences and resolve discrepancies.
- Assist with the preparation of annual budgets, reforecasts, and the 5-year business plan.
- Manage FX exposure and ensure hedging activities comply with Group Policy.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of accounting systems, processes, and procedures, including documentation and regular review.
- Participate and support regional updates and implementations of accounting, execution, and treasury systems.
Desired skills and experience:
- 5–10 years’ experience in finance or accounting roles, ideally within the commodities, agribusiness, or financial services sector.
- Deep knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards (AASB) and Australian tax legislation.
- Strong technical skills in consolidation and the preparation of group income tax returns.
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to meet reporting deadlines.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across internal and external stakeholders.
- Proven analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret both qualitative and quantitative data.
- Experience mentoring or supervising junior team members.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel; knowledge of SAP HANA preferred. Experience with JDE advantageous.
- Experience working on IT or systems deployment projects desirable.
- Understanding of accounting for processing and warehousing assets, derivative products (futures, forwards, options), and treasury/funding functions advantageous.
- Degree in Accounting, Commerce, or related discipline.
- Chartered Accountant (CA) or Certified Practising Accountant (CPA) qualification required.
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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.
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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
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What We Do
Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. We leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world, delivering the right products to the right location, at the right time – safely, responsibly and reliably. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines (platforms). Since 1851 our portfolio has grown to include Grains & Oilseeds, Carbon Solutions, Food & Feed Solutions, Coffee, Cotton, Juice, Rice, Sugar, Freight and Global Markets. We help feed and clothe some 500 million people every year by originating, processing and transporting approximately 80 million tons of products. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and eight platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 17,000 people globally. For more information, visit www.ldc.com.
