Description:
The Role
Applications are invited for a Senior Accountant to join the MSF Sugar team on a full-time permanent basis. This fantastic opportunity is located at our Corporate Head Office in Gordonvale, which is approximately 20km south of Cairns.
As a Senior Accountant, you will lead key aspects of financial reporting, compliance, budgeting, and performance analysis. You will work closely with the Finance Manager to deliver accurate, timely, and meaningful financial insights to support business strategy and decision-making. You will also be a mentor to junior team members and play a key role in strengthening financial processes across the business.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced accounting professional looking to make a meaningful impact in a complex and rewarding agribusiness environment.
The Responsibilities
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Oversee the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements
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Consolidation of monthly, annual and quarterly reports
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Consolidation of budgeting and provide strategic support to the finance team
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Manage day-to-day financial operations, ensuring process are aligned with best practice
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Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax legislation, and internal controls
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Supervise and mentor junior finance staff, supporting development and performance
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Analyse financial trends and provide recommendations to executive management
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Manage and monitor cash flow, funding requirements, and treasury activities
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Oversee the cane pay process to ensure accuracy, transparency and timely payment.
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Prepare and review BAS, GST, FBT, and other tax obligations
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Liaise with auditors, external advisors, and internal stakeholders
The ideal candidate will have:
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A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
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CPA or CA qualification
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Minimum 5 years’ experience in a senior accounting or financial reporting role
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Strong technical knowledge of Australian accounting standards and tax compliance
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Advanced proficiency in financial systems and MS Excel
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Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills
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A proactive mindset with the ability to drive process improvement and efficiency
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Experience in agribusiness or a similar industry
Culture
At MSF Sugar, we value more than just skills—we seek individuals who embody our core company values in their daily work:
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Excellence – Striving for continuous improvement and outstanding performance.
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Innovation – Embracing new ideas and smarter solutions.
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Integrity – Acting with honesty and strong moral principles.
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Trustworthiness – Building confidence through reliability and consistency.
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Care & Accountability – Taking responsibility for our actions and supporting those around us.
We are committed to fostering a workplace culture where these values drive success, collaboration, and a positive impact on our industry.
What We Offer
Joining MSF Sugar means becoming part of a team that prioritizes safety, well-being, and professional growth. Here’s what you can expect:
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A Supportive Team Culture – Work with passionate and collaborative colleagues.
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Strong Safety Commitment – Your well-being is our top priority.
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Partner Discounts – Enjoy savings on various products and services.
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Company-Supplied Uniforms & PPE – We provide the gear you need to work safely and comfortably.
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Health and Wellness – Access resources that support your physical and mental well-being.
Our Company
MSF Sugar is a leading agribusiness company – we are an integrated grower, processor, marketer and exporter of raw sugar and supplier of renewable energy. MSF Sugar, whose heritage in Australia spans more than 125 years, envisions a future that centres on being a leader in the biofutures sector. With multimillion-dollar investments in green power plants, novel farming systems and agricultural infrastructure, together with our grower partners, we are committed to developing the sugarcane industry in Australia.
Our Corporate Head Office is located in Gordonvale, just south of Cairns, and our major milling assets are located in the Far North. Internationally, we are part of the Thai-based Mitr Phol Group. Our current assets include three sugar mills, which are located at Gordonvale, South Johnstone and the Tablelands, supporting infrastructure (including cane railway networks), agricultural property and water rights to support our cane growing activities.
In addition to our milling and farming operations, we have built an $86M green energy power station at our Tablelands Sugar Mill. The power station uses a 100% renewable sugarcane fibre known as bagasse to produce 24 megawatts of electricity – which, after commissioning, will be enough to power every house in the Tablelands region.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a major player in Australian agribusiness.
Applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment Drug and Alcohol testing.
Further information can be found by emailing: *******@msfsugar.com.au