Wilmar Sugar Australia is part of Wilmar International, a leading global agribusiness with around 100,000 employees working across more than 30 countries and regions.
Across Australia and New Zealand, we operate two major business units, Sugar & Renewables and Sweeteners, employing 2,400+ people during peak/seasonal operations with corporate offices in Melbourne, Brisbane, Townsville and Auckland.
As Australia’s largest raw sugar manufacturer and a top 10 global producer, Wilmar Sugar & Renewables runs eight sugar mills across North Queensland. We are also one of the nation’s largest generators of renewable electricity from biomass, a major producer of bioethanol, the largest sugarcane grower, and a key supplier of sustainable fertiliser and stockfeed.
About the Role
As an Accountant at the Sarina Ethanol Distillery, you’ll be part of Wilmar’s growing biofuels business, an exciting and evolving industry focused on renewable energy and sustainability.
Working within the BioEthanol Finance team, you’ll support a broad range of finance activities including reporting and analysis, budgeting, month-end processes, and audit preparation. You’ll also gain valuable hands-on experience with operational finance tasks such as fuel pricing, excise, and cost analysis, providing you with strong commercial exposure in a dynamic environment.
This is a varied and engaging role where you’ll collaborate with teams across finance, sales, logistics, and shared services, while also providing backup support to accounts receivable and the Commercial Manager, giving you wider exposure across the business.
You’ll join a supportive and collaborative team environment with a strong focus on development and continuous improvement, offering an excellent opportunity to build your skills and progress your finance career.
Role Responsibilities
- Support day to day financial activities including pricing, excise calculations and reporting
- Assist with month-end processes including journals, reconciliations and preparation of reporting packs
- Support budgeting and forecasting activities, including SAP/BW uploads and financial analysis
- Assist with year end audit preparation and financial close activities
- Provide back-up support to accounts receivable, including customer setup, reporting and debt monitoring
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve processes and maintain strong financial controls
- Provide back-up support to Commercial manager
About you
We are looking for someone who brings:
Essential
- A financial or commercial degree, preferably with an accounting or finance major
- Progress toward CPA, CA or CIMA qualification (preferred)
- Strong Excel and PC skills, with working knowledge of SAP
- High attention to detail, with strong planning and organisational skills
- A collaborative approach with well-developed communication and relationship-building skills
Desirable
- Experience in financial reporting, month-end processes and budgeting support
- Exposure to cost accounting, excise, or manufacturing/industrial environments
- Demonstrated ability to improve processes, systems and internal controls
- Strong ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment
- Experience working in a cross functional or commercial business setting
Why work for Wilmar
We want people who take pride in their work, enjoy building connections, and value opportunities to grow their career in a dynamic, future-focused organisation.
As a Wilmar employee, you will enjoy:
- Salary Sacrificing & Packaging – Options for super, novated leases and other eligible benefits
- Novated Vehicle Leasing (Fleetplus) – Flexible, affordable lease and maintenance options
- Superannuation – 14.5% super guarantee contribution, exclusive member benefits through the Wilmar Super Plan
- Corporate Discounts & Rewards – Savings on fuel, tech, travel, and major retail brands
- Health & Wellbeing – EAP, Medibank Corporate Cover, and eyewear discounts
- Travel & Lifestyle – Discounts on car hire, hotels, and flights to help you recharge
- Recognition & Workplace Giving – Milestone service awards, Values Awards and Charity Giving options available
