Operations Assistant

Role Overview

Support trade execution, contract administration, settlements and internal systems. Work across reconciliation, reporting, data management and process improvement in a small, accountable team.

Key Responsibilities

Trade & Contract Execution

• Maintain grain contracts accurately

• Confirm trades and reconcile positions and physical movements

Accounting & Settlements

• Support invoice preparation and validation

• Reconcile settlements and accruals

• Maintain accurate counterparty records

Reporting, Data & Systems

• Maintain internal spreadsheets and exposure reporting

• Manage operational datasets and ensure data accuracy across contracts, positions and settlements

• Validate data feeds and investigate discrepancies

• Improve workflows, controls and automation initiatives

Operational Support

• Provide operational and commercial support across the business

• Communicate professionally with clients, counterparties and service providers

Skills & Experience

Essential

• 2–3 years' experience in finance, accounting, operations or trading support

• Strong Excel capability

• High attention to detail

• Clear written and verbal communication

• Australian citizenship/working rights is required for this position

Desirable

• Exposure to commodities, agriculture or trading

• Experience with Power Query, automation tools or basic coding