Finance and Administration Lead

We’re Costa. Australia’s leading grower, packer and marketer of premium quality fresh fruit and vegetables. On the land, in distribution centres, and out on the roads – Costa people work hard to bring the freshest produce to tables across Australia. But joining our team is about more than just hard work. It’s about picking a meaningful, sustainable job that’s good for you, and for Australia.

Our Costa farms based in Emerald Qld, is the largest citrus grower in northern Australia. With full ownership of our farms, we retain control of the entire growing and distribution process and can confidently deliver the freshest, highest standards. The Costa team provides employment for more than 800+ people from many diverse backgrounds in various types of jobs across a range of broad and specialised fields.

People are the heart of Costa. Our employees enjoy some of the best benefits and conditions in the industry. From competitive pay to health, wellbeing, and further learning and development opportunities. No matter the role, you’ll always benefit from an environment that encourages and supports you to thrive, grow and connect.

We are looking for a passionate Finance & Administration Lead to join our compassionate team on a full-time basis in Emerald, QLD.

About the role:

• Manage end-to-end process of the stock process. This includes managing raising of purchase order through to to assisting with scheduling and processing of stock-takes and investigate any identified stock discrepancies.
• Maintain all (owned & leased vehicles) Fixed Asset Register
• Maintain strong and proactive relationships with business leaders, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
• Contribute to the design and development of business process improvements, emphasizing efficiency and effectiveness, this includes Office policies, procedures, processes and workflows 
• Prepare monthly diesel fuel rebates and allocation of costs, ensuring data collection is accurate and reported
• Respond to accounts enquiries and investigate and/or escalate discrepancies to ensure accuracy of payments.
• Ensure invoice work cycle process is completed within operational timeframes.
• Ensure the timesheet process are completed with accuracy and within Operational timeframes.
• Ensure the weekly payroll process is completed by Operational timeframes, ensuring accurate data inputted with minimal errors.
• Manage current and future purchase order process (manual paper and system-based).

Who we are looking for:

• Finance and Accounting degree or currently working toward to completing the degree
• Intermediate level Microsoft Office, Excel and Word skills.
• SAP experience is desirable
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

If you are a results-oriented and motivated Finance professional seeking a challenging and rewarding opportunity, we invite you to apply. Please submit your resume, cover letter, and any relevant certifications via the "apply now" link. For a confidential conversation about this role please contact Liz Manikhot, HR Manager: liz.manikhot@costagroup.com.au