Finance Administration Officer, Costas Pty Ltd. Mildura, Mildura & Murray VIC. Accounts Officers/Clerks (Accounting). Full time. Add expected salary to your profile for insights.

About Costa Group: 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.

About the Team: The Citrus & Grapes Finance Team is located variously in regions where our Vitor-branded fruit is grown, packed, and marketed from the Riverland in SA, Northern Queensland, Melbourne, and Mildura and surrounds, so the ability to work autonomously within a geographically dispersed team to collaboratively meet corporate financial reporting requirements is essential.

About the Role: Reporting to the Finance Business Partner based in our Dockland's Head Office, the Finance Administration Officer will be primarily based in Mildura with regular onsite travel and attendance to nearby citrus and grape farms and packhouses to ensure the efficient financial administration of our year-round citrus and grape operations. The flexibility to work extended hours in peak season is critical to the success of this role.

Key Responsibilities: Coding of contractor and creditor invoices and responding to and investigating discrepancies. Harvest data entry into Caramba (internal production database) to segregate costs by crop variety. Timely and accurate recording of harvest production volumes. Processing export sales and setting up plant/materials in SAP. Assist Accounts Receivable with information required to clear customer credits. Assist with stock and inventory control and troubleshoot stock transfer issues. Maintain the purchase order register. Costing of citrus and grape export sales. Act as a backup for weekly/monthly citrus & grape grower payments. Perform general admin/office support tasks as required.

What you’ll bring to the role: Minimum 2 years’ experience performing basic accounting/reporting.

Familiarity with SAP software or other accounting systems. Certificate III Business (Administration) or Certificate IV Accounting and Bookkeeping would be highly regarded. Strong numerary skills. Attention to detail and proactive escalation of issues. Computer proficiency in MS Office, Word, & Excel.

What We Offer: Career Development: We offer opportunities for continuous learning, development, and advancement in your career. Work-Life Balance: We value your well-being and prioritise work-life balance, providing you with the support you need to balance your personal and professional life.

Resources: An IT kit is provided, ensuring you have the tools necessary for success.

We care for our people. 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 will always benefit from a caring environment that encourages and supports you to thrive, grow, and connect.

Please note applications will be viewed by HR on a daily basis, with suitable candidates contacted for an interview and potentially appointed prior to the closing date of 20 February 2025.

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For further information, contact Vera Boomaerts, Finance Business Partner on 0409702063.