INDUSTRY NEWS
New faces join the ABA finance , admin team
THIS financial year has been a busy one for the ABA ’ s finance and administration team . They ’ ve worked hard behind the scenes helping the organisation transition to new accounting software . Two new faces have also joined the team in recent months , Finance Manager Nick Baker and Administration Officer Diane Schultz . Nick joined the ABA in July , replacing Shannon Harkins who had held the role for 13 years . He has lived in the Riverland of South Australia with his family since 1993 . Nick is a chartered accountant with broad experience having worked for state government , in public practice accounting and in the private sector . Nick and his family have a small avocado orchard and he has been involved with the horticulture sector for 30 years . As the Finance and Business Manager at the Almond Board of Australia , Nick is responsible for financial management , tax compliance , risk management and a range of other
The ABA ’ s finance / administration team members Nick Baker , Diane Schultz and Kimberley Burden .
administrative functions . Diane joined the Almond Board of Australia as an Administration Officer in late September 2024 . Growing up on a horticulture property in the Riverland , Diane developed a strong foundation in the horticulture industry from an early age .
Her career spans extensive experience in finance and administration across State Government , Local Government , and the private sector . Diane ’ s diverse background and understanding of horticulture make her a valuable asset to the team .
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