More new faces to welcome to the ‘Agri Family’ with the recent arrivals of Nina Liu and Linda Li to the hard working finance unit in our Brisbane office last month.
These ladies, along with the rest of the clever finance crew are behind the efficient management of Agri Labour Australia’s critical finances; they also to help to make make sure everyone gets paid each week!
Read up on our two new account aficionados below:
Name: Xiaoxu Liu – also known as Nina
Role: Accounts Manager
Qualifications/trades: CPA Accountant
What did you do before joining ALA?
I worked for AGPAL in their finance team for 8 years.
What drew you to working with ALA?
I acquired my CPA status early this year and felt that it was the right time to progress my career. The opportunity at ALA came up, so it all came together at the right time!
What skills (unique or otherwise) do you bring to your role?
Understanding of accounting compliance which is really important for the type of work I do here.
What are you enjoying about working with ALA?
Lovely people and culture, and flexible work arrangements.
Would you like to tell us about your family?
I am a mum to two young boys, one cat and one husband, ha-ha! I also have a brother living in Brisbane.
Where did you grow up?
Inner Mongolia in the northern part of China.
What are your hobbies and interests?
Sports – tennis, 4WD, music.
Favourite place in Australia and why?
Beaches! There are so many beautiful beaches in Australia. I grew up in a place far away from the ocean, so for me, to be able to spend some relaxing time on a beach is precious.
What are you looking forward to?
Same as every year, have an enjoyable life with my family and the people around me. I hope I am still bringing happiness to the people around me.
Name: Rongping Li – better known as Linda
Role: Payroll Officer
Qualifications/trades: Certificate IV Accounting/Bookkeeping
What did you do before joining ALA?
Payroll officer at PCYC QLD.
What drew you to working with ALA?
It’s got a great reputation!
What skills (unique or otherwise) do you bring to your role?
Mathematics!
What are you enjoying about working with ALA?
Friendly colleagues.
Would you like to tell us about your family?
I have a husband and ten year old son.
Where did you grow up?
A small town in Hebei province, China.
What are your hobbies and interests?
Feeding my son various kinds of Chinese food, and teaching him Olympic maths.
Favourite place in Australia and why?
I love the beach. It is so beautiful and makes people smile.
What are you looking forward to in 2021?
Covid to be gone, and everything goes back to normal (we agree!)
