<p>Robert Half has partnered with a leading Australian organisation within the industrial / food production / supply chain sector that is seeking a Test Manager to play a key role in the successful delivery of a major UKG program across a complex, multi-site environment.</p><p><strong>Role Overview</strong></p><p>We are seeking an experienced Test Manager to lead the end-to-end testing strategy across a large-scale UKG transformation program.</p><p>You will work closely with program leadership, business stakeholders, payroll teams, technology teams, and external vendors to drive quality outcomes across multiple workstreams. This role will suit someone who is confident navigating complexity, enjoys stakeholder engagement, and can bring structure and clarity to a fast-paced transformation environment.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the end-to-end testing strategy for a major UKG program across multiple business streams</li><li>Develop and manage detailed test plans, test schedules, defect management processes, and reporting frameworks</li><li>Oversee all phases of testing including system integration testing, regression testing, user acceptance testing, and end-to-end testing</li><li>Work closely with business stakeholders, project managers, vendors, payroll teams, and technical teams to ensure testing aligns with business outcomes</li><li>Coordinate test resources and ensure testing activities are delivered on time and to a high standard</li><li>Manage defect triage, escalation, and resolution processes across the wider program</li><li>Ensure traceability between requirements, test scenarios, and execution outcomes</li><li>Support business readiness by coordinating UAT activities and ensuring stakeholders are well prepared for upcoming test cycles</li><li>Provide regular reporting on test progress, risks, issues, and quality metrics to program leadership</li><li>Drive continuous improvement across testing processes, governance, and quality assurance practices throughout the program lifecycle</li></ul><p><strong>About You<br /></strong><br /> You are a confident and delivery-focused Test Manager with proven experience leading testing across large enterprise transformation programs. You are comfortable working across both business and technical teams and know how to create structure, manage competing priorities, and drive outcomes in complex environments.</p><ul><li>Proven experience working as a Test Manager on large-scale enterprise transformation programs</li><li>Strong experience delivering testing across HRIS, WFM, Payroll, or UKG-related environments</li><li>Demonstrated experience managing complex system integration and end-to-end testing across multiple platforms</li><li>Ability to create and lead testing frameworks, governance models, and reporting structures</li><li>Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical teams</li><li>Experience managing defect lifecycles and coordinating testing activities across multiple vendors and internal teams</li><li>Strong understanding of test planning, execution, risk management, and quality assurance best practices</li><li>Experience working in fast-paced environments with multiple concurrent workstreams</li><li>Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence outcomes across a broad stakeholder group</li><li>Previous exposure to manufacturing, industrial, or other large multi-site organisations will be highly regarded</li></ul><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>Hybrid working environment</li><li>Opportunity to play a key role in a major enterprise-wide transformation program</li><li>High-profile position with strong stakeholder exposure across the business</li><li>Work within a large, complex organisation with significant project scale</li><li>Join a business investing heavily in technology and operational improvement</li><li>Supportive team environment with strong program visibility and ownership</li></ul><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy.</a> Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/amFzb24uYnJvb2suMzI4OTMuMTA2NzVAcmhpYXVzLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Your Opportunity:</strong></p><p>Join a purpose-driven global business on an initial 12-month maternity contract, offering WFH, flexible start and finish times, and onsite parking.</p><p>With a strong international presence, this organisation operates with a strong local mindset, offering the opportunity to work within a close-knit team in Brisbane.</p><p>You will take ownership of key day-to-day finance activities including Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and payroll processing, while also supporting reconciliations, reporting, and month-end processes. <br />In addition, this role will involve a level of office management support, helping to ensure smooth day-to-day operations locally.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Follow up on outstanding invoices and coordinate collections with the sales team (approx. 2 clients per month)</li><li>Monitor and report on cash collection performance</li><li>Support collections follow-ups (typically minimal, approx. up to 2 escalation cases per month)</li><li>Process monthly payroll via an external provider</li><li>Maintain annual leave tracking using manual Excel spreadsheets</li><li>End-to-end Accounts Payable processing on a monthly basis (fixed costs - Wi-Fi, rent, leases)</li><li>Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies as required</li><li>Assist with BAS preparation, lodgement, and reporting on the debtors ledger</li><li>Support reconciliation of debtor and creditor ledger</li><li>Oversee general office operations for a Brisbane office of approximately five staff (including sales personnel)</li><li>Coordinate office supplies, catering, and general workplace requirements</li><li>Act as the main point of contact for office-related matters</li></ul><p><strong>Experience:</strong></p><ul><li>3+ years' experience in a similar role with collections experience</li><li>Experience with end-of-month management reporting</li><li>Intermediate Excel skills (VLOOKUPs/pivot tables)</li><li>High attention to detail</li><li>Values collaboration and teamwork</li></ul><p><strong>Apply Today</strong><br />Submit your CV directly via email to Maria Saavedra at [email protected], or by pressing the Apply button.</p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy</a>. Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/d2FkZS5yYW5kbGUuNTIxMjUuMTA2NzVAcmhpYXVzLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>About the Role </strong></p><p style="text-align: justify;">We've partnered with a well-established, VC-backed, growing technology business based on the Gold Coast. You will manage a team of 6 that is close-knit, stable, and down-to-earth, with a strong focus on delivering quality work and taking pride in what they do. They value accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">With global offices, they continue to expand, with new locations opening soon.This is an excellent opportunity to gain global exposure while working as the most senior finance professional locally. You will work closely with both local leadership and international stakeholders.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">This role is initially a six-month contract with the potential to transition into a permanent position.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">You will receive a complete handover of duties therefore setting you up for success.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Your Responsibilities</strong></p><ul style="text-align: justify;"><li>Overseeing the June financial year-end</li><li>Managing the audit alongside the incumbent and professional services firms, ensuring all audit requirements are met</li><li>Working with professional services firms to ensure all tax compliance obligations are fulfilled</li><li>Overseeing the finance team (AP, AR, payroll, bookkeeper, and collections)</li><li>Ensuring all statutory reporting is accurate and compliant</li><li>Managing, reporting, and submitting month-end results to overseas headquarters</li></ul><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Who You Are</strong></p><p style="text-align: justify;">We're looking for someone who leads from the front and sets a strong example, with the ability to effectively guide and support the team. You will be systems-savvy, with experience using a large ERP system, and possess strong technical accounting knowledge, along with a continuous improvement mindset.</p><ul style="text-align: justify;"><li>CA or CPA qualified</li><li>Proven experience as a Finance Manager or Financial Controller</li><li>Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills</li><li>Experience with large ERP systems is highly advantageous</li><li>Solid understanding of Australian tax and compliance requirements</li></ul><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Interview Process</strong></p><p style="text-align: justify;">This is a three-stage interview process, with the initial interview conducted via Microsoft Teams.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Apply Today</strong></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Submit your CV directly to [email protected] or click the "Apply" button.</p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy</a>. Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Y2lhcmFuLnZpY2tlcnMuMjMxMTQuMTA2NzVAcmhpYXVzLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Your Opportunity:</strong></p><p>You will be joining a tight-knit business on an initial six-month temporary contract, with a likely extension. You will be part of an experienced and collaborative finance team in a rapidly growing and ever-changing business.</p><p>You will have the flexibility to start your day between 7:00am and 8:30am, finishing accordingly to accommodate early risers.</p><p>You will support the business's finance function across multiple entities and cost centres. Your role will focus on BAU with a strong focus on journal preparation, financial reporting, and supporting month-end processes, rather than day-to-day transactional processing.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and post a wide range of journals, including accruals, prepayments, payroll, fixed assets, and general ledger adjustments</li><li>Process weekly payroll-related journals and ensure accurate allocation across cost centres and entities</li><li>Support fixed asset accounting, including additions, depreciation, and reconciliations</li><li>Review and process accruals and prepayments on a monthly and weekly basis, ensuring supporting invoices are valid and correctly recorded</li><li>Assist in maintaining and reconciling the general ledger across multiple entities</li><li>Assist with weekly, monthly, and ad hoc management reporting</li><li>Contribute to month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial data</li><li>Assist with financial analysis and reporting to support business decision-making</li></ul><p><strong>Experience Required</strong></p><ul><li>A minimum of 2+ years' experience in an Assistant Accountant or similar role, with core financial accounting exposure</li><li>Experience using ERP and finance systems</li><li>Strong experience with journal preparation and month-end processes</li><li>Strong Excel skills</li><li>High attention to detail and the ability to work across complex, multi-entity structures</li><li>Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal</li></ul><p><strong>Apply Today</strong></p><p>Submit your CV directly via email to Maria Saavedra on [email protected] or by pressing the Apply button.</p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy</a>. Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/d2FkZS5yYW5kbGUuMjU4MjcuMTA2NzVAcmhpYXVzLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
