<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'll be joining a thriving global business on a 12-month maternity leave contract, with a strong chance of extension. Flexibility is a big focus, offering two days WFH as well as flexible start and finish times supporting a genuine work-life balance.</p><p>You'll be part of a close-knit AP team of five, within a wider finance team of 20. It's a collaborative environment where building relationships across the business is key, and you'll be supported by experienced and approachable leaders.</p><p>We're looking for someone with strong attention to detail, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to communicate confidently with both internal teams and external stakeholders.</p><p>This is a true end-to-end AP role, going beyond transactional processing. You'll take ownership of your ledgers, build strong relationships, and ensure payments are processed accurately and on time.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p>End-to-End Accounts Payable</p><ul><li>Manage the full AP process for assigned entities/ledgers, ensuring accuracy and timeliness</li><li>Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders across multiple entities</li><li>Process a low volume but highly complex of invoices across multiple currencies</li><li>Review, code, and match invoices, ensuring appropriate approvals are obtained</li><li>Take ownership of weekly payment runs (Friday), including preparation and execution</li><li>Manage supplier queries and maintain strong vendor relationships</li><li>Contribute to weekly and ongoing cash flow forecasting and provide visibility on upcoming payments</li><li>Manage a high-volume AP inbox, responding to queries and requests efficiently within 24 hours</li><li>Support employee expense queries and claims</li><li>Provide guidance on AP processes and policies</li></ul><p><strong>Month-End Close</strong></p><ul><li>Support end-of-month processes including:</li><ul><li>AP ledger close</li><li>Expense claim processing</li><li>Prepayments and accruals (including interest accruals)</li><li>Credit card reconciliations</li><li>Bank reconciliations</li></ul></ul><p><strong>Experience required:</strong></p><ul><li>Proven experience in a complex end-to-end Accounts Payable role (minimum 2+ years)</li><li>Exceptional communicator with the ability to challenge and influence stakeholders</li><li>High attention to detail</li><li>Strong ERP systems experience with intermediate Excel (Pivot tables and V look ups)</li></ul><p><strong>Highly desirable:</strong></p><ul><li>Experience with multi-currency environments</li><li>Exposure to global businesses or multiple entities</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/d2FkZS5yYW5kbGUuMjQwNjguMTA2NzVAcmhpYXVzLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
