Group Financial Accountant

As a Group financial accountant within the Group Technical Accounting Team, the role has the responsibility to assist Aristocrat achieve its short-term business and long-term strategic objectives by providing excellent financial advice and technical accounting support and guidance to the Group (including offshore locations), upholding the financial integrity and profitability of the company. 
This role is also responsible for assisting in the delivery of half and full-year statutory compliance, monthly financial reporting, adhering to all requirements of Accounting Standards, ASX, Corporations Act, and ASX listing rules, maintaining the integrity of the general ledgers across the Group, and providing financial analysis.

What You will Do:

Financial & Statutory Reporting

• Meet monthly Financial and Half Year and Year End reporting requirements

• Assist with the preparation of Half and Year End Statutory reports, and Audit Committee Reporting

• Ensure compliance with accounting and sustainability standards, internal policies, and corporate governance / statutory regulations

• Drafting of accounting papers for significant technical accounting issues

• Local financial statements preparation and review

Assistance with Close Process

• Review month-end transactions and balances for unusual items and follow up on these

• Assist with ensuring close processes are effective and efficient in line with reporting needs

• High-level periodic review of balance sheet reconciliations

Internal Processes / Controls

• Ensure compliance with internal policies/processes

• Focus on continually identifying and implementing process efficiency improvements

Business Partnering

• Understanding of customer (internal and external) needs and adaptability to drive and deliver a superior service to the key stakeholders

• Advises stakeholders on accounting impacts of transactions / helps develop solutions to challenges

Audits (External and Internal)

• This role is key in supporting the external audit requirements

• Assist internal audit when required

What We're Looking For

• Candidate will be an active Chartered Accountant (CA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

• A minimum of 5 years of accounting experience, preferably with experience in a Big 4 or mid-tier Accounting Firm

• Audit experience (either as an external auditor or being involved in working with auditors)

• Strong understanding of technical accounting principles

• A good communicator who can present, write, and influence staff and management

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Adaptable to changing priorities

• Detailed orientated and can meet tight deadlines

• Detailed understanding of the importance of a robust control environment

We work flexibly here at Aristocrat and have a hybrid work model. This role will be based out of our head office in North Ryde with free onsite parking provided, you will have the flexibility to work in the office and from home.

Why Aristocrat?

Aristocrat is a world leader in gaming content and technology, and a top-tier publisher of free-to-play mobile games. We deliver great performance for our B2B customers and bring joy to the lives of the millions of people who love to play our casino and mobile games. And while we focus on fun, we never forget our responsibilities. We strive to lead the way in responsible gameplay, and to lift the bar in company governance, employee wellbeing and sustainability. We’re a diverse business united by shared values and an inspiring mission to bring joy to life through the power of play.

We aim to create an environment where individual differences are valued, and all employees have the opportunity to realize their potential. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, cultural background, disability status or LGBTQ+ identity. EEO M/F/D/V

• World Leader in Gaming Entertainment

• Robust benefits package

• Global career opportunities

Our Values

• All about the Player

• Talent Unleashed

• Collective Brilliance

• Good Business Good Citizen

Travel Expectations

Additional Information

Depending on the nature of your role, you may be required to register with the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) and/or other gaming jurisdictions in which we operate.