Join Aristocrat, a worldwide leader in gaming content and technology, on our mission to bring happiness to life through the power of play. Our team of more than 7,300 employees focuses on developing enjoyable and immersive experiences for millions of players across the globe. As a Lead Accountant - Asset Capitalisation, you will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and governance of our capitalisation processes and fixed asset accounting.. This position offers a remarkable chance to excel in a vibrant and ambitious workplace where your efforts will be recognized. If you're prepared to compete at a world-class standard and become part of a skilled team, this is the opportunity for you!

• Lead end-to-end asset capitalisation processes, ensuring accurate and timely recognition of capital expenditure in line with accounting standards and internal policies
• Partner with Commercial Finance and software development teams to assess capital vs expense treatment, supporting consistent and well-governed decision-making
• Oversee project accounting lifecycle, including development assets, transfers, disposals, and depreciation
• Review and approve capitalisation assessments, applying judgement to complex or non-standard transactions
• Drive integrity of the fixed asset register, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and robust audit trails
• Support month-end and year-end close activities, including capitalisation journals, reconciliations, and disclosures
• Ensure compliance with IFRS/GAAP requirements and internal controls, proactively identifying and mitigating risks
• Lead audit engagement for fixed assets and capex processes, providing clear documentation and resolving queries efficiently
• Partner with Procurement and Project teams to improve capital governance, including controls over project setup, tracking, and closure
• Identify and deliver process improvements, including automation opportunities and standardisation across regions
• Provide leadership and guidance to junior team members, building capability in asset accounting and capitalisation principles
• Deliver reporting and insights on capital expenditure, asset movements, and depreciation to support business decision-making

• 5 + years experience in financial accounting with strong exposure to asset capitalisation, fixed assets, and project accounting
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS/GAAP related to PPE, intangible assets, and capitalisation policies
• Demonstrated ability to apply judgement in complex capitalisation decisions and articulate outcomes to stakeholders
• Experience operating in a large, complex, or multinational environment with high volumes of capex
• Strong control approach with a track record of maintaining robust financial governance and audit readiness
• Proven ability to partner with non-finance stakeholders (e.g. Technology, Operations, Procurement)
• Experience driving process improvements, simplification, and automation within finance operations
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Confident communicator, able to influence senior stakeholders and provide clear, concise guidance
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g. D365) and asset management modules preferred
• Qualified accountant (CA/CPA or equivalent)

We look forward to your application and the chance for you to add your impressive skills to our team. Together, we can reach great achievements and spread happiness through the power of play!

Aristocrat is a world leader in gaming content and technology, and a top-tier publisher of free-to-play mobile games. Aristocrat has three operating business units, spanning regulated land-based gaming (Aristocrat Gaming), social casino (Product Madness), and regulated online real-money gaming (Aristocrat Interactive). Our team of over 7,300 employees worldwide is united by our company's mission to bring joy to life through the power of play.

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.

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.

Compensation Philosophy

We offer a comprehensive pay and benefits package designed to stay competitive in the market, support your wellbeing, and recognise your contribution to our success. Our approach is underpinned by a pay-for-performance belief in rewarding individual impact. Your specific compensation package will be determined by factors such as your skills, experience, qualifications, and location.

Depending on your role and location, you may be eligible for annual bonuses and incentives, health and wellbeing benefits, paid time off, retirement plans, insurance coverage, and other local or statutory benefits.

Specific details about compensation and benefits for this position will be discussed during the recruitment process.