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Fortis Games
Accountant – Video Game Industry
BlueRock
full-time
Posted on:
Origin: • 🇦🇺 Australia
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Own the end-to-end accounting process, from day-to-day bookkeeping through to monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting; ensure accuracy, compliance, and timeliness.
- Manage payroll, accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations, GST/BAS and statutory compliance.
- Identify, implement, and optimise finance systems and processes; troubleshoot, automate, and improve workflows.
- Prepare and interpret management accounts, forecasts, budgets, and business analysis to support the CEO and leadership team.
- Provide technical advisory on Digital Games Offset Grant, R&D tax incentives, and deferred revenue models.
- Establish and run robust internal financial controls; liaise with external auditors and drive continuous process improvement.
- Act as a trusted business partner to management, providing financial insights and supporting strategic projects.
- Support grant applications, IP management, and evolving revenue models specific to the creative/games sector.
Requirements
- CA/CPA qualified, minimum 5-7 years professional accounting experience.
- Comfortable with both high-level reporting and hands-on financial operations - no job too big or too small!
- Experience in the creative arts or technology sectors desirable; a genuine interest in the games/entertainment industry required.
- Strong technical skills, confident with modern accounting systems (e.g. Xero, MYOB, or equivalents), and able to troubleshoot, automate, and continuously improve workflows.
- Knowledge/experience with the Digital Games Offset Grant a distinct advantage.
- Exceptional communication skills with the curiosity, empathy, and confidence to partner directly with the CEO and creative stakeholders.
- Attention to detail, ethical integrity, and resilience under pressure.
- A good sense of humor!
- We’re also keen to hear about any other interests that you may have which could contribute positively to our studio.
- Must be legally able to work in Australia.
