JLL Hiring for Financial Accounting Manager Job at Sydney Full Time

About JLL –

We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 91,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people and our communities.

Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we’re honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.

Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements below. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

APPLICATION NOTES:
Please specifically address the selection criteria in a cover letter accompanying your application

You are required to be either an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or a holder of an unrestricted visa allowing you to stay and work in Australia indefinitely at the time of application

Please include details of your visa/citizenship status in your application cover letter – applications which do not provide this will not be reviewed

What’s your ambition? Is it a big goal or small steps? Professional or personal? We’d like to know, because we make your ambitions our business.

JLL is a leading professional services firm that specializes in real estate and investment management. JLL shapes the future of real estate for a better world by using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people and our communities. JLL is a Fortune 500 company with annual revenue of $16.6 billion in 2020, operations in over 80 countries and a global workforce more than 95,000 as of September 30, 2021. JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated.

What this opportunity involves:
Reporting to the Finance Director, the Financial Accounting Manager is responsible for managing the financial accounting responsibilities on behalf of the client and driving improvements and efficiencies in business processes and reporting, meeting high standards of service within contract obligations and JLL’s policy, as well as accounting, legal and requirements.

This role is required in Sydney.

Pay range for this role is $115,000 to $125,000 (package, inclusive of superannuation) plus bonus.

Key accountabilities:
Perform client specific financial reporting, including monthly reports, and budget and forecasts. Prepare and present monthly management accounts and reports, of actual against budget with appropriate detailed variance analysis

Perform analytical and reporting trends where necessary to support reporting requirements as per the contract

Develop, update, implement and maintain the procedures, processes and management systems required to ensure astute financial management of the Services

Performing funding requests for rent and property expenditure as required and ensure payments for property expenditure are performed

Monthly accruals for rent and property expenditure, and posting of journals into the accounting system

Oversee, co-ordinate and support the activities and development of the finance and financial support staff

Management and administration of all financial transactions associated with leases

Liaise with internal and external stakeholders including the AP team, property managers, lease administration, facilities management, and client representatives

Support accounts payable and receivable functions, including billing, reconciliation of lease payments, outgoings charges, monitoring of key dates, calculation of rent escalations and tracking of key lease terms as it pertains to finance

Supporting the lease administration team for financial advice and queries

Undertake all other accounting and financial management activities as required

The ability to review property systems and processes and ensure internal financial systems correctly reflect all financial transactions pertaining to designated clients

Essential selection criteria:
8 years’ experience in a Financial Accounting role including statutory accounting, month and year end close and reporting, accounts payable and accounts receivable

Experience managing a team (2 to 3 FTE)

University Education is a must with a formal Finance qualification completed (CA, CPA or equivalent)

Excellent communication skills

Sound working knowledge of technical accounting standards/principles and systems

Must be able to ‘own’ responsibilities and processes

The ability to work within tight deadlines and to prioritise workload is essential

Other (desirable) criteria:
Previous experience in a finance related environment or an understanding of the property industry would be advantageous

Experience using JD Edwards or JDE Enterprise E1 system would be desirable but is not essential

Advanced level of competency in Excel, Intermediate in other office products

What you can expect from us:
AT JLL, we value your health and wellbeing which is why we are excited to announce a whole raft of new benefits through our WHEREFIT partnership! WHEREFIT provides you with access to exclusive corporate discounts of up to 40% off at leading fitness and wellbeing brands across Australia. With over 2,000 unique offers across gyms, activewear, studios, healthy meals, supplements, accessories, self-care and more, there is something for everyone so you can perform at your best!

JLL is committed to developing and maintaining a diverse workforce. As an organisation, we don’t just accept that we are a place of many different people, but we embrace it, we celebrate it, and we proactively support the needs that difference brings. JLL is committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, gender, age, sexual orientation or disability, and that is why, for more than a decade, we continue to rank among the World’s Most Ethical Companies. We are dedicated to offering veterans from all ranks and services a successful civilian career as they transition out of the military. We recognise and appreciate the skills acquired in their service careers as vital and transferable to our workforce.

Interested candidates, please apply following the link below quoting job reference number JPREQ210312

What you can expect from us

We succeed together and believe the best inspire the best, so we invest in supporting each other, learning together and celebrating our success.

Our Total Rewards program reflects our commitment to helping you achieve your career ambitions, recognizing your contributions, investing in your well-being and providing competitive benefits and pay.

We can’t wait to see where your ambitions take you at JLL. Apply today!