Senior Accountant

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.  

Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people  and empowering them to  thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong.  Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.   

The Role:

You will be responsible for the provision of the financial analysis and reporting responsibilities on behalf of the client in line with contract and support the provision of comprehensive financial services with a focus on quality, continuous improvement, governance and best practice to the Account team and client.

Benefits:

• 18 weeks paid parental leave for Primary Carer after 6 months of service
• Private Health Insurance Discounts
• Gym & Wellbeing Discounts
• Employee assistance program
• Health & Beauty Discounts
• Novated Lease for EV Cars

Duties include but not limited to:

• Manage monthly, which includes Trial Balance, Balance Sheet reconciliation, WIP accrual, GST compliance & variance analysis
• Prepare project close and capitalisation entries, including input to the Fixed Asset Register
• Manage depreciation accrual processes, including asset movement identification, JDE journal preparation, and coordination with Fixed Asset Register capitalisation workflows
• Support the depreciation annual budget and quarterly forecast processes
• Manage offshore Project Accountant
• Stakeholder management and engagement including support of Internal and External clients.
• Support management of finance-related contract KPIs ensuring minimal commercial impact on the account.
• Support systems implementation and ongoing operations to ensure benefits are maximised for the account.
• Oversight of Ingenious to JDE integration with invoice error handling responsibility of PMO
• Support the integrity of critical data between finance (JD Edwards) and other key systems (Ingenious, CAAPs, etc).
• Responsible for data quality and governance
• Process makegood / landlord capital project contributions and reallocation cost entries
• Support the Finance Director and FP&A Manager as directed

What you will bring:

• Good interpersonal skills to manage diverse range of client representatives and JLL stakeholders.
• Advanced financial analytical and reporting skills, experience in accounting or finance functions.
• Over 3 years’ experience in budget preparation and forecasting in a complex commercial environment, experience of project accounting a distinct advantage.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple and complex deliverables on a regular basis inclusive of month end.
• A good eye for detail.
• Sound written and oral communication skills, and the capacity to deal with ambiguity & complex problems.
• Able to think strategically, innovatively and solve real problems.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise work within tight deadlines.
• Strong Excel skills (ability to develop financial models and conduct analysis).

What to expect from us:

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 and building an inclusive workplace.  

This is why, for more than a decade, we continue to rank among the World’s Most Ethical Companies. We support applications from all underrepresented groups, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBT+, people with disability and people of all age, religions, and race.

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. 

At JLL, we see a Brighter Way forward for our clients, our people, our planet, and our communities. With over 200 years of real estate experience, we are, and always have been, in continual pursuit of brighter ways of working.

We bring to life see a Brighter Way in all that we do by seeking better, smarter, more innovative ways of working. We approach our work in a warmer, more optimistic, and inclusive way.

JLL is a global leader in helping clients envision where people will live, work, play, shop, and eat.

Location:

On-site –Sydney, NSW

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

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