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Regional Finance Manager

Work Dynamics

POSITION GOALS

• Accountable for the successful delivery of a comprehensive range of financial services & support as defined in the Client Contract (multi-x)
• Manage the day-to-day regional financial and accounting operations on the client’s reporting requirements at a local and regional level
• To achieve KPI, financial, and other targets as established for the Client account
• Monitor and ensure efficient use of resources, manage client budgetary function and oversight of the accounts payable and receivable function
• A strategic partner with the JLL Operations teams as well as with the Client  teams
• Responsible for APAC Countries & Project Assigned by Regional Finance

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Business Partnering

• Support Account Director Team in handling business, operational, financial decision making, risk mitigation
• Measuring and review of financial KPIs
• Identify and implement process improvements
• Support Operations teams to identify and implement cost reduction and quality improvements
• Expense and debtors management

Invoice Payments & Billings

• Work with FSC to Manage Vendor Payments
• Work with FSC to maintain all necessary guidelines and manuals associated with the accounts payable / receivable process
• Accountable for the timely coordination of the Jones Lang LaSalle invoice processing and monitoring the accounts receivable ensuring management of Jones Lang LaSalle cashflow relating to Account

Reporting/Forecasting/Planning

• Manage ME process for regional portfolio – including the management of JDE E1, review ME reconciliations, monthly accruals and working with FSC and operations teams to meet client deliverables
• Manage monthly, quarterly & ad hoc client reporting requirements for regional Portfolio with inputs from operations team
• Annual budget & quarterly client forecasts for all business lines as in the client contract
• Managing JLL budget/forecast and supporting the finance lead and operations team in monthly profitability analysis

Data Management, Policies & Procedures & Audit

• Ensure that appropriate process and systems controls are in place and maintained to guarantee the integrity of all transactions
• Ensure that all financial accounting and reporting is audit worthy and in keeping with recognized quality management processes
• Ensure all operation staff are well trained on the financial systems & are effectively able to extract data

KEY PERFORMANCE MEASURES

• Ensure compliance with all legislative requirements and client contractual obligations;
• Support the leadership team in achieving all relevant KPI’s throughout the term of the Contract;

PERSONAL EFFECTIVENESS

• Act as a role model for Jones Lang LaSalle by behaving consistently and ethically in accordance with the “Business Conduct Guidelines”;
• Ability to interface with the Client at all levels, particularly senior Client Stakeholders;
• Show initiative; and be self-motivated;
• Is a team player and leader, regularly contributes to team discussions and problem solving / brainstorming sessions.

DECISION MAKING

• Able to think strategically and solve problems;
• Seeks innovation and actively sources opportunities to achieve best results.

COMMUNICATION

• Listens effectively and communicates through actions and example;
• Promotes communications within the team and throughout the Client contract.

REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in accounting or finance;
• 8 or more years of experience preferably in MNC with regional exposure
• Strong analytical, organizational, MS Excel, MS Powerpoint and coordination skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills – English

What we can do for you:

At JLL, we make sure that you become the best version of yourself by helping you realize your full potential in an entrepreneurial and inclusive work environment. We will empower your ambitions through our dedicated Total Rewards Program, competitive pay and benefits package.

Apply today!

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!

How we support the Whole You:  

Our benefits are a good reason to come to JLL.

We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry, and then empowering them with the resources and support to enhance their health, financial and personal well-being. Our underlying benefits philosophy is this: be fair to our people and provide opportunities for those who take advantage of our programs and resources to increase their personal and financial security.

Location:

Remote –Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia

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