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.   

What this opportunity involves:

Join JLL as a Senior Finance Manager and lead a dynamic team while partnering with property managers to deliver exceptional financial services to our local and international clients. This is an exciting opportunity to manage property accounting for a diverse portfolio of Australian-based assets while driving team performance and client satisfaction.

You will be based in JLL’s corporate office in Sydney CBD.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of 3-4 Portfolio Accountants, setting performance goals and providing mentoring and coaching
• Deliver comprehensive financial reports for property portfolios and liaise with property managers for month-end reporting
• Process and approve journal entries, prepare balance sheet reconciliations, and IFRS rent smoothing journals
• Conduct annual tenant outgoing recovery reconciliations and assist with budget and forecast preparation
• Act as key finance business partner with JLL Property Managers and ensure compliance with Trust Accounting policies
• Liaise with client finance teams, support annual audit processes, and prepare 6-monthly internal audit checklists
• Transition new properties into portfolios and manage property cessations at relevant times
• Drive team efficiencies, deliver monthly finance training sessions, and promote cross-learning opportunities

Key Skills & Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Commerce, Finance or related disciplines
• Achievement of professional qualification (CA / CPA)  
• At least 5 years’ experience in a similar role / capacity ideally in Commercial Real Estate industry
• Experience using MRI or other asset management software will be preferred, but not essential
• Experience in leading / managing / coaching team member(s) is essential
• Strong time management and ability to prioritise tasks with competing deadlines

What you can expect from us:

• Great employee discounts off fitness, wellbeing & other renowned bands
• Private Health Insurance Discounts
• Employee assistant program
• Novated Lease for EV cars
• Paid time off for volunteer work
• Career Opportunities with Australia's #1 Commercial Real Estate firm
• Premium offices

About us:

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. Apply today, quoting job reference number JPREQ477034

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!

At JLL, we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities. Using AI capabilities, we analyze your application for relevant skills, experiences, and qualifications to generate valuable insights about how your unique profile aligns with the specific requirements of the role you're pursuing.

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