JLL

Accountant

To drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility efforts.

  • Finance and accounting

  • Full-time

  • Office | Sydney, NSW, Australia

  • Visa sponsorship · No

  • Mid Level · A role for someone with some well-developed knowledge and skills they can bring to the role and team. Typically within 2-5 years of experience.

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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 102,000 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.

About the role

What this job involves: We’re looking for an Accountant to join our Valuation Advisory team. In the role, you will support the Finance Business Partner and business with key processes and reporting as required including forecasts, business performance reporting, commissions, accounting queries and other finance deliverables.

A snapshot of the role:

  • Oversee key system interface processes from operational to finance systems and performing as required
  • Supporting the business and shared services team with finance queries and guidance associated with travel and entertainment, commissions, AP, AR and banking queries
  • Ensure monthly close processes, monthly accrual and other journals are submitted on time
  • Oversee coordination of client cheque payment process, receipting and reconciliation of bank statements
  • Overseeing business accounts payable processes ensuring external costs are being appropriately allocated and recognised in the business
  • Oversee the preparation and distribution of key business activity reports – daily and weekly, enabling the business to maximise operational efficiency

Sound like you? This is what we’re looking for:

  • Degree qualified in Accounting/Business
  • CPA/CA or equivalent qualifications or in the process of completion
  • At least 3 years plus experience in a corporate accounting environment

What you can 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.

What you'll be responsible for

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    Operational and Financial Reporting

    Analyze financial data to prepare timely reports to support business decisions

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    Financial Statement Creation and Reporting

    Produce financial statements and reports in a timely manner to support business needs and decisions

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    Accounts Payable and Receivable Management

    Maintain and update accounts payable and receivable, issue invoices and undertake reconciliations

Skills you'll need

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    Collaboration

    Works with others by being open, clear in communication and listening to achieve goals

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    Numerical problem solving

    Works with numerical information and performs mathematical calculations to solve problems

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    Critical thinking

    Identifies and synthesizes patterns and trends amongst various sources of information to reach a meaningful conclusion, perspective or insight

Meet the team

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