Jll

Real Estate

PortfolioAccountant

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Portfolio Accountant at Jll. Skills: analytical and problem-solving skills, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, Property accounting experience. business partnering with JLL Property Managers and the client to deliver timely and accurate property accounts for Australian based property assets. Liaise with JLL Property Manager as the key finance business partner”

What You'll Achieve.

Deliver timely and accurate property accounts for Australian based property assets; Deliver a set of financial reports for a portfolio of assets

Industry & Context.

Real Estate
Problems you'll solve

analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to make effective recommendations

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Degree in Accounting, Property accounting experience, 2+ years’ experience in financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting

Nice to Have

CPA or part qualified, MRI property accounting experience

What You'll Do.

business partnering with JLL Property Managers and the client to deliver timely and accurate property accounts for Australian based property assets

Liaise with JLL Property Manager as the key finance business partner

Comply with all relevant Trust Accounting and Property Accounting policies and procedures inclusive of any client specific policies

Lead and participate in monthly finance training sessions

Deliver a set of financial reports for a portfolio of assets

Liaise with property managers for month end reporting

including variance commentary to budget

Prepare and process journal entries

Prepare balance sheet reconciliations

Prepare IFRS rent smoothing and incentive amortizations journals

Perform annual tenant outgoing recovery reconciliations and liaise with outgoings auditors as required

Assist with the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts

Reconcile GST reports

Process client remittances

Review all purchase orders > 3 months for validity

Ensure all Capex purchase orders include a GJOB and have an Approved Capital Expenditure Request Form (CERF) before being raised

Transition new properties into the portfolio and process cease management of properties at relevant times

Ensure JLL’s internal compliance process and procedures are adhered to

including preparation of 6 monthly internal audit checklists

Liaise with the client regarding information flow around annual audits

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

business partnering with JLL Property Managers and the client; Liaise with JLL Property Manager as the key finance business partner; Liaise with property managers for month end reporting; Liaise with the client regarding information flow around annual audits; collaborate with team members and share knowledge and experience

Communication Scope

Clear and effective communication is key

Full Job Description

**JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way**. Our people at JLL 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 job involves:** Be part of a high performing, centralised finance team, business partnering with JLL Property Managers and the client to deliver timely and accurate property accounts for Australian based property assets. **A snapshot of the role:** * Liaise with JLL Property Manager as the key finance business partner. * Comply with all relevant Trust Accounting and Property Accounting policies and procedures inclusive of any client specific policies. * Lead and participate in monthly finance training sessions. * Deliver a set of financial reports for a portfolio of assets. * Liaise with property managers for month end reporting, including variance commentary to budget. * Prepare and process journal entries. * Prepare balance sheet reconciliations. * Prepare IFRS rent smoothing and incentive amortizations journals. * Perform annual tenant outgoing recovery reconciliations and liaise with outgoings auditors as required. * Assist with the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts. * Reconcile GST reports. * Process client remittances. * Review all purchase orders > 3 months for validity * Ensure all Capex purchase orders include a GJOB and have an Approved Capital Expenditure Request Form (CERF) before being raised * Transition new properties into the portfolio and process cease management of properties at relevant times. * Ensure JLL’s internal compliance process and procedures are adhered to, inc

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