Senior Finance Specialist - General Accounting

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated in Gurugram seeks an experienced accounting professional to lead R2R activities, including month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing, and to ensure accurate financial statements under US GAAP.

You will manage reconciliations, inter-company transactions and compliance with SOX, while coordinating with global finance teams and auditors. A strong background in GL/AP/AR and ERP systems is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting or relevant professional accountancy qualification.
• Preferably more than 5 years of experience in GL/AP & AR in a reputed organization.
• Experience with US GAAP is a plus and ERP financial systems exposure (PeopleSoft).
• Ability to multi-task and work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing.
• Preparing, reviewing and approving of accruals, amortization and other standard accounting entries.
• Quarterly balance sheet and P&L fluctuation analysis.
• Monthly expense variance analysis.
• Consolidation, inter-company transactions and reconciliations including foreign currency accounting.
• Ensure accuracy of financial statements in accordance with GAAP and compliance to internal policies.
• Manage fixed assets accounting balance sheet accounts reconciliations.
• Interface with country finance and controllership teams.
• Enforce compliance with firm's financial, operating policies / procedures and SOX requirements.
• Liaison with internal/external auditors for quarter / year end audit.
• Participate in ad hoc projects as and when required.
• Building and maintaining positive relationships with team members, internal customers and vendors.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Independent working

US GAAP experience

Education

Accounting degree

Tools

PeopleSoft

ERP systems

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing
• Preparing, reviewing and approving of Accruals, Amortization and other standard accounting entries
• Quarterly balance sheet and P & L Fluctuation Analysis
• Monthly expense variance analysis
• Consolidation, inter-company transactions and reconciliations including foreign currency accounting
• Ensure accuracy of financial statements in accordance with GAAP and compliance to internal policies
• Manage Fixed Assets Accounting Balance sheet accounts reconciliations
• Interface with Country Finance and Controllership Teams
• Enforce compliance with Firm's financial, operating policies / procedures and SOX requirements
• Liaison with internal/external auditors for quarter / year end audit
• Participate in ad hoc projects as and when required
• Building and maintaining positive relationships with team members, internal customers and vendors

Minimum 6 - 8 years of overall professional experience with at least 4 years in Record-to-Report (R2R) domain including financial close, reconciliations, and reporting. Perform other duties assigned as and when required i.e. process improvement initiatives, system implementation and ad-hoc projects.

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting or relevant professional accountancy qualification.
• Preferably more than 5 years of working experience in GL/AP & AR in a reputed organization.
• MNC
• Ability to multi-task and work in a dynamic and fast paced environment.
• Team player and yet able to work independently.
• Experience with US GAAP a plus.
• PeopleSoft or Large-Scale ERP financial systems experience a plus.

Performance Objectives

• Fulfil agreed SLAs with Onshore Controllership and Finance teams.
• Improved internal procedures and compliance with policies.

Other Details

Location: On-site –Gurugram

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0

Equal Opportunity

Jones Lang LaSalle ('JLL') is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process – including the online application and/or overall selection process – you may email us at [e-mail]. This email is only to request an accommodation.