Team Lead - General Accounting

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Hinoba-an; On-site; PHP 1,989,000 - 3,315,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated in Gurugram is seeking an experienced Client Finance professional to manage monthly property financial statements for multiple client portfolios. You will oversee cash management, bank reconciliations, and support year-end audits while driving process improvements and ensuring US GAAP compliance.

Reporting to Client Accounting Services, you will lead a team, coordinate with site staff and clients, and prepare detailed schedules and journal postings for month-end

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce & accounting.
• Minimum 6-8 years of accounting experience with exposure to US GAAP.
• Team leading experience is mandatory.
• CA (Inter) a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review timely and accurate monthly property financial statements for most complex clients, generally 8-10 client's portfolio, by deadlines established within Client Accounting Services and external Client.
• Document the resolution of all issues identified in the Manager's/ Client Accountant review of financial statements.
• Responsible for cash management of assigned clients.
• Ensure that all bank statements are reconciled on a timely basis and follow-up on all outstanding checks and reconciling items monthly.
• Assist in the budget process and review the budget from an accounting perspective.

Skills

Financial analysis

Leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

US GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Commerce & Accounting

CA (Inter)

Tools

Excel

Real estate software

Job description

Client Finance - JLL Business Service (Gurugram)

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:

• Review timely and accurate monthly property financial statements for most complex clients, generally 8-10 client's portfolio, by deadlines established within Client Accounting Services and external Client.
• Submit financial statements and workpapers in reviewable form (including documentation) and within the proper time frame for review.
• Document the resolution of all issues identified in the Manager's/ Client Accountant review of financial statements.
• Responsible for cash management of assigned clients.
• Ensure that all bank statements are reconciled on a timely basis and follow-up on all outstanding checks and reconciling items monthly.
• Assist in the budget process and review the budget from an accounting perspective.
• Work with the team to process escalations and work in resolving same.
• Handle difficult client situations and ensure that all special needs are being met.
• Assume responsibility for the coordination and organization of year-end audit work, and prepare supporting schedules.
• Be proactive in keeping Manager informed of all activities.
• Manage all operational/supervisory adhocs and manage.
• Process Hygiene.
• Work on implementing Process Improvements and automation with team.
• Responsible for the preparation/ review of financial statements for a portfolio of properties, including General Ledger month-end close, actual to budget variance review, cash management, audits, bank reconciliations, spreadsheet preparation, and acquiring a working knowledge of real estate accounting software.
• Archive all related documentation for audit purposes.
• Review vendor payment as per account schedule and strictly adhere to Jones Lang LaSalle’s payment authorization process.
• Work with the account team to complete manual journal postings before monthly closing.
• Prepare timely and accurate monthly property financial statements for property portfolio by deadlines established within Client Accounting Services and by external Client.
• Prepare additional schedules, which are required to support account balances or are specifically required by owners.
• Provide JDE finance support to site staff & account team via emails or phone calls.
• Submit financial statements and work papers in reviewable form (including documentation) and within the proper time frame for review.
• Responsible for cash management of assigned properties, which includes the review of client's bank statements, having deposits applied against tenants.
• Insure that all bank statements are reconciled on a timely basis and follow-up on all outstanding checks and reconciling items monthly.
• Responsible for arranging monthly funding from clients to accommodate payments and/or distribution to client.
• Assume responsibility for the coordination and organization of year-end audit work and preparation of supporting schedules.
• Maintain a working knowledge of mortgage agreements and management agreements for assigned properties.

Sounds like you?

Employee Specifications

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills with internal and external clients as well as professionals within the department.
• Impactful communication (written and verbal) to interact with clients and strong interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates professional leadership skills through effective work habits, attitude, inter-personal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure with multiple and changing priorities.
• High proficiency in excel and/or any real estate related software.
• Bachelor's degree in Commerce & accounting.
• Minimum 6-8 years of accounting experience with exposure to US GAAP.
• Team leading experience is mandatory.
• Strong analytical skills with an attention to detail logical thinking and carry a positive attitude to develop solutions quickly.
• Strong Finance background, CA (Inter), a plus.

Performance Objectives

• Identifies key issues and patterns from partial/conflicting data.
• Takes a broad perspective to problems and spots new, less obvious solutions.

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.

Location: On-site - Gurugram, HR Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

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