Junior Analyst – Finance & Accounting

Job Title: Junior Analyst – Finance & Accounting

About JLL:

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 91,000 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 honoured 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. If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements below. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

What this job involves:

• Process various types of accounts payable transactions including data entry of vendor invoices, expense reports, manual and emergency check requests.
• Responsible for preparing and posting month end close journal entries (accrual, prepayments, mortgage etc.)
• Assist accountants and controllers with A/P issues or problems as they arise
• Answer property inquiries via phone and e-mail
• Responsible for posting accounting corrections/reclassifications entries to ensure accurate accounting records against the income and expenses accounts
• Prepare monthly bank and mortgage reconciliation
• Analysing cash/amount received in the bank deposits and made the application against the tenant accounts
• Analyse and Research the history of tenant ledgers against the over/short payments.
• Process weekly A/P for multiple properties ensuring that all deadlines are met
• Understand and comply with all JLL A/P policies and procedures
• Monitor and enforce compliance by all JLL employees involved in the A/P process (site and accounting personnel) in respect to standard A/P policies and procedures
• Perform various other duties as assigned by a supervisor
• Assist in training of new A/P employees as needed
• Gather data on department’s processing metrics daily
• Communication with internal and external customers and vendors as needed
  
  

Sounds like you? To apply you need to be/have:

• Commerce Graduate having strong Finance & Accounts background
• Strong analytical skills with an attention to detail logical thinking and carry a positive attitude to develop solutions quickly
• Impactful communication (written and verbal) and strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated consistency in values, principles, and work ethics
• Working knowledge of MS office (MS word, excel, PowerPoint, outlook) required
  
  

Performance objectives

• Preparation, development, and analysis of management accounting information
• To be responsible for financial reporting, analysis, and projection for clients
• Responsible for processing and monitoring vendor invoices and on time payment performance within agreed timeline and accuracy as per the Service Level Agreement.
• Perform day-to-day processing of accounts payable transactions to ensure that municipal finances are maintained in an effective, up to date and accurate manner
  
  

What we can do for you:

At JLL, we make sure that you become the best version of yourself by helping you realise 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.