Finance SME - General Accounting

Job Description

What this job involves

We are seeking an experienced accounting professional to manage the financial accounting and reporting activities for a portfolio of properties. This role requires strong expertise in General Ledger accounting, financial reporting, cash management, and stakeholder coordination to ensure accurate and timely financial results.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly financial statements for an assigned portfolio of properties, including General Ledger month-end close activities, budget versus actual variance analysis, cash management, bank reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Maintain complete and accurate supporting documentation and ensure proper archival of records for audit and compliance purposes.
• Process vendor payments in accordance with established payment schedules while ensuring strict adherence to JLL's payment authorization policies and controls.
• Collaborate with the accounting team to complete manual journal entries and adjustments before month-end close.
• Deliver timely, accurate, and high-quality property financial statements in line with internal Client Accounting Services deadlines and external client reporting requirements.
• Prepare detailed account reconciliations and supporting schedules required to substantiate account balances and support management and owner reporting.
• Provide JDE financial system support to site teams and accounting stakeholders through email and telephone communications.
• Submit financial statements, reconciliations, and workpapers in a complete, review-ready format within established timelines.
• Manage cash activities for assigned properties, including reviewing client bank statements, monitoring cash positions, and ensuring tenant deposits are accurately applied.
• Ensure timely completion of bank reconciliations and proactively investigate and resolve outstanding checks and other reconciling items on a monthly basis.
• Coordinate monthly funding requirements with clients to ensure adequate cash is available for operational payments and client distributions.
• Lead the coordination and organization of year-end audit activities, including preparation of audit schedules and supporting documentation.
• Maintain a working knowledge of mortgage agreements, management agreements, and other contractual obligations applicable to assigned properties.
• Continuously develop expertise in real estate accounting practices, financial systems, and industry requirements.
  
  

Employee Specifications

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• CA Inter, MBA (Finance), M.Com, or equivalent professional qualification preferred.
  
  

Experience

• Minimum 6-7 years of experience in Operational Finance, General Ledger Accounting, Financial Reporting, or Record-to-Report (R2R) processes.
• Strong understanding of Profit & Loss analysis, Balance Sheet reviews, account reconciliations, month-end close, and financial reporting.
• Experience in Real Estate or Property Accounting will be an added advantage.
  
  

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to think logically, analyze financial data, and develop effective solutions in a timely manner.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact confidently with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional ethics, integrity, accountability, and organizational values.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  
  

Performance Objectives

• Execute accounting and reporting activities accurately and within established timelines while complying with organizational policies and procedures.
• Work effectively within defined processes with a moderate degree of supervision and accountability.
• Identify issues, analyze relevant information, and apply established procedures to arrive at sound and practical solutions.
• Consistently deliver high-quality financial reports, reconciliations, and audit support documentation.
  
  

Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting standards, and client requirements while maintaining a high standard of accuracy and service excellence.