Regional Finance Analyst

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Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies 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.

How We support the Whole You : 

Our benefits are a good reason to come to JLL.

We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry, and then empowering them with the resources and support to enhance their health, financial and personal well-being. Our underlying benefits philosophy is this: be fair to our people and provide opportunities for those who take advantage of our programs and resources to lower their health costs and increase their personal and financial security.

Benefits to eligible employees, include:

Medical benefit plan includes clinical, hospital & surgical, dental, and optical benefits

Family medical plan that covers spouse and children

Disability and life insurance

Additional leave includes marriage leave, adoption leave, examination leave and study leave

Staff referral bonus

On-the-job training

Flexible work arrangements may be available

Location:  On-site 

What this job involves

The Regional Finance Analyst will be responsible for successful delivery of a comprehensive range of financial services and service delivery system analytics to the account/client. He/she is responsible to manage the day-to-day financial and accounting operations with particular focus on the client’s reporting requirements at both local and regional level. The Regional Finance Analyst must monitor and ensure that efficient use of the accounting resources contribute towards Jones Lang LaSalle’s revenue and profit objectives. The Regional Finance Analyst will also be responsible for managing and analyzing operational data across the client’s property portfolio interfacing with country teams to complete a range of benchmarking and analytical projects.

Responsibilities:

Delivery of effective financial control processes.

Ensuring high quality financial reporting to the JLL Account Team and client (budget variance reporting etc.).

Supporting financial management and analysis (budget planning & forecasting etc.).

Ensure and support delivery of all Client and JLL financials related to the client contract.

Co-ordination of team workflows, consolidated reporting and communication with client (such as monthly financial reporting).

Support client-side finance teams with regular reporting and dealing with any queries / information requests.

Analyze commercial and contractual aspects of the client account (e.g. savings initiatives tracking; reconciliations; baseline control etc.).

Monitor compliance to relevant policies and procedures.

To achieve KPI, financial, and other targets as established for the account.

Ensure compliance with all requirements and client contractual obligations.

Financial Analysis and Estimates:

Collaborate with JLL Regional Finance team to communicate clear timelines, ownership, objectives, and guidelines of account financials.

Complete budget and forecast activities in an accurate, consistent and timely fashion.

Consolidate, review and analyze submitted financials for account to ensure accruals are correct and costs are accurate.

Supporting monthly reviews and annual budget review with regional Finance team.

Support Client Accounting Manager in achieving timely and accurate reporting.

Budget and Forecasting:

Partner with relevant stakeholders to ensure annual budget reporting is completed timely and accurately, ensuring budget holders are completing accurate forecasts with appropriate details.

Maintain thorough understanding of client’s accounting structure and associated systems and translating knowledge to ensure smooth and consistent flow of financial data

Develop, maintain and deliver in timely manner the Client’s approved financial formats across the region

Client Reporting/Forecasting/Planning:

Ensure accuracy of accruals with correct coding to client account codes and cost centres

Maintain forecast accuracy to comply with financial KPIs

Ensure accurate and timely financial information is provided to all stakeholders

Invoice Payment & Billing:

Manage and coordinate client billing and collections.

Coordinate with local Operations team to resolve PO issues and vendor invoice issues

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

At least 2-3 years’ experience in a similar position (working with regional teams and clients)

Experience in Finance/Accounting with min 5 years of Property Accounting experience

Motivated, positive and flexible in approach to work and able to develop others in such an approach.

Proactive in identifying issues and potential solutions.

Ability to learn quickly, and desire to develop.

Ability to work collaboratively and through challenges with the client; other members of the account and corporate teams.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

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

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 102,000 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.

Location:

On-site –Hong Kong, SAR, China

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

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