Finance Specialist- Accounts Receivable

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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.   

What this job involves: 

Responsibilities:

Cash Management and Reconciliation

• Analyze and reconcile cash/amounts received in Bank Accounts and Lockboxes.
• Research and analyze clients' aging history against over/short payments.
• Investigate duplicate and erroneous payments, working with Bank and Treasury teams to reconcile errors.

Query Handling and Resolution

• Address all received queries promptly and efficiently.
• Follow up on pending queries and escalate unresolved issues/concerns.
• Liaise with Accountants and various teams to determine proper payment application.

Reporting and Analysis

• Prepare and analyze various process-related and ad-hoc reports, including Monthly Balance Sheets, Direct Debit processing, AR to GL reconciliations, KPIs, and Quarterly Reports.
• Review System Auto Applications reports to ensure proper applications.
• Analyze Corporate Business Lines reports for timeliness and accuracy of applications.
• Support development of efficient reporting strategies, including automation and simplification while maintaining data integrity.

Process Improvement and Quality Assurance

• Perform quality checks on deposit applications.
• Identify tactical and strategic opportunities, gaps, and financial risks.
• Support cost-savings and process improvement initiatives.
• Conduct root cause analysis to drive process enhancements.

Team Support and Leadership

• Assist in training new employees.
• Assign work, manage workloads, and ensure high productivity levels.
• Assess and distribute workload equitably, identifying staffing needs.

Compliance and Documentation

• Maintain up-to-date process-related documents.
• Provide assistance during internal/external audits.
• Support archiving, records retention, and audit activities.

Stakeholder Management

• Work closely with the Controllership team to ensure adherence to protocols.
• Liaise with Onshore Finance team and other stakeholders.
• Serve as an expert resource on data and data models.

Additional Responsibilities

• Undertake month-end closing activities and reporting.
• Perform special projects and other functions as required by management.
• Support cross-functional processes as needed.

Performance Objectives:

• Work within established procedures with minimal supervision.
• Identify problems and assess situations using standard procedures.
• Prioritize tasks independently to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrate proactivity, creativity, and willingness to accept responsibility.
• Exhibit flexibility in adapting to changing priorities.
• Maintain a high level of client service and commitment.
• Contribute positively to a diverse, collaborative, and driven professional environment.

Requirements:

• Graduate Degree in Accounting or relevant professional accountancy qualification.
• 5-6 years of accounting experience in a corporate environment.
• Strong understanding of real estate fundamentals.
• Proficiency in financial analysis and reporting.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong oral and written communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel.
• Flexibility to work overtime when required.
• Open to all shift timings.

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.

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