Senior Portfolio Accountant

Shaping the future of real estate for a better world. At JLL, we see a Brighter Way forward for our clients, our people, our planet, and our communities. With over 200 years of real estate experience, we are, and always have been, in continual pursuit of brighter ways of working. We bring to life see a Brighter Way in all that we do by seeking better, smarter, more innovative ways of working. We approach our work in a warmer, more optimistic, and inclusive way. JLL is a global leader in helping clients envision where people will live, work, play, shop, and eat. What this job involves: Due to our business growth in WA JLL is now seeking a Senior Portfolio Accountant to work across a portfolio, and help with overall finance function at WA head office within our Client Accounting Services Group. This is an excellent opportunity to join one of Australia’s leading property companies. Your key focus will be assisting in the financial control of a portfolio of properties for our clients. This is a great opportunity to be part of a friendly team and to join an industry leader in the property sector. Fantastic opportunity for an experienced Accountant to join JLL a leading global property company Key Responsibilities: Liaise with JLL Property Manager as the key finance business partner and maintain financial information in MRI. Comply with all relevant Trust Accounting and Property Accounting policies and procedures inclusive of any client specific policies. Lead and participate in monthly finance training sessions. Deliver a set of financial reports for a portfolio of assets. Liaise with property managers for month end reporting, including variance commentary to budget. Prepare and process journal entries. Prepare balance sheet reconciliations. Prepare IFRS rent smoothing and incentive amortizations journals. Perform annual tenant outgoing recovery reconciliations and liaise with outgoings auditors as required. Assist with the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts. Reconcile GST reports. Raise monthly management feesProcess client remittances and funds request as neededReview all purchase orders > 3 months for validityManage capex expenditure and track against budgetTransition new properties into the portfolio and process cease management of properties at relevant times. Ensure JLL’s internal compliance process and procedures are adhered to, including preparation of 6 monthly internal audit checklistsLiaise with the client regarding information flow around annual audits. Monthly Bank reconciliation and recording of receiptsAssist in allocation of overpayment and EFT rental payment from tenant. Interested? An ideal candidate would need to have the following qualifications: You've got commercial and retail accounting experience, ideally gained within property management accounting. You're a great communicator and your skills will enable you to liaise with all relevant stakeholders including clients, property managers, leasing executives and senior management. As a bonus, you'll also have exposure to our asset management software and financial management software – MRI and Peoplesoft. What can you expect from us? As an organisation, we don’t just accept that we are a place of many different people, but we embrace it, we celebrate it, and we proactively support the needs that difference brings. JLL is committed to equal opportunity and building an inclusive workplace. This is why, for more than a decade, we continue to rank among the World’s Most Ethical Companies. We support applications from all underrepresented groups, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBT, people with disability and people of all age, religions and race. We are dedicated to offering veterans from all ranks and services a successful civilian career as they transition out of the military. We recognise and appreciate the skills acquired in their service careers as vital and transferable to our workforce. Apply today, quoting job reference number MPREQ407035

Location: Perth CBD, AU

Posted Date: 2/1/2025