Regional Finance Manager

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 honored 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.
Regional Finance Manager
Work Dynamics

POSITION GOALS
Accountable for the successful delivery of a comprehensive range of financial services & support as defined in the Client Contract (multi-x)

Manage the day-to-day regional financial and accounting operations on the client’s reporting requirements at a local and regional level

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

Monitor and ensure efficient use of resources, manage client budgetary function and oversight of the accounts payable and receivable function

A strategic partner with the JLL Operations teams as well as with the Client teams

Responsible for APAC Countries & Project Assigned by Regional Finance

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Business Partnering
Support Account Director Team in handling business, operational, financial decision making, risk mitigation

Measuring and review of financial KPIs

Identify and implement process improvements

Support Operations teams to identify and implement cost reduction and quality improvements

Expense and debtors management

Invoice Payments & Billings
Work with FSC to Manage Vendor Payments

Work with FSC to maintain all necessary guidelines and manuals associated with the accounts payable / receivable process

Accountable for the timely coordination of the Jones Lang LaSalle invoice processing and monitoring the accounts receivable ensuring management of Jones Lang LaSalle cashflow relating to Account

Reporting/Forecasting/Planning
Manage ME process for regional portfolio - including the management of JDE E1, review ME reconciliations, monthly accruals and working with FSC and operations teams to meet client deliverables

Manage monthly, quarterly & ad hoc client reporting requirements for regional Portfolio with inputs from operations team

Annual budget & quarterly client forecasts for all business lines as in the client contract

Managing JLL budget/forecast and supporting the finance lead and operations team in monthly profitability analysis

Data Management, Policies & Procedures & Audit
Ensure that appropriate process and systems controls are in place and maintained to guarantee the integrity of all transactions

Ensure that all financial accounting and reporting is audit worthy and in keeping with recognized quality management processes

Ensure all operation staff are well trained on the financial systems & are effectively able to extract data

KEY PERFORMANCE MEASURES
Ensure compliance with all legislative requirements and client contractual obligations;
Support the leadership team in achieving all relevant KPI’s throughout the term of the Contract;
PERSONAL EFFECTIVENESS
Act as a role model for Jones Lang LaSalle by behaving consistently and ethically in accordance with the “Business Conduct Guidelines”;
Ability to interface with the Client at all levels, particularly senior Client Stakeholders;
Show initiative; and be self-motivated;
Is a team player and leader, regularly contributes to team discussions and problem solving / brainstorming sessions.

DECISION MAKING
Able to think strategically and solve problems;
Seeks innovation and actively sources opportunities to achieve best results.

COMMUNICATION
Listens effectively and communicates through actions and example;
Promotes communications within the team and throughout the Client contract.

**REQUIREMENTS**:
Degree in accounting or finance;
8 or more years of experience preferably in MNC with regional exposure

Strong analytical, organizational, MS Excel, MS Powerpoint and coordination skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills - English

**What we can do for you**:
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