Accountant, Corporate Finance

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**Company**: LaSalle Investment Management (“LaSalle”)
**Job Title**: Accountant
**Job Location**: Singapore
**Reporting to**: Senior Vice President, Corporate Finance
**Department**: Corporate Finance
Company & Regional Overview
LaSalle Investment Management is one of the world’s leading real estate investment managers. On a global basis, LaSalle manages over US$84.8 billion of assets in private and public real estate property and debt investments as of Q2 2024. LaSalle’s diverse client base includes public and private pension funds, insurance companies, governments, corporations, endowments and private individuals from across the globe. LaSalle sponsors a complete range of investment vehicles including separate accounts, open
LaSalle offers specialized real estate services to meet changing client expectations and market conditions. With an established presence in, and an intimate knowledge of, local real estate and capital markets worldwide, LaSalle creates value for clients by addressing their local, regional and global needs as well as their broader business, strategic, operating and financial goals. LaSalle has innovative thought leadership and prides itself in a ‘client-first’ mentality, striving for exceptional client satisfaction through the highest level of services.
Role Description
Perform accounting, financial and management reporting tasks for LaSalle’s business in Asia Pacific including Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong, China and Korea
Provide support in finance & accounting matters generally and contribute towards the growth of the firm’s business

**Responsibilities**:
Involvement in revenue recognition, billing and collection process
Monthly and quarterly accounts closing and financial reporting:
coordinate with JLL shared services teams and JLL local finance teams to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting (including communicating appropriate journal entries) and billing
review monthly reports from Peoplesoft system and prepare variance analysis
monthly review of Balance Sheet reconciliations
prepare quarterly reports required by Global Finance team
attend to queries from Global Finance team during quarterly USGAAP audits
preparation of regulatory reports
Oversee payments, fund transfers and maintain appropriate cash flow processes to enable efficient management of cash balances
Work with payroll service provider on payroll and payroll related matters
Assist with preparation and lodgement of direct/indirect tax returns and assist LaSalle Tax team with annual income tax queries
Assist in annual external & internal audits
Work closely with LaSalle’s Legal & Compliance team on corporate secretarial, governance and regulatory compliance matters as required
Implement and ensure compliance with internal controls and appropriate financial control systems
Assist with regional reporting for Asia Pacific
Assist in budgeting and forecasting exercise
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives for all financial reporting processes and/or other projects as and when required
Experience, Qualifications and Competencies Required
Chartered Accountant, Bachelors (or equivalent) in Finance/Accounting
3 to 5 years of relevant working experience
Experience in real estate industry preferred, with prior experience in large accounting and audit firms
Experience in ERP system preferred
Technically strong in financial reporting and accounting standards
Organized, meticulous and attentive to all aspects of their tasks to ensure accuracy and excellence
Ability to work independently, highly efficient and able to prioritize tasks effectively
Demonstrated ability to work on a collaborative basis with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds across the region and globally
Start a lasting career with LaSalle Investment Management today
Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:
JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health.
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 honored to be recognized with awards for our success by