Senior Portfolio Accountant

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Our people at JLL 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.

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 live, work, play, shop, and eat.

What this opportunity involves:

As a Senior Portfolio Accountant at JLL, you'll play a vital role in managing the financial operations for one of Australia's leading property portfolios serving the WA Government. This position sits at the intersection of finance and property management, where you'll serve as a trusted business partner to our Property Managers while ensuring financial accuracy and compliance across a diverse portfolio of assets. At JLL, we are collectively shaping a brighter way — for our clients, ourselves and our fellow employees — and this role exemplifies that commitment through meticulous financial stewardship and collaborative partnership. You'll be responsible for the complete financial control cycle, from monthly reporting and budget preparation to tenant outgoings reconciliation and audit coordination. What sets JLL apart is our culture of collaboration, locally and across the globe, and you'll experience this firsthand as you work alongside property managers, clients, and cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional financial insights and service. This is an outstanding opportunity to join an industry leader where your expertise will directly contribute to the successful management of significant government assets while advancing your career in property finance.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Serve as the key finance business partner to JLL Property Managers, maintaining accurate financial information within MRI software and providing strategic financial guidance

• Deliver comprehensive monthly financial reports for your assigned portfolio, including variance commentary to budget in collaboration with property managers

• Prepare and process journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and IFRS rent smoothing and incentive amortization journals with precision

• Conduct annual tenant outgoing recovery reconciliations and coordinate with outgoings auditors to ensure accuracy and compliance

• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts, providing valuable financial insights to support strategic planning

• Manage capital expenditure tracking against budget, review purchase orders for validity, and process client remittances and fund requests

• Lead and participate in monthly finance training sessions, sharing knowledge and strengthening team capabilities

• Ensure adherence to all Trust Accounting and Property Accounting policies, including client-specific requirements and JLL's internal compliance processes

• Oversee property transitions into and out of the portfolio, conducting monthly bank reconciliations and coordinating annual audit information flow with clients

Sounds like you? This is what we're looking for:

• Proven experience in commercial and retail property accounting, with strong financial control and reporting capabilities

• Demonstrated ability to prepare accurate financial statements, budget forecasts, and variance analyses

• Solid understanding of Trust Accounting principles and Property Accounting policies and procedures

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with property managers, clients, leasing executives, and senior leadership

• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy

• Proficiency in preparing journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial reconciliations

• Knowledge of GST reporting and compliance requirements

• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and adhering to regulatory and compliance standards

• Experience working with MRI asset management software and PeopleSoft financial management systems (highly valued)

Benefits:

Great employee discounts off fitness, wellbeing & other renowned brands

18 weeks paid maternity leave

Private Health Insurance Discounts

Active Social Club

Employee assistant program

Novated Lease for EV cars

Paid time off for volunteer work

Career Opportunities with Australia's #1 Commercial Real Estate firm

Premium offices

What you can expect from us:

You’ll join an entrepreneurial, inclusive culture. One where the best inspire the best. Where like-minded people work naturally together to achieve great things. Join us to develop your strengths and enjoy a fulfilling career full of varied experiences. Keep those ambitions in sight and imagine where JLL can take you. 

As an organization, 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 recognize and appreciate the skills acquired in their service careers as vital and transferable to our workforce.

Apply today, quoting job reference number REQ533700

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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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