Project Accountant

Canberra, ACT
Permanent
Full-time

13 days ago

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.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.The role:We are seeking a Project Accountant to join us in supporting our prestigious DFAT (Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade) account.JLL is the global property service provider for the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). The portfolio comprises approximately 1,000 properties (both owned and leased), across 100+ countries and includes Chanceries/Embassies and Residential properties.The successful candidate can be based in Canberra, Melbourne or Sydney, with preference for Canberra to work closely with the client.Snapshot of the roles:

Coordinate month-end accruals and project accounting reporting processes with detailed budget and forecast analysis
Manage monthly, forecast, and budget aspects of capex reporting in collaboration with offshore Project Managers
Support annual budget and quarterly forecast processes, including data establishment, stakeholder management, and outcome analysis
Work closely with project managers to achieve budget and forecast targets while identifying risks and opportunities
Provide stakeholder management and client engagement support, including attendance at client meetings
Drive continuous improvement through identification and implementation of reporting, process, and control enhancements
Support systems implementation and operations while maintaining data integrity between finance systems (JD Edwards) and key platforms (Ingenious)
Manage ad-hoc queries and support compliance with regulatory, JLL and client policies while ensuring finance-related contract KPIs are met

Benefits

Great employee discounts off fitness, wellbeing & other renowned bands
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
Hybrid / flexible working

Requirements:

An Australian Citizen in order to comply with our Client’s requirement to obtain and gain at least a NV1 clearance
At least 3+ years post-qualification experience (CA or CPA)
Project accounting experience will be highly desirable
Advanced financial analytical and reporting skills with accounting or finance function experience
Strong Excel proficiency including financial modeling and analysis capabilities
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for managing diverse client representatives and JLL stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex deliverables with competing timeline
Strong attention to detail with strategic thinking abilities with capacity to solve complex problems and work with ambiguity

About 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 JPREQ448294Location:On-site –Canberra, ACT, Melbourne, VIC, Sydney, NSWIf 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!JLL Privacy NoticeJones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services. We take our responsibility to protect the personal information provided to us seriously. Generally the personal information we collect from you are for the purposes of processing in connection with JLL’s recruitment process. We endeavour to keep your personal information secure with appropriate level of security and keep for as long as we need it for legitimate business or legal reasons. We will then delete it safely and securely.For more information about how JLL processes your personal data, please view our .For additional details please see our career site pages for each country.For candidates in the United States, please see a full copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity policy .Jones Lang LaSalle (“JLL”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process – including the online application and/or overall selection process – you may email us at accomodationrequest@am.jll.com. This email is only to request an accommodation. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our page
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