Property 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.

Note: This role is temporarily assigned at NEX Tower due to pending site location generation. The candidate shall be assigned at the Emerald Estates in Iloilo once confirmed.

OVERALL ROLE

Provide full-scale accounting support for the property management team, and function as a key member of this management team.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage general accounting activities
• Prepare timely and accurate Accounting and Financial Reports
• Manage monthly cash flows of the project
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliation
• Record and update monthly the book of accounts (General Journal Book, Cash Disbursement and Cash Receipts Book
• Oversee Accounts Receivable process – monitor cash receipts and review billing prepared by the Billing and Collection Assistant and perform tenant ledger reconciliations
• Prepares disbursements
• Supervise cash management procedures – audit petty cash
• Assist with annual budget preparation – compile key assumptions and capital budget information
• Attend to internal and external audit matters
• Attend to all tax matters
• Establish, maintain and coordinate the implementation of accounting control procedures

CANDIDATE SPECIFICATION:  KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

Ideal Experience

• Graduate of Bachelor of Science in Accountancy
• Strong financial reporting and analytical skills, with a demonstrated ability to manage budgets and provide timely and reliable management reports
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize work with tight deadlines
• Good interpersonal skills to work effectively as a member of a team, supporting, mentoring and training others as appropriate
• Demonstrated capacity to deal with ambiguity and address complex problems within a changing work environment
• Knowledge or experience in using accounting systems
• Strong PC literacy and advanced skills in Excel

Critical Competencies for Success

• Adaptability – maintains effectiveness in varying environments, tasks and responsibilities, or with various types of people
• Planning and Organizing – establish course of action to accomplish goals and evaluates results, develops schedules and task/people assignments, can orchestrate multiple activities at once to accomplish goals, uses resources effectively and efficiently
• Customer Focus – dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of the external and internal customer, acts with customer in mind, establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers, and gains their trust and respect
• Dealing with Ambiguity – can effectively cope with change, can shift gears comfortably, can decide and act without having the total picture, can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty
• Learning on the Fly -  learns quickly when facing new problems, open to change, quickly grasps the essence and underlying structure of anything, enjoys the challenge of unfamiliar tasks
• Drive for Results – can be counted on to exceed goals successfully, bottom line oriented, pushes self and other for results

Other Personal Characteristics

• Well-groomed & mannered and projects professionalism
• With good interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates integrity
• Self-motivated; confident & energetic
• Flexible – able to adapt to rapidly changing situations
• Goal-oriented – able to focus on meeting all performance targets
• Strong communicator – good presentation skills, possesses strong verbal and written communication skills

(English & local language); also an active listener

KEY STAKEHOLDERS

Internal & External Clients

REPORTING TO

Property Manager and Accounting Supervisor

Location:

On-site –Iloilo, Philippines

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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