Senior Portfolio Accountant

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way .   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 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 will live, work, play, shop, and eat.  What this opportunity involves: This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly motivated Senior Property Accountant to take on a diverse portfolio spanning retail and commercial properties. You'll serve as a trusted finance business partner to Property Managers, delivering comprehensive financial reporting and strategic insights that drive asset performance. In this role, you'll manage the full spectrum of property accounting activities—from monthly financial close and variance analysis to annual budgeting, outgoings reconciliations, and audit coordination. At JLL, we embrace more innovative ways of working and prioritize opportunities to strengthen and advance your career. You'll be part of a Property & Asset Management Client Accounting Services team that has built a working environment surpassing any of our competitors, where support, mentorship, and transparency are at the core of how we operate. This position requires travel between our Sydney CBD office and the client office in Bankstown, giving you valuable exposure to different working environments and stakeholders. An overview of the role: Liaise with Property Managers as the key finance business partner and maintain accurate financial information in MRI software Deliver comprehensive monthly financial reports for your portfolio of assets, including variance commentary to budget and detailed analysis Prepare and process journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and IFRS rent smoothing and incentive amortization journals Perform annual tenant outgoing recovery reconciliations and coordinate with outgoings auditors as required Assist with the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts, providing strategic financial input to drive asset performance Manage capital expenditure tracking against budget and ensure all transactions are properly recorded and monitored Transition new properties into the portfolio and process cease management activities at relevant times Ensure JLL's internal compliance processes and procedures are adhered to, including preparation of six-monthly internal audit checklists Reconcile GST reports, raise monthly management fees, and process client remittances and funds requests as needed Sounds like you? This is what we are looking for: Strong accounting experience with solid knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting principles Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken, with the ability to liaise effectively with Property Managers, clients, and auditors Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment High attention to detail and accuracy in financial data management and reporting Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial systems Ability to commute to and work from both Sydney CBD and Bankstown client office