Job Description

JLL supports the Whole You, personally and professionally.



Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology to our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry; and we support them through professional growth, flexibility, and personalized benefits to manage life in and outside of work. Whether you've got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades, and technology, or you're looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, we empower you to shape a brighter way forward so you can thrive professionally and personally.



About JLL



A member of the Fortune 500, JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated) is a leading professional services firm that specializes in real estate and investment management. JLL shapes the future of real estate for a better world by using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people and our communities. JLL is characterized by its growth orientation, operational excellence, financial strength, premium brand, collaborative culture and high ethical standards.



Job specifications - Controllership Associate 12 month FTC



This role is primarily to support the Financial Control team with their monthly/quarterly/yearly reporting and other local statutory reporting obligations.



Monthly GL close work, including journal posting, reconciliation preparation, reviews, monthly variance commentary. (The controllership team are responsible for several balance sheet reconciliations and the review of balance sheet reconciliations carried out by the shared service centre, you will be required to analyse the transactions and post corrections as necessary. Monthly variance commentary consists of month v month, Qtr v Qtr movement analysis and explanations, which will require investigation)

Preparing various accounts workings and Financial Statements documents in OneSource. (Preparation of the yearend financials and financial statements PDFs for 35+ entities, these will be split out over the team. Yearend financials currently prepared in excel, task requires posting audit adjustments in PeopleSoft our financial system - mostly US to UK GAAP corrections and timing differences)

Help with the planning and coordination of US & UK GAAP audit timetables, ensuring deadlines are met. (Helping gather audit support, self-managing incoming requests/workload, answering audit questions which may require investigating, liaise with internal teams for support and explanations)

Participation in the preparation of the UK Group VAT return. (Help with the quarter VAT returns, tasks may include reconciliation of the source documents to the GL, reviews of AP/AR invoices for correct VAT treatment, journal posting once return has been submitted, preparing monthly payment requests)

Supporting with AP queries/requests from both the local teams/business and the AP centre of excellence team in Gurugram. (Dealing with ad hoc queries, reviewing processes, identifying where improvements can be made, maintaining a close working relationship with both the business and the AP team).

Supporting the quarterly FCA returns. (Supporting on the quarterly FCA returns, requires preparation of quarterly financials for a regulated entity)

Ad hic tasks or projects as required.



Qualifications and experience



2+ years of experience, part to full qualification in ACA, ACCA, CIMA

Strong technical experience in UK GAAP, prior audit experience preferred.

Ability to work with large data sets.

IT literate

Experience of working effectively to meet multiple deadlines

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all of the requirements below. We're interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!



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 organizations both globally and locally.



Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we're headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.