Finance SME - General Accounting

Job Description

Finance SME - General Accounting Jones Lang LaSalle Property Consultants (India) Pvt. Ltd. is seeking a Finance SME - General Accounting to manage comprehensive financial operations within our team. This role is crucial for overseeing the General Ledger, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, and contributing to the overall financial health of our property portfolio. What this job involves: General Ledger Management : Responsible for the General Ledger month-end close , which includes managing accruals, booking payments, and other relevant entries. This also involves reviewing actual-to-budget variances, cash management, bank reconciliations, spreadsheet preparation, and overseeing Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP). You will also acquire expert knowledge of real estate accounting software. Financial Statement Preparation : Prepare timely and accurate monthly property financial statements and their working papers for your aligned property portfolio, adhering to deadlines set by Client Accounting Services and external clients. Submission & Review : Submit financial statements and work papers in a reviewable form, including all necessary documentation, within the proper timeframe for review. Cash & Bank Reconciliation : Responsible for the cash management of assigned properties. Ensure all bank statements are reconciled promptly, and follow up on all outstanding checks and reconciling items monthly. Audit Coordination : Assume responsibility for the coordination and organization of year-end audit work and the preparation of supporting schedules. Ad-hoc & Governance : Manage ad-hoc requests and guide team members on operational controls. Challenge lapses and help create effective governance on the ground. What we're looking for: Employee Specifications : Strong Finance background ; Commerce graduate or Post Graduate/CA Inter is preferred. Minimum 5-7 years of Operational/General Ledger accounting and Finance experience , including Profit & Loss analysis and Balance Sheet overview. Experience in real estate accounting is a plus. Strong analytical skills with attention to detail, logical thinking, and a positive attitude for quick problem-solving. Impactful written and verbal communication to interact with clients, and strong interpersonal skills. Demonstrated consistency in values, principles, and work ethics. Strong knowledge of MS Office (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) is required. Prior experience with ERP JD1 is preferable. Performance Objectives : Works within established procedures and mentors/guides the team on operational concerns. Identifies problems and all relevant issues in straightforward situations, assesses each using standard procedures, and makes sound decisions . Provides support to the Lead.