Finance Analyst

Location: Canberra, ACT

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

The Finance Analyst plays a vital role in administering the daily financial responsibilities on behalf of our clients, acting as a key point of contact for all property-related financial matters. This role involves managing funding requests, accruals, client reporting, and reconciliations while ensuring internal systems accurately reflect financial transactions. At JLL, we are collectively shaping a brighter way — for our clients, ourselves and our fellow employees — and this role is instrumental in delivering that promise through accuracy, reliability, and exceptional client service.

You'll work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders, bringing financial clarity and operational excellence to every client relationship you support.

An overview of the role

• Perform funding requests for rent and property expenditure
• Prepare monthly accruals for rent and property expenditure, and post journals into the accounting system
• Assist with financial queries relating to designated clients
• Support client reporting including month-end, budgets, and forecasts
• Contribute to the analysis of client data
• Work with JLL staff and entities to establish procedures, standards, and systems
• Maintain and monitor accounts receivable for designated clients
• Facilitate payment processing and code non-automated invoices, including bank reconciliations and lease outgoing reconciliations
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders including the AP team, leasing managers, lease administration, facilities management, and client representatives
• Sounds like you? This is what we are looking for:
• Tertiary education in accounting/finance, with progress toward a professional accounting qualification preferred
• Excellent communication skills — telephone, written, and in person
• Sound working knowledge of accounting principles and systems
• Computer literacy in standard office products such as Word and Excel
• Ability to take ownership of responsibilities and processes, with a strong sense of initiative
• Ability to work within tight deadlines and prioritize workload effectively
• Previous experience in the property industry
• Experience using JD Edwards or JDE Enterprise One systems
• Demonstrated ability to review property systems and processes, ensuring financial systems accurately reflect all transactions
• A collaborative mindset — because what sets JLL apart is our culture of collaboration, locally and across the globe
• A proactive, service-oriented approach that provides a high level of customer service to clients, third parties, and colleagues

Benefits

Great employee discounts off fitness, wellbeing & other renowned brands

18 weeks paid maternity leave

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

What you can expect from us

You’ll join an entrepreneurial, inclusive culture. One where the best inspire the best. Where like-minded people work naturally together to achieve great things. Join us to develop your strengths and enjoy a fulfilling career full of varied experiences. Keep those ambitions in sight and imagine where JLL can take you.

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 regardless of race, gender, age, sexual orientation or disability, and that is why, for more than a decade, we continue to rank among the World’s Most Ethical Companies. 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.

Interested candidates, please apply following the link below quoting job reference number REQ544112

Location

On-site –Canberra, ACT

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

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