Regional Finance Manager

JLL supports the Whole You, personally and professionally.

JLL supports the Whole You, personally and professionally.
We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry, and then empowering them with the resources and support to enhance their health, financial and personal well-being. Our underlying benefits philosophy is this: be fair to our people and provide opportunities for those who take advantage of our programs and resources to increase their personal and financial security.

**We are looking for**: Regional Finance Manager

**Location**: Bayan Lepas, Penang

What This Job Involves

Support Account Manager & account leadership team in handling business, operational, financial decision making, risk mitigation, other pricing advice and all account specific finance related matters. Your key responsibilities will be:
Business Partnering and Contract Management
Team member of Account Relationship Team with client

Interaction with different stakeholders including third-party service providers/vendors and key client personnel

Expense and debtors management

Setting, review and monitoring of financial key performance indicators

Resolving system issues

Process improvements

Ensure the Finance team assists with on-going cost saving projects, including identification, monitoring and analysis.

Invoice Payments & Billings
Manage Vendor Payments

Manage Client Billings

Support and maintain all necessary guidelines and manuals associated with the accounts payable / receivable process

Accountable for the timely coordination of the JLL invoice processing and monitoring the accounts receivable ensuring management of JLL cash flow

Reporting/Forecasting/Planning
Monthly, quarterly & ad hoc reporting and variance analyses for client and corporate requirements, Annual budget & quarterly forecasts for both client and corporate

Working closely with the local country Finance teams on profitability/revenue variances, issues and other requirements and task

Reviewing and monitoring of potential risk and opportunities within the account

Perform sensitivity analysis and scenario modelling where requested

General Ledger Management, Policies & Procedures & Audit
Management of Month End process

Responsible in ensuring month end closing procedures are properly performed and investigated i.e. Bank Reconciliation, GRNV

Ensure data integrity of the systems across the region and audit data from time to time

Ensure that appropriate process and systems controls are in place and maintained to guarantee the integrity of all transactions

Ensure that all financial accounting and reporting is audit worthy and in keeping with recognised quality management processes

Ensure all finance staff are well trained on the financial systems & are effectively able to extract data

**Reporting**: You with be reporting to the Head of Client Finance, SEA and also dotted line reporting to the Regional Account Director.

**Sound like you? Here is what we’re looking for**:
Being Analytical and Meticulous

Your role will involve coordination with various teams. You will be paying attention to detail and have excellent problem-solving skills. You will be using logic to trouble shoot problems; and assign and monitor financial aspects. You should have a good knowledge of the working procedures.

**Qualifications**:
University degree or professional qualification in accounting, finance or relevant field (ACCA, CIMA, CPA)
Minimum of 5 years of finance managerial experience in finance.
Experience in leading finance in matrix environment including ability to manage through complexity and ambiguity
Business partnering and commercial finance experience

**What we can do for you**:
At JLL, we make sure that you become the best version of yourself by helping you realise your full potential in an entrepreneurial and inclusive work environment. We will empower your ambitions through our dedicated Total Rewards Program, competitive pay and benefits package.

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.

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