Job Description

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 91,000 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.
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!
Assistant Manager - Accounts Payable
About JLL:
JLL (NYSE: JLL) is a leading professional services firm that specializes in real estate and investment management. Our vision is to re-imagine the world of real estate, creating rewarding opportunities and amazing spaces where people can achieve their ambitions. In doing so, we will build a better tomorrow for our clients, our people, and our communities. JLL is a Fortune 500 company with annual revenue of $16.6 billion, operations in over 80 countries and a global workforce of more than 96,000 as of October 31, 2021. JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated.
www.jll.co.in
What this job involves:
Responsible for handling 30-40 resources split across multiple teams, reports to Accounts Payable Manager
Review and approve various types of account payable transactions, due diligence, and release of funds from bank within agreed turnaround time
Ensure prioritisation & urgent payment requests are attended to promptly
Ensure team's adherence to turnaround time and accuracy of activities undertaken including any transition in / Out or ad-hoc projects
Participate / Lead governance and other stakeholder meetings as required by the Manager
Effective management of internal & external stakeholders while nurturing a good relationship and ability to get things done with positive influence
Work on standardization across teams and ensure escalations and process challenge are resolved / avoided through proactive actions and flagged to management on time
Ensure 100% compliance to RICS & ISAE guidelines. No exceptions allowed
Work with other Managers and Team Leaders in the project to create a culture of collaboration
Drive career planning and employee engagement activities for direct and indirect reports
Continuously strive to upskill team from an industry, domain and 'soft skills' perspective
Drive process improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma principles to create efficiencies
Ensure relevant performance objectives for the team are defined, set up and tracked basis predetermined frequency. Ensure feedback mechanism is functioning effectively
Manage teams' productivity, efficiency and effectiveness to complement business objectives
Regulate process controls effectively and proactively while continuously striving to improve control environment
Coach and mentor team members to ensure all round development of individuals
Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to lead and inspire the team to achieve success
Improve and drive a strong MI system to map all KPIs and critical Accounts Payable metrics e.g., paid on time, PO compliance, Accounts Payable cycle time, exception rates etc. to enable best in industry benchmark scores
Sounds like you? To apply you need to be/have:
Accounting graduate/M. Com/MBA with excellent verbal and written communication skills
8 - 10 Years of experience in F&A majorly in Accounts Payable, atleast 5 years of people management experience
Excellent stake holder management and people management skills
Experience in employee performance evaluation is a must
Must have prior experience in process migrations
Experience of real estate accounting would be an added advantage
Understands UK banking platforms and accounting codes used in Accounts Payable
Understand upstream downstream interactions of Accounts Payable with other accounting functions
Well versed with Lean and Six Sigma practices. Green Belt certification will be an added advantage
Ability to multi-task, work effectively under pressure, prioritise, and manage workload for team while meeting client needs
Engage and communicate clearly, confidently and in a concise manner with internal and external stakeholders and see things from their perspective with solution-oriented approach
Understand training needs. Ability to conduct trainings across a varied set of teams
Demonstrate consistency in values, principles, and work ethics, must be able to inspire and lead a team
Willingness to take on new challenges, responsibilities, and assignments
Understanding of and commitment to client services, maintain confidentiality of client data
A desire to work within a diverse, collaborative, and driven professional environment
Ability to conduct difficult conversations and demonstrate transparency and fairness
Performance objectives
Ensure agreed KPI's (Productivity, Quality and Turn Around Time) are met
Achieve high employee and client satisfaction scores
Ensure attrition rates are below industry figures
Ensure succession planning of key resources
Monitor exceptions processes and devise plan to reduce exception rate
Minimise risk and able to show required efficiency saving, control improvement
Zero RICS / ISAE audit findings during internal and external audits
Ensure management reporting as per the pre agreed timelines
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.
Apply today!
What you can expect from us
We succeed together and believe the best inspire the best, so we invest in supporting each other, learning together and celebrating our success.
Our Total Rewards program reflects our commitment to helping you achieve your career ambitions, recognizing your contributions, investing in your well-being and providing competitive benefits and pay.
We can't wait to see where your ambitions take you at JLL. Apply today!