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.





Senior Manager, Accounts Payable

What this job involves:

The person will be responsible for running and managing the Finance & Accounts processes. Should be subject matter expert of Finance & Accounting processes covering all major activities across AP, AR and GA.



Should have capability and experience in managing large teams. Ensure a highly motivated and performing team



Experience in managing multiple stakeholders. Ensure staff performance, team building, motivation and development of the team and establish performance expectations and review the performance on a regular basis



Providing operational excellence to achieve SLA deliverables



Work collaboratively with business / clients' teams and assume overall responsibility for communication and engagement when transitioning new services and accounts



Establish deep relationships with key stakeholders, and understand and address process pain points



Must be able to provide meaningful insights to leaders and stakeholders to ensure informed decisions can be taken by leadership team



Obtain and maintain deep knowledge of the processes and identify opportunities to drive efficiencies through standardization, continuous improvement, transformation, and bench marking across similar industries.



Must be able to drive organization strategy, build a strong structure, manage staffing, improve skills and define style in line with the organization's vision



Always ensure 100% compliance to internal and external audits and controls



Provide direction and coaching to the operations team to align to organization goals and deliver on commitments consistently



Proactively share success stories with the leadership organization



Inculcate a culture of proactiveness and ownership amongst team to drive BAU operations and change through tactical and strategic improvement initiatives



Ensure attrition rates are below industry average figures. Ensure active participation in recruitment activities



Mentor operations team in implementing process improvements

Sounds like you? To apply you need to be/have:

University Graduate / Postgraduate in Finance / Accountancy / Commerce, with ~10 years of work experience in Finance & Accounting, including ~8-10 years of experience of managing teams



Proven team leadership and people management skills, ability to handle large and diverse F&A teams)



Proven client management skills. Ability to build impactful customer relationship and drive collaborative behavior and work across multiple hierarchies across internal and external stakeholders



Deep understanding of business processes, offshore business environment. Must have had prior experience in transitions



Must be flexible and able to work under pressure, multitask and effectively prioritize.



Very strong communication skills and awareness of cross geographical cultures



Ability to coach, mentor and develop talent. Must also be able to hold difficult conversations, whenever necessary



Six Sigma Green Belt certified (Preferred)



Proven ability to identify opportunities and drive improvements to closure. Must be self-driven



Creative thinking, analytical and an innovative mind-set. Must be solution orientated



Ability to foresee risks, be proactive and predictive while developing risk mitigation plans



Keen to apply best practices from previous experience and similar organizations



Performance objectives

Ensure agreed KPIs are met / exceeded each month



Work within established procedures with a moderate degree of supervision



Identifies the problem and all relevant issues in straightforward situations, uses analytics and insights as key tools to makes sound decisions/presentations



Attrition levels at below industry levels



Succession planning of key resources



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



Bring a developmental, structured, and organized approach to everything they do



Thrive under pressure and deal effectively with tight deadlines and high expectations



Keeps a Stakeholder & process centric approach



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.