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.



Specialist, Lease Accounting

What this job involves

We're JLL. We're a professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We help organizations around the world achieve their ambitions by owning, occupying and investing in real estate.

If you're looking to step up your career, JLL is the perfect professional home. At JLL, you'll have a chance to innovate with the world's leading businesses, put that expertise into action on landmark projects, and work on game-changing real estate initiatives. You'll also make long-lasting professional connections through sharing different perspectives, and you'll be inspired by the best. We're focused on opportunity and want to help you make the most of yours. Achieve your ambitions - join us at JLL!

Department overview

Lease Accounting Team as a part of Portfolio Management helps in achieving compliance with the new lease accounting standards (IFRS and US GAAP) to Clients from all parts of the globe. You will have an opportunity to provide an end-to-end process to ensure seamless transition into new standard. Your input will allow for undisturbed ongoing reporting providing reliable data for the Client's financial reporting purposes, incl. financial statements and disclosure reporting.

Role Purpose

Taking on the responsibility for communication with clients, overseeing document preparation and providing accounting calculations under IFRS / US GAAP to clients, team management.

IFRS 16/ ASC 842 analysis and reporting

Taking on the responsibility for communication with clients, overseeing document preparation and providing accounting calculations under IFRS / US GAAP to Project Leaders for final approval

Building strong relationships and supporting the client-side real estate / finance teams with regular reporting and dealing with any ad-hoc queries / information requests.

Playing a significant role in a profound assistance with Financial & Accounting Reporting & providing expertise on real estate analyses.

Validating and verifying data while conducting qualitative analyses.

Participating in Lease Accounting process refinement.

Taking active part in cross-team initiatives within whole Business Solutions

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

Fluent English. Any second foreign language would be an advantage

Excellent knowledge of IFRS 16 / ASC 842 topics is must

Financial and accounting acumen, being in the process of ACCA / CFA certification or equivalent would be an asset

Bachelor's / M.A. degree in Finance / Accounting or Economics

At least 5 years of work experience within finance and accounting area

Very good knowledge of MS Excel and MS PowerPoint, elements of VBA would be an asset

People-orientation, with demonstrated conceptual and visualization skills

Very good organizational skills

Strongly developed communication skills

Analytical mind, accuracy and can-do attitude

Creative and pragmatic mind-set

What you can expect from us:

You'll join an entrepreneurial, inclusive culture. One where we succeed together - across the desk and around the globe. Where like-minded people work naturally together to achieve great things.

Our Total Rewards program reflects our commitment to helping you achieve your ambitions in career, recognition, wellbeing, benefits and pay.

Join us to develop your strengths and enjoy a fulfilling career full of varied experiences. Keep those ambitions in sights and imagine where JLL can take you...

Apply Today!

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.