Junior Accountant

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.

We are looking for an Assistant Controller for our Finance department.
About JLL
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!

Role Purpose
Assistant Controller is a key member of the Workplace Management business line being responsible for managing and facilitating all communication with abroad finance teams and ensure correct AR and AP posting by the bookkeeping local team.
What this job involves
Coordinate and manage all contacts with abroad finance teams, directing instructions to local Account Receivable (AR), Account Payable (AP) and professionally supporting local bookkeeping team.
Supervising reporting to authorities’ process: Monthly detailed VAT, Tax advanced (withholding tax management), 102, 126, 856
Payroll – monthly controls, posting, distribution to Finance teams abroad, prepare data monthly for payroll controller.
Reviewing, investigating, and correcting errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents, and reports
Invoice approval workflow
Monitoring of control effectiveness and working with internal audit department during SOX audit
Analyzing finance processes and identifying areas where additional accuracies and efficiencies can be achieved
Providing support in preparation and control of monthly and year-end financial close for Israel (running client and corporate P&Ls, communication with finance managers, estimating accruals, variance analysis on P&Ls, running final reports, balance sheet reconciliations review)
Work with external auditors
Managing cost control reports and analysis to the company’s projects.
Balance sheet controls and allocations: Accruals, funds, advance and deposits management, employees etc.
AR and AP aging – monthly check, allocations, communication with finance teams.
Professional management of Bookkeeping team
Help with documenting process and writing training materials on current process

Every day is different, and in all these activities, we’d encourage you to show your ingenuity.
Sound like you? To apply you need to be / have:
Strong interpersonal skills
Team player, contributes to own and team objectives
Excellent Excel skills
Proactive in resolving problems
Strong sense for accountability
Ability to apply a strategic perspective as well as paying attention to details
Ability to work independently
Audit experience – Big 4 - an advantage
Fluent in English
Preferable – experience with priority ERP system

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...
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.