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Senior Accountant, Corporate Finance

Senior Accountant, Corporate Finance

La Salle UniversitySingapore
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Company LaSalle Investment Management (“LaSalle”)

Job Title : Senior Accountant

Job Location : Singapore

Reporting to : Senior Vice President, Corporate Finance

Department : Corporate Finance

Company & Regional Overview

LaSalle Investment Management is one of the world’s leading real estate investment managers. On a global basis, LaSalle manages over US$89 billion of assets in private and public real estate property and debt investments as of Q4 2023. LaSalle’s diverse client base includes public and private pension funds, insurance companies, governments, corporations, endowments and private individuals from across the globe. LaSalle sponsors a complete range of investment vehicles including separate accounts, open- and closed-end funds, public securities and entity-level investments. As an independent subsidiary of Jones Lang LaSalle, it operates in 24 offices across 13 countries worldwide. LaSalle's investment teams also draw on the intelligence and resources of our parent company, giving us unique access to market opportunities and key industry leaders. LaSalle has the ambition, creativity and opportunity to be a global leader in technology-driven real estate investment management, and the successful candidate will have a key role in driving this transformation.

LaSalle offers specialized real estate services to meet changing client expectations and market conditions. With an established presence in, and an intimate knowledge of, local real estate and capital markets worldwide, LaSalle creates value for clients by addressing their local, regional and global needs as well as their broader business, strategic, operating and financial goals. LaSalle has innovative thought leadership and prides itself in a ‘client-first’ mentality, striving for exceptional client satisfaction through the highest level of services.

Role Description

  • Perform accounting, financial and management reporting tasks for LaSalle’s business in Asia Pacific including Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong, China and Korea
  • Provide support in finance & accounting matters generally and contribute towards the growth of the firm’s business

Responsibilities

  • Involvement in revenue recognition, billing and collection process
  • Monthly and quarterly accounts closing and financial reporting :
  • coordinate with JLL shared services teams and JLL local finance teams to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting (including communicating appropriate journal entries) and billing
  • review monthly reports from Peoplesoft system and prepare variance analysis
  • monthly review of Balance Sheet reconciliations
  • prepare quarterly reports required by Global Finance team
  • attend to queries from Global Finance team during quarterly USGAAP audits
  • preparation of regulatory reports
  • Oversee payments, fund transfers and maintain appropriate cash flow processes to enable efficient management of cash balances
  • Work with payroll service provider on payroll and payroll related matters
  • Assist with preparation and lodgement of direct / indirect tax returns and assist LaSalle Tax team with annual income tax queries
  • Assist in annual external & internal audits
  • Work closely with LaSalle’s Legal & Compliance team on corporate secretarial, governance and regulatory compliance matters as required
  • Implement and ensure compliance with internal controls and appropriate financial control systems
  • Assist with regional reporting for Asia Pacific
  • Assist in budgeting and forecasting exercise
  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives for all financial reporting processes and / or other projects as and when required

    • Experience, Qualifications and Competencies Required

  • Chartered Accountant, Bachelors (or equivalent) in Finance / Accounting
  • Minimum 4 years of relevant working experience
  • Experience in real estate industry preferred, with prior experience in large accounting and audit firms
  • Experience in ERP system preferred
  • Technically strong in financial reporting and accounting standards
  • Organized, meticulous and attentive to all aspects of their tasks to ensure accuracy and excellence
  • Ability to work independently, highly efficient and able to prioritize tasks effectively
  • Demonstrated ability to work on a collaborative basis with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds across the region and globally

    • Start a lasting career with LaSalle Investment Management today!

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