Finance Analyst

UAA-JLL- Uruguay-Montevideo, Uruguay

*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.

About the position:
We are currently seeking a dynamic individual for the role of *FINANCE ANALYST *to join our team:

  • Location: Home Office / Montevideo.
  • Work schedule: Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.
  • Contract Type: Open-ended.

Job Purpose:
Key member of the Finance team, for providing support and guidance to the team to help drive financial functions including funding, payments and reporting and document management. Focused on ensuring the cohesive management of processes in Uruguay (plus Chile And Brazil), working extensively with Engineering, Sourcing and Operational teams to ensure contract guidelines are followed.

The Finance Analyst will be responsible for maintaining the general ledger and must be able to interact effectively with both the internal and external client teams on a daily basis. This individual is responsible for the books and records under the direction of the Finance Manager and is responsible for gaining a thorough understanding of client activities, needs, and programs in order to deliver high quality financial services.

He/she will be responsible for oversight of all accounting activities ensuring compliance with established systems and controls, maintenance of accurate records and adherence to policies and procedures; interfacing and communicating regularly with the Finance and Account Manager for reviewing reports, forecasting, goal setting, and financial planning aligned with strategic objectives.

He/she will oversee 3 portfolio countries (Uruguay / Chile / Brazil), and will report to a regional hub located in Buenos Aires

Excellent communication skills will be necessary to ensure client needs are received and translated into prompt action, providing timely, accurate, and relevant information in response to recurring or special information requests.

Responsibilities

Execution

  • Invoicing Circuit
  • Invoice issue revision
  • Invoice following up to client reception
  • Collections verification
  • To report delays in collection to the Finance Manager
  • Funding Report

Financials

  • To ensure payment of Corporate Invoices due to client Operation
  • Control of differences among budget.
  • Support for Corporate budget / Forecast for the account.
  • Tracking of actuals vs budget inside the account
  • Checking of Invoicing and differences in P&L for the account
  • Ad hoc reports for corporate team
  • Bank Accounts control

Accounting Duties

  • P&L closing.
  • Account analysis.
  • Issue and review of financial standard reports.
  • Input control for the different central costs.

Requirements:

  • Accountant or Business Administration degree with a minimum of 3 years of accounting experience.
  • Strong accounting and analytical skills.
  • Good knowledge of Microsoft Office tools.
  • English: Intermediate level
  • Experience of JDE would be an advantage or another sofware.
  • Work independently and within a team to build relationships and interact effectively with business partners.
  • Ability to multi-task, work successfully under pressure, and effectively prioritize and manage time and workload to meet client needs.
  • Willingness to take on new challenges, responsibilities, and assignments.
  • Portuguese: not mandatory but it is a plus.

Benefits:

  • Health insurance for you.
  • Annual Performance Bonus.
  • Online platform with certified courses for professional development.

What you can expect from us

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