Regional Finance Analyst

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Malaysia.

📋 Description

• Ensure financial accuracy for Malaysia, the Philippines, and ANZ prior to consolidation into regional and global reports.

• Develop relationships with onsite teams to gain insights into operational specifics, contract obligations, and commercial financial risks.

• Assist the Regional Finance Lead in making business, operational, and financial decisions.

• Evaluate and monitor financial KPIs for client accounts, identifying areas for improvement or concern.

• Discover and execute cost-saving initiatives and quality enhancements in collaboration with operations teams.

• Perform variance analysis against budgets and forecasts across all three countries.

• Oversee vendor payments in coordination with JLL Business Services.

• Process JLL invoices and track accounts receivable and cash flow at the country level.

• Uphold accounts payable and receivable guidelines and documentation.

• Act as the financial liaison for onsite facility teams and assist in compiling vendor data.

• Prepare and evaluate monthly financial statements, variance reports, and management commentary for designated client accounts.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.

• 3–5 years of progressive experience in financial analysis, accounting, or operational finance.

• Strong expertise in financial reporting, budget formulation, variance analysis, and forecasting techniques.

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas, pivot tables, and data modeling.

• Capability to analyze financial data, identify trends, and effectively communicate insights to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.

• Experience with accounts payable/receivable operations, vendor management, and cash flow oversight.

• Eagerness to foster close working relationships with operational site teams and understand their scope of work, contract terms, and commercial financial risks.

• Proficiency in managing multiple priorities across different markets, meeting deadlines, and ensuring accuracy in a dynamic environment.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.

• Preferred: CPA, CMA, or progress toward a professional accounting certification.

• Preferred: Background in commercial real estate finance, property management accounting, or facilities management.

• Preferred: Understanding of GAAP principles and financial statement preparation.

• Preferred: Experience supporting regional or multi-site client portfolios across Southeast Asia and/or ANZ.

• Preferred: Project management and process improvement experience in multiple countries.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote work arrangement.

• AI-powered application insights and candidate-to-opportunity matching.