Finance Administrator at Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (JLL)

Jones Lang LaSalle Inc. (JLL) (NYSE: JLL) is a leading professional services firm that specializes in real estate and investment management. JLL shapes the future of the real estate for a better world by using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people and our communities.

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 the real estate for a better world.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Workplace Lead

Job ID: REQ174437
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job Type: Full-time

Job Description

• Working closely and taking direction from relevant Client FM Leads take ownership and be responsible for delivering operational facilities related client KPIs as identified in the PMA (Property Management Agreement) and/or any other client agreed initiatives.
• To assist in the delivery of ‘Instinct’ (customer experience) operational initiatives across your portfolio in close liaison with our service partners.
• To regularly liaise with occupiers and be the principal point of contact for advice and guidance in connection with the day-to-day physical operation of the building.
• Report to Surveyors in accordance with an agreed procedure, ensuring the Regional Facilities Manager (RFM) is kept informed on matters relating to standards of facilities management.
• To deliver the financial management of the property through the preparation of service charge budgets, the monitoring of agreed budgets to pre-defined cash limits, quarterly variance reporting and service charge reconciliation to agreed accounting practices. Also, to administer non-recoverable budgets.
• To understand the principal terms of occupier’s leases as they affect the facilities management of the property and the Client’s obligations to provide services including clarity on the extent of the common areas.
• In conjunction with the RFM, ensure that the procurement of all supplies and services at the property is undertaken in accordance with the JLLs PAM procurement program to ensure the highest standards for the best price. This will include the use of accredited Contractors only, usually on the basis of framework agreements, and JLLs purchase ordering systems.
• Monitor contractor performance against agreed standards. Review service contracts as appropriate.
• Establish and maintain high-quality health and safety arrangements, in accordance with best practice guidelines from central support under the JLLs risk management programme and the RFM.
• To ensure all risks identified in the independent Risk Assessment are properly addressed and to review risks as part of JLLs audit process and Site Compliance inspections.
• To work with other aspects of JLLs ‘Socially Responsible Management’ programme in relation to environmental & sustainability policies; to include water hygiene and asbestos monitoring etc.
• To ensure reactive maintenance and day-to-day service requirements are undertaken in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Assist and liaise with building surveyors/architects/consultants on major works.
• With the Surveyors, identify and arrange minor planned works.
• Prepare site regulations and issue permits to work for all contractor activities on site.
• Establish a regular inspection programme for each site in accordance with site insurance
• Sound like you? To apply you need to be/have:

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Facility Management or equivalent.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a (Facilities related) Management position in a high demanding and international customer environment.
• Proven track record of Human Experience improvement and engagement.

Skills:

• Command Skills – for coordinating all additional efforts;
• Customer Focus – for best Workplace Experience for users;
• Negotiating skills – for negotiating with business and suppliers for the best solution;
• Priority Setting – Set right priority also in cooperation with your manager;
• Problem Solving;
• Drive for Results;
• Human Experience – Ability to proactively manage the day to day business with great Human experience as an outcome of the understanding of the client needs.

Competencies:

• Patience
• Up to date on the latest developments in the FM industry
• Helpful
• Empathic
• A desire to learn
• Strong team player.

What you can expect from us

• We succeed together and believe the best inspire the best, so we invest in supporting each other, learning together and celebrating our success.
• Our Total Rewards program reflects our commitment to helping you achieve your career ambitions, recognizing your contributions, investing in your well-being and providing competitive benefits and pay.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online