Finance Officer - Accounts Payable

About the role

Barings is looking for a highly organised, detail-oriented Finance Officer to join the Barings Real Estate Australia (BREA) Finance team in Sydney. The role carries primary responsibility for accounts payable across about 70 to 80 fund entities, with support for accounts receivable, cash management, banking and broader finance activities. It suits someone with strong accounts payable or transactional finance experience who wants broader finance and accounting experience.

Key responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end accounts payable across 70-80 fund entities, coding, approving and processing invoices accurately and on time
• Prepare and process fund and supplier payments, including invoices, distributions, BAS and interest payments
• Prepare fund transfers, process accounts receivable transactions and general ledger journals
• Maintain financial controls, approvals, supporting documentation and adherence to delegated authorities
• Manage the accounts inbox, respond to supplier and internal queries and resolve payment and invoice issues
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of billing, tax invoices and other financial information
• Perform bank and account reconciliations, journal processing and support month-end activities
• Raise and process sundry invoices, manage outstanding debtors and review aged debtor reports
• Liaise with custodians and banking partners on payment instructions and account administration
• Monitor cash balances, prepare cash balance reports and assist with cost analysis and AP reporting
• Work with Fund Accountants and identify improvements to finance processes and controls
• Maintain finance policy documentation and support ad-hoc finance projects

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, Business, Commerce or a related discipline preferred
• At least 3 years of experience in accounts payable, transactional finance or a broader finance/accounting role
• Experience in funds management, property, financial services or a similar environment is desirable but not essential
• Strong attention to detail, organisation and time management, and strong written and verbal communication

Required skills

• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel
• Large ERP/accounting systems and invoice or workflow management systems
• Experience with MRI, Procore or similar systems is desirable