Associate, Finance Officer, Accounts Payable

Barings is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Finance Officer to join the Barings Real Estate Australia (BREA) Finance team. The role will have primary responsibility for accounts payable across approximately 70–80 fund entities, while also providing support across accounts receivable, cash management, banking and broader finance activities.

This is a broad finance role offering exposure to real estate funds management and a range of key internal and external stakeholders. In addition to day-to-day transaction processing, the role will support bank reconciliations, journal processing, month-end activities, cash flow forecasting and financial reporting processes. The role would suit someone with strong accounts payable or transactional finance experience, who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, has excellent attention to detail and is interested in developing broader finance and accounting experience.

Manage the end-to-end accounts payable process across approximately 70–80 fund entities, ensuring invoices are appropriately coded, approved and processed accurately and within required deadlines.

Prepare and process fund and supplier payments, including invoices, distributions, BAS and interest payments.

Prepare fund transfers and process accounts receivable transactions and general ledger journals.

Maintain strong financial controls across invoice processing and payments, including appropriate approvals, supporting documentation and adherence to delegated authorities.

Manage the accounts inbox, respond to supplier and internal queries and resolve payment and invoice-related issues.

Ensure the 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 regarding payment instructions, bank account administration and other banking requirements.

Monitor cash balances and prepare cash balance reports to support cash flow forecasting and funding requirements.

Assist with cost analysis and accounts payable reporting as required.

Work closely with Fund Accountants and other members of the Finance team to ensure accurate and timely processing and reporting.

Identify opportunities to improve and streamline accounts payable and broader finance processes, controls and procedures.

Maintain finance policies and procedure documentation and ensure compliance with Barings’ policies and internal controls.

Liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders across the business.

Support Ad-hoc finance projects and requests as required.