Locations AU - SYDNEY - 60 CASTLEREAGH ST - BARINGStime type Full timeposted on Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id JR_006007At Barings, we are as invested in our associates as we are in our clients.
We recognize those who work diligently for us and reward them for personal and professional integrity, communication skills, distinct competencies and expertise in specific strategies, ability to collaborate as a team member and true dedication to the interests of our clients.We thank you for your interest in joining the Barings team, and invite you to explore our current employment opportunities.Barings is a leading global financial services firm dedicated to meeting the evolving investment and capital needs of our clients and customers.
Through active asset management and direct origination, we provide innovative solutions and access to differentiated opportunities across public and private capital markets.
A subsidiary of Mass Mutual, Barings maintains a strong global presence with business and investment professionals located across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific.Barings is seeking a highly analytical individual with strong technical capability and team leadership experience to join the Barings Real Estate Australia Finance Team as a Fund Controller responsible for Fund and Project reporting and advisory.
The role will suit a candidate who wishes to be a driver of positive change, contribute to building on the strengths of Barings' organisational culture and be instrumental in developing a fund finance team as the business grows.
This position is located in Sydney, Australia and reports to the Head of Finance and Corporate - APAC Real Estate.Primary ResponsibilitiesDeliver accurate and timely Fund and Project reporting including quarterly unit price investor reporting and project variance analysis to investors and the business.
This will require hands on involvement in all aspects of accounting and reporting.Successfully lead and mentor a team to achieve high quality reporting and advice to the business.Management of statutory reporting, audit, debt and tax compliance and investment administration across a range of Funds and entitiesKey relationship manager with auditors, tax advisors, legal advisors and investorsDesign and delivery of Project Control Group (PCG) financial reporting for projectsQuality control review of financial reporting for other funds/projectsInvolvement in management of compliance risk with regulatory bodies and stakeholders including FIRB, AUSTRAC, AFS LicenseCashflow forecasting for funds/projectsProvide technical accounting and tax advisory on Fund and Real Estate transactions to the business on matters including unit price valuations, transaction structuring, asset acquisition, hold and disposal, direct and indirect taxes supporting other business unitsStay up to date on accounting and tax legislation changes and support the business with relevant updates and training sessionsEnsure fund operations comply with fund documentation and internal compliance obligationsMaintenance of Fund/Project accounting policies working document and continuous documentation of procedures.Contribute to process improvement initiatives in the Fund operations to ensure continual improvement to the finance team's procedures and adoption of best practice processes.Qualifications8 + years Professional Accounting qualification10 + years accounting experience.High attention to detailTeam playerFunds management or property industry experience essentialExperience with large accounting systems e.g.
MRI.Proficiency in MS Excel (Intermediate-Advanced).Requisite SkillsAdditional Skills Barings is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer; Minority/Female/Age/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Individual with Disability/Protected Veteran.
We welcome all persons to apply.