Description

Position: Finance Manager 

Location: Hong Kong 

About Us  

 The Maples Group is a global leader in financial services, trusted by many of the world’s largest hedge fund managers, private equity firms, and international corporations. Our side-by-side financial and legal teams consistently deliver award-winning services to a global client base, offering unrivalled learning and career opportunities to our 2,500 colleagues worldwide.    

What is it like to work here? 

We are driven to excel, and collaboration is key to our continued success. We can go further for our clients because we go further for each other too. Our inclusive culture creates an environment where people can be themselves at work while doing their best work. No matter where you work in the Maples Group, you will be part of a global team.  

The Opportunity  

We are looking for an accomplished Finance Manager to join our Finance team as part of our financial services business in Hong Kong. 

As part of the global expansion of the Maples Group’s financial services offering, our Hong Kong office opened its doors in 2006. Located in the city centre, a commitment to service excellence and investment in our people quickly established Hong Kong as a regional hub where our 200+ teammates deliver best-in-class solutions to clients worldwide alongside our colleagues in legal services. 

The Finance Manager will service in our Finance department and will be responsible for the Finance function in our Hong Kong office.  

Your primary responsibilities include: 

• Lead the finance function for the Hong Kong office and oversee financial reporting across Hong Kong, Singapore, and the UAE
• Manage, supervise, coach, and develop the local Finance team

• Oversee the preparation of monthly management accounts, annual budgets, financial forecasts, cash flow reporting, and board materials for multiple legal entities
• Coordinate statutory and regulatory reporting, including local tax filings
• Oversee annual audits for both stand-alone entities and consolidated structures
• Manage financial transaction cycles and monitor client balances
• Partner with business stakeholders on finance matters, financial performance, and key performance indicators
• Ensure compliance with finance policies and procedures
• Support the monitoring and application of global transfer-pricing policies
• Lead finance-related projects and process improvement initiatives
• Manage competing priorities and deliverables in a fast-paced environment
• Provide additional support during busy reporting periods, including outside normal working hours where necessary

What You Bring 

In addition to a commitment to delivering superior candidate and stakeholder experiences:   

• Internationally recognised professional accounting qualification, such as HKICPA, CPA, or ACCA
• Minimum of 8 years’ post-qualification experience
• At least 5 years’ audit experience, preferably gained within a Big Four firm
• At least three years’ experience in a comparable managerial role
• Proven experience in managing finance processes, workflows, and the training and development of finance professionals
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and Hong Kong statutory, company law, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance requirements
• Familiarity with VAT and transfer-pricing models would be an advantage
• Strong organisational and project-management skills, with the ability to lead planned initiatives
• Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to manage deliverables independently
• Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills
• High levels of professional maturity, integrity, and sound judgement
• Ability to operate effectively in a regulated professional-services environment

Benefits & Rewards 

The most enduring professional relationships are reciprocal relationships.  The Maples Group prioritises employee health and wellbeing. Depending on your location, we offer a range of benefits, including:  

• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental and optical) 

• Competitive vacation packages 

• Educational assistance and professional development programmes 

• Savings or pension plan 

• Life insurance 

• Travel insurance 

• Global mental wellness programme  

• Sports clubs and social events 

You can learn more about the Maples Group on our corporate website.  Experience our culture and our people on our Careers Page or on LinkedIn. 

Disclaimer: All personal information collected during the application process will be used for recruitment-related purposes only. Please refer to our Job Applicant Privacy Notice at maples.com/privacy for details on how we handle personal information relating to job applicants. 

“Please note that it is the Maples Group standard policy to undertake various background screening checks on all applicants to whom a conditional job offer is made. Except for roles based in the Republic of Ireland, the background checks will include criminal records checks when a conditional job offer is made. If you have a criminal record, it does not mean that your job offer will be automatically withdrawn. The Maples Group will make all job offer decisions on a case-by-case basis and will take a number of factors into account, such as the role that you are applying for and the nature and circumstances of the past offence. You will have the opportunity to discuss the matter with us before a decision is made. Further details will be provided at the time any conditional job offer is made.”