Assistant Vice President – Client Accounting
Description
Position: Assistant Vice President – Client Accounting
Location: Cayman Islands
About the Maples Group
Over five decades, the Maples Group has grown from modest beginnings into one of the world's preeminent professional services firms, offering specialised fiduciary, fund administration, regulatory and compliance, entity formation and management and legal services on the laws of the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Ireland, Jersey and Luxembourg.
Who We Seek
Our merit-based culture suits professionals in pursuit of boundless careers and lives. Beyond their acumen, team members are collaborative and conscientious, bringing a healthy sense of drive and purpose to each interaction and to all aspects of their work.
About the Role
The Assistant Vice President reports directly to the Vice President. Primary responsibilities include supporting the Fiduciary Services and Fund Services business with the following:
- Providing accounting, financial reporting and administration services to a variety of financial services clients, including structured finance vehicles, trusts, investment funds and insurance entities.
- Liaising with fund administrators, directors, trustees, senior bankers, investment managers and lawyers.
What You Bring
In addition to indisputably high ethical standards and autonomy, the ideal candidate possesses the following:
- The successful candidate(s) will have a university degree, preferably in economics, accounting, finance or business administration. He / she will have completed an internationally recognised accounting designation (e.g. CA, CPA, ACCA or equivalent) and have a minimum of 2 years’ post- qualification experience with a top tier accounting and audit firm, and during such time provided services to clients primarily in the financial services industry.
- Candidates must have a solid understanding of US GAAP and IFRS. Experience in a role primarily providing accounting and/or financial statement compilation services is preferred. Good working knowledge of CaseWare and experience with an investment bank, trust services company, insurance manager, investment manager or fund administrator will be an advantage.
- The successful candidate(s) will be expected to demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.
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.
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