Position: Assistant Fund Accountant – Private Equity Funds

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’s 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

The Assistant Fund Accountant reports to VP and provides administrative services to a portfolio of client companies.

Primary responsibilities include:

Fund Accounting Work

• Assisting the Fund Accountant (FA), Senior Fund Accountant (SFA), AVP, VP or SVP with the setting up of new funds and on-going matters in a timely manner;
• Assisting the FA, SFA, AVP, VP or SVP with the obtaining of necessary compliance information for approval;
• Assisting the FA, SFA, AVP, VP or SVP to ensure the proprietary database is completed with accurate data by the take-on point of the client;
• Updating the database as relevant events occur (change in directors, change in service providers);
• Monitor and reconcile the fund investment transactions and reconcile Investment positions on a regular basis.
• Develop a basic understanding of your Fund’s Limited Partnership Agreement and the operational structure of your clients.
• Acquire and develop a mastery of the systems used for client and internal reporting.
• Liaise with auditors and coordinate with clients to ensure the smooth completion of the year-end audit.
• Coordinate with various teams within the Maples organization to ensure client queries and deliverables are completed in a timely manner.
• Acquire an understanding and application of The Maples Group’s relevant organizational controls and operational procedures.
• Assisting managers in compiling ad hoc reports and operational metrics as required by management.
• Assisting with raising and sending invoices to clients in a timely manner and in accordance with administration agreements

Training and Development

• Demonstrating a commitment to acquiring new capabilities, constantly striving to improve performance;
• Proactively seeking out and taking advantage of training and development opportunities
• Developing a continuous learning plan with the consent of the VP and SVP

Risk Management

• Acting in accordance with legal, regulatory and internal risk management requirements, including complying with all MFS policies and procedures and internal guidance notes
• Reporting business issues to the SFA, VP or SVP

What You Bring

In addition to indisputably high ethical standards and autonomy, the ideal candidate should possess the following:

• Degree Holder in Accounting, Finance or Economics;
• Good English communication skills and be able to speak Cantonese. Mandarin will be a plus.
• Relevant working experience in fund accounting is an advantage, though it is not essential. Candidates with working experience in general accounting will also be considered.
• A team player with positive attitude to face clients and offer work-related assistance to clients and colleagues.
• Ability to handle work/client deliverables with tight deadlines.

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
• Social events

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.

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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