Position: Finance Manager-5 months contract

Location: Hong Kong

The Maples Group is a standard bearer in financial and legal services, trusted by many of the world’s largest hedge fund managers, private equity firms and international corporations.

Our distinction flows from our carefully curated team: 2,500+ professionals characterised by tenacity, ethics and exacting excellence.  We hire smart and sharpen smarter, arming talent with best-in-class resources and skills. With 18 locations across the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Middle East, our international presence offers a unique springboard for career development and cross-cultural immersion. Our side-by-side financial and legal services are similarly ripe for interdisciplinary learning and growth.

The Maples Group looks to add a Hong Kong – based Finance Manager to our team and invites eager and qualified candidates to apply. We are committed to diversity, inclusion and equality of opportunity as we attract, retain and develop world-class talent.

Who We Seek

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.

About the Role

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

Primary responsibilities include:

• Will be responsible for the financial reporting for jurisdictions including Hong Kong, Singapore and UAE
• Will need to be able to manage, supervise and develop a finance team
• Oversee the preparation of monthly management accounts, annual budgets, board reporting, cashflow management and financial forecasts for multiple legal entities
• Monitor and coordinate detailed reporting and submissions regarding key areas of financial performance, statutory and regulatory accounts, including local tax filings
• Oversee the annual audit for stand-alone and consolidated structures
• Manage and supervise all financial transaction cycles and monitor client balances
• Ability to partner with the business on relevant finance topics and KPIs
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• On occasion during busy periods there may be a requirement to work outside of normal working hours

What You Bring

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

• Proven management skills relating to processes, work flows, training and development of the local Finance team, which includes various levels of professionals
• Highly organized, efficient, and have project management skills in order to lead planned initiatives
• Responsible for adhering to the finance policies and procedures manuals within the team, and will be involved in monitoring of global transfer pricing policies
• Completed an internationally recognized accounting designation (e.g. HKICPA, CPA or ACCA)
• A minimum of 8 years’ post-qualified experience and at least 4 years’ audit experience, preferably in the Big 4
• Held a similar managerial role at an equivalent level for at least 3 years
• A self-starter with the ability to independently and pro-actively manage upcoming deliverables
• Strong knowledge of Hong Kong & International Financial Reporting Standards.
• Familiarity with VAT and transfer pricing models will be an asset for this role
• Strong communication, leadership and interpersonal 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
• 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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