Description

Position: Accounts Assistant

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. Operating in key financial centers 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 Accounts Assistant 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

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 Accounts Assistant reports to the Finance Manager and supports the Finance team. Its tactical responsibilities feed one larger objective: will have input into the production of both statutory and management accounts for a number of group entities. Primary responsibilities include:

• Entering all incoming cash receipts into the system and allocating accordingly
• Liaising with banks on any transaction queries
• Liaising with vendors where necessary on invoice queries and collection of cheques
• Filing and scanning of accounts payable, cash receipts and bill edits
• preparing bank reconciliations; assisting with month end and year end reporting and preparing non-routine analysis of specific accounts as requested
• Responsible for coding, entering and processing all accounts payable and coordinating payments to vendors

What You Bring

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

• Higher diploma graduate and above. Relevant experience in a similar role would be a great asset
• Excellent organizational skills, possess strong attention to detail and be able to manage time effectively in order to meet deadlines
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written and the ability to deal with all levels of staff and in foreign offices
• Strong computer skills and be proficient in the use of Microsoft applications
• The role requires a committed team player who can demonstrate flexibility when required in order to meet 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.

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.