Assistant Vice President
Description
Position: Assistant Vice President – Fund Accounting – PE Funds
Location: Singapore
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 Assistant Vice President to join our Singapore team as part of our financial services business in Singapore.
Primary responsibilities include:
Fund Accounting Work
- Being responsible for a portfolio of clients, involving the preparation and review of complex net asset valuations for a portfolio of private equity funds, together with the provision of transfer agency services;
- Involvement in all client related administrative functions and liaison with lawyers, investment managers, prime brokers and other transaction counterparties in various international jurisdictions;
- Involvement in local and global projects for process enhancement and better service delivery;Deliver high levels of client service, ensuring that each relationship is compliant with internal policies and procedures.
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 VP or SVP
What You Bring
In addition to indisputably high ethical standards and autonomy, the ideal candidate possesses the following:
- Degree Holder in Accounting with 3-5 years’ Private Equity Fund related experience; Candidates with Big-4 experiences only would also be considered;
- Open-minded, proactive, self-starter and detail-oriented;
- Knowledgeable in fund structure, and relevant local and international laws and regulatory requirements;
- Proficient numerical and analytical skills with ability to collect, organize, and bifurcate complicated information;
- Sound problem solving skills;
- Good articulation of ideas and have structured approach towards execution;
- Ability to work across various internal functions;
- Being savvy in industry-recognised fund administration systems is a plus
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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