Description
Position at The Maples Group (Financial Services)
Position: Senior Fund Accountant - Hedge 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 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 Senior Fund Accountant to join our Fund Accounting team as part of our financial services business in Hong Kong. The Senior Fund Accountant reports to the Vice President and provides fund administration services to a portfolio of funds, mainly hedge funds.
Primary responsibilities include:
responsible for daily processing of transactions for a portfolio of investment funds and the preparation of cash reconciliations
prepare Net Asset Value ("NAV") files for a portfolio of medium complexity investment funds.
liaise with investment managers, prime brokers and custodians in relation to trading activity as required for transaction processing and NAV preparation
prepare client compliance files, maintain the client database and perform general administrative functions related to client funds
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.
assist in the invoicing process, collection of receivables and will liaise with auditors to provide requested information and respond to queries.
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 Fund Accounting Supervisor, VP or SVP
What You Bring
will be a graduate with an excellent academic background, a professional accounting designation and at least 3 to 4 years' relevant experience in investment fund accounting and offshore administration;
Good English communication skills and be able to speak Cantonese. Mandarin will be a plus.
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.
Proactive and willing to handle task individually
Benefits & Rewards
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
