Position: Manager-Client Accounting
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.
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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 centres 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 Client accounting staff to our growing 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
This role reports to the Senior Manager and/or Vice President and ultimately to the Senior Vice President. Its tactical responsibilities feed one larger objective: Serve as an accountant for a diverse portfolio of Investment entities and Special Purpose Vehicles ("SPVs") including companies, LLCS, partnerships, trusts, private equity funds, hedge funds etc.
Primary responsibilities include:
- The successful candidate will be responsible for independently undertaking a high volume of routine accounting mandates as directed by the Vice President and Senior Vice President.
- Portfolio may consist of a variety of investment entities and Special Purpose Vehicles ("SPVs") including companies, LLCS, partnerships, trusts, asset finance, asset-backed securitisation vehicles, private equity funds, hedge funds etc.
- Prepare management accounts and financial statements, ensuring regulatory and statutory compliance, including any ad-hoc reporting in accordance with deal requirements
- Provide bank account operation services as per clients’ request.
- Deliver high levels of client service, while ensuring that each relationship is compliant with internal policies and procedures;
- Other duties include ongoing liaison with the company's auditors, lawyers, investment managers, directors, tax advisors, fund administrators and other transaction parties.
What You Bring
In addition to indisputably high ethical standards and autonomy, the ideal candidate possesses the following:
- Completed/will hold a professional accountancy qualification i.e. CPA/ACA/ACCA/CIMA or any other relevant qualification and have at least 2 to 5 years’ relevant experience gained in audit and/or accounting; relevant experience with professional firm is an asset;
- Hold a strong knowledge of SFRS and/or IFRS.
- Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills in English and fluency in Mandarin/Chinese is an advantage
- Demonstrate excellent analytical and problem solving abilities;
- Capable to take decisions and ensure smooth collaborations with external parties;
- Capable to meet and coordinate strict 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)
- 4 weeks vacation (prorated for part years)
- 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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