Assistant Fund Accountant- Hedge Fund

Assistant Fund Accountant – Hedge Funds Maples Group 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 unrivaled learning and career opportunities to our 2,500 colleagues worldwide. What’s 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 The Assistant Fund Accountant reports to VP and provides fund administration services to a portfolio of funds, mainly hedge funds. Primary responsibilities include rkAssisting the Fund Accountant (FA), Senior Fund Accountant (SFA), AVP, VP or SVP with the setting up of new funds and on-going matters in a timely manne r;Assisting the FA, SFA, AVP, VP or SVP with the obtaining of necessary compliance information for approva l;Assisting the FA, SFA, AVP, VP or SVP to ensure the proprietary database is completed with accurate data by the take-on point of the clien t;Updating the database as relevant events occur (change in directors, change in service providers );Assisting the FA, SFA, AVP, VP or SVP with transactional accounting and preparing low complexity NAV packages in accordance with MaplesFS policies and procedure s;Assisting in a large volume of routine and straight forward transactions including data input of standard journal entries in the accounting syst emAcquire and develop a mastery of the systems used for client and internal reportin g.Liaise with auditors and coordinate with clients to ensure the smooth completion of the year-end audi t.Coordinate with various teams within the Maples organization to ensure client queries and deliverables are completed in a timely manne r.Acquire an understanding and application of The Maples Group’s relevant organizational controls and operational procedure s.Assisting with raising and sending invoices to clients in a timely manner and in accordance with administration agreemen Training and Development ntDemonstrating a commitment to acquiring new capabilities, constantly striving to improve performanc e;Proactively seeking out and taking advantage of training and development opportunitie s;Developing a continuous learning plan with the consent of the VP and SV ntActing in accordance with legal, regulatory and internal risk management requirements, including complying with all MFS policies and procedures and internal guidance note s;Reporting business issues to the SFA, FAS, AVP, VP or S What You Bring ng:Degree Holder in Accounting, Finance or Econom ics;Good English communication skills and be able to speak Cantonese. Mandarin will be a p lus.Relevant working experience in fund accounting is an advantage, though it is not essential. Candidates with working experience in general accounting will also be conside red.A team player with positive attitude to face clients and offer work-related assistance to clients and colleag ues.Ability to handle work/client deliverables with tight deadli 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, inclu ding:Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental and op tical)Competitive vacation pa ckagesEducational assistance and professional development prog rammesSavings or pensio n planLife ins uranceTravel ins uranceGlobal mental wellness pro grammeSocial About the Maples Group 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 Luxe mbourg. 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. Seniority level Entry level Employment type Full-time Job function Accounting/Auditing #J-18808-Ljbffr