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 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 Singapore based Senior Fund Accountant 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 Senior Fund Accountant reports to the Vice President and provides fund administration services to a portfolio of funds, mainly hedge funds.    

Primary responsibilities include:    

Fund Accounting Work  

• 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 to high 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

• assist in the invoicing process, collection of receivables and will liaise with auditors to provide requested information and respond to queries.

• Support set up and onboarding of new clients

What You Bring  

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

• Graduate with an excellent academic background, a professional accounting designation

• At least 5 years’ relevant experience in investment fund accounting and offshore administration;

• Ability to handle clients from APAC, good command of both written and spoken Chinese and English is essential

• 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  

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 programmes

• Social events