Fund Accountant

Position: Fund Accountant

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 Fund Accountant to join our Fund Accounting team as part of our financial services business in Singapore.

Reporting to the Vice President, the Fund Accountant provides fund administration services to a portfolio of funds, mainly private equity funds, fund of hedge funds and fund of PE funds.

Your 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 complexity investment funds.
• liaise with investment managers and administrator of underlying funds (where applicable) in relation to transaction activities 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.

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 Supervisor, VP or SVP

What You Bring

In addition to a commitment to delivering superior candidate and stakeholder experiences:

• will be a graduate with an excellent academic background, a professional accounting designation and at least 2 to 3 years’ relevant experience in investment fund accounting and offshore funds administration;
• Good English communication skills. 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

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
• Sports clubs and social events

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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“Please note that it is the Maples Group standard policy to undertake various background screening checks on all applicants to whom a conditional job offer is made. Except for roles based in the Republic of Ireland, the background checks will include criminal records checks when a conditional job offer is made. If you have a criminal record, it does not mean that your job offer will be automatically withdrawn. The Maples Group will make all job offer decisions on a case-by-case basis and will take a number of factors into account, such as the role that you are applying for and the nature and circumstances of the past offence. You will have the opportunity to discuss the matter with us before a decision is made. Further details will be provided at the time any conditional job offer is made.”