The Assistant Fund Accountant reports to VP and provides fund administration services to a portfolio of funds, mainly hedge funds.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Assisting 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 manner;
• Assisting the FA, SFA, AVP, VP or SVP with the obtaining of necessary compliance information for approval;
• 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 client;
• 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 procedures;
• Assisting in a large volume of routine and straight forward transactions including data input of standard journal entries in the accounting system;
• 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;
• 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;
• 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 SFA, FAS, AVP, VP or SVP.

What You Bring

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

• Degree Holder in Accounting, Finance or Economics;
• Good English communication skills and be able to speak Cantonese. Mandarin will be a plus;
• Relevant working experience in fund accounting is an advantage, though it is not essential. Candidates with working experience in general accounting will also be considered;
• 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.