Senior Associate - Client Accounting

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 3,000 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.

About Your New Role

As part of a newly formed team of 10 client accountants with planned ongoing growth, servicing financial services vehicles in the U.S., Cayman Islands, Ireland, Singapore and other offshore jurisdictions.

Core Duties:

• Prepare management accounts (e.g. monthly, quarterly, semi-annual or annual accounts) for various types of clients such as investment funds, holding companies, aircraft leasing entities and structured finance vehicles

• Prepare annual financial statements in accordance with accounting standard including IFRS, US GAAP, Irish or UK GAAP

• Prepare monthly/quarterly/annual regulatory reporting/filings

• Provide timely and accurate status updates to ensure deadlines are met

• Act in accordance with and enforce legal, regulatory and internal risk management requirements, including complying with all policies and procedures and internal guidance notes

• Escalate any business issues to the relevant management personnel

• Ensure proprietary systems are maintained with accurate data

• Respond to internal stakeholder queries promptly, accurately and with a high degree of professionalism

• Develop effective working relationships with internal stakeholders, and other relevant parties, and responding promptly and professionally to requests

• Display a strong team focus and willingness to assist other team members when required

• Ad-hoc projects, including reporting, as required

About You

• Degree Holder in Finance or Accounting.
• Professional accounting designation is strongly preferred.
• Ability to handle work/client deliverables with tight deadlines
• Good Excel skills such as SumIfs, Vlookup and Pivot Tables, experience in Power Query is a plus
• Ability to learn new software and adapt quickly to new processes
• A team player with good time management skills, positive thinking and willing to learn attitude
• High attention to detail when handling large volumes of financial information
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written English
• Ability to handle highly confidential information
• Maintain and promote corporate values in conducting internal and external business activities and when interacting with colleagues
• Adhere to the highest individual ethical and social standards when dealing with colleagues and clients
• Deliver value to internal stakeholders by consistently providing high-quality service
• Respond promptly and professionally to requests for assistance
• At least 3 years of professional work experience
• Previous financial services, investment industry or Big 4 accounting experience is a plus

Working Hours:

• 9am-6pm Manila time

Sound like you

If so, we'd love to hear from you.

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
• Pension plan
• Life insurance
• Travel insurance
• Global mental wellness programme
• Sports clubs and social events