Assistant Vice President – Fund Accounting( Hedge Fund)

Maples Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Maples Group in Singapore seeks an Assistant Vice President for Fund Accounting focused on hedge funds. You will support and oversee the preparation and review of complex net asset valuations while ensuring timely, accurate client deliverables and high service levels.

The role requires an accounting degree with 3–5 years hedge fund experience, a proactive, detail-oriented approach, and strong coordination with lawyers, managers and counterparties across jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Experience in hedge fund accounting or related field preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and client service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review complex net asset valuations for hedge funds.
• Coordinate with lawyers, investment managers, prime brokers and transaction counterparties in international jurisdictions.
• Participate in process improvement projects to enhance service delivery.
• Ensure client deliverables comply with internal policies and procedures.

Skills

Hedge fund experience

Detail-oriented

Client service

Education

Accounting degree

Job description

Position: Assistant Vice President – Fund Accounting – Hedge Funds

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 Assistant Vice President to join our Fund Accounting team as part of our financial services business in Singapore.

Reporting to the Vice President, the Assistant Vice President supports the Hedge Fund Accounting team. Its tactical responsibilities feed one larger objective: ensuring timely and accurate client deliverables and a high level of client service.

Your primary responsibilities include:

• Responsible for the preparation and review of complex net asset valuations for a portfolio of hedge funds;
• Involvement in all client related administrative functions and liaison with lawyers, investment managers, prime brokers and other transaction counterparties in various international jurisdictions;
• Involvement in local and global projects for process enhancement and better service delivery;
• Deliver high levels of client service, ensuring that each relationship is compliant with internal policies and procedures.

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
• 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 VP or SVP

What You Bring

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

• Degree Holder in Accounting with 3-5 years’ Hedge Fund related experience;
• Proactive, self-starter and detail-oriented;

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.”