The Maples Group Hiring for Fund Accountant Full Time

Position: Fund Accountant

Location: Dubai

 

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’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. 

 

The Opportunity / Who We Seek

We are looking for an accomplished Fund Accountant to join our team as part of our financial services business in Dubai.

Established in 2008, our Dubai office is the Maples Group’s regional operating hub in the Middle East. A commitment to service excellence and investment in our people has led to continued growth where our teammates deliver best-in-class solutions to clients worldwide alongside our colleagues in legal services.

 

Responsibilities

• Preparation of complex net asset valuations for a growing portfolio of private equity and hedge funds.
• Involvement in all client related administrative functions and liaising with lawyers, investment managers, prime brokers and other transaction counterparties in various international jurisdictions.
• Deliver high levels of client service, ensuring that each relationship is compliant with internal policies and procedures.

What You Bring

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

• A graduate with an excellent academic background with at least 1-3 years relevant experience in investment fund accounting (ideally Private Equity and/or Hedge)
• A professional accounting designation would be desirable but not essential.
• A detailed understanding of investment securities and transactions and internationally recognised accounting policies.
• Preference will also be given to candidates who have direct experience working with Advent Geneva and/or Investran.
• Excellent organisational skills, possess strong attention to detail and be able to manage time effectively.
• Effective problem solving skills and be able to deal with all people at different levels.
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.

 

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
• Social events
• Work from home policy
• Flexible working hours
• Personal care days

About the Maples Group

Over five decades, the Maples Group has grown from modest beginnings into one of the worlds

preeminent professional services firms, offering specialised fiduciary, fund administration, regulatory and compliance, entity formation and management and legal services on the laws of the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Ireland, Jersey and Luxembourg.

 

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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