Senior Vice President – Client Accounting

The Opportunity We are looking for an accomplished Senior Vice President to join our Client Accounting team as part of our financial services business in Grand Cayman. The Cayman Islands is home to our global headquarters and where the Maples Group first established operations in the 1960s. Since then we have grown to become one of the largest employers in Cayman, where colleagues from all over the world collaborate to deliver best-in-class solutions to clients worldwide.

Your primary responsibilities include

• Prepare financial statements for structured finance vehicles and investment funds
• participate in the development and maintenance of accounting and control systems operation and administrative tasks on behalf of clients and assisting with coaching the team
• review transaction documents and financial records
• prepare complex financial statements within a limited time frame
• Attend client meetings
• lead new business proposals
• coordinate the client acceptance process and deliver high levels of client service while ensuring that each client relationship is compliant with internal policies and procedures
• be responsible for the oversight of a team of professionals and the review/sign off of high volumes of financial statements and other client demands within very limited time frames
• be involved in ad hoc projects and may represent MaplesFS at various industry association events

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

• an excellent academic background and have an internationally recognised accounting or financial industry designation (e.g. CA, CPA, ACCA, CFA, CAIA or equivalent)
• a University degree, preferably in accounting, finance/economics or business administration
• at least 7 years post-qualification experience in the onshore and offshore financial industry with a focus on preparing financial statements for structured finance and investment fund type vehicles as well as previous experience with an investment bank, investment manager, administrator or audit firm.
• strong written and verbal communication skills
• Overtime at short notice will be required and the ability to work in a dynamic environment and meet strict deadlines is a must

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