JOB DESCRIPTION

Headquartered in Singapore, ASCENT Group is an Independent Global Fund Administrator that provides a full range of fund administration services for Alternative funds such as Hedge Funds, Private Equity Funds, Venture Capital, Crypto Funds, VCC, Retail Estate Funds, etc., which include reviewing fund constitutional documents from an operational perspective, help setting up the structure, providing tax and accounting services for the funds including financial preparation and calculation of net asset value. We also provide investor services for the funds that include KYC review, onboarding, calculation of return, and distribution of statements. All books and records are maintained on a robust integrated platform. ASCENT Fund Services is one of the fastest-growing companies in the fund admin space with 9 offices in APAC and counting.

As a core member of our Corporate Services team, you will be working with some of the industry’s most accomplished professionals to deliver award winning services for complex fund structures that our clients can depend upon.

FUNCTIONS

Reporting to the Head of Corporate Services or equivalent, you will be responsible for:

• To handle full spectrum of company secretarial matters independently including incorporation and maintenance for Hong Kong and off-shore jurisdictions entities (including listed/private companies)
• Prepare and issue minutes of Board meetings and Board committee meeting, as necessary
• Organize and facilitate meetings of directors and various committees and general meetings as well as preparing related papers/minutes and related materials
• Liaise and coordinate with internal and external parties, including clients, accountants, solicitors and regulatory bodies, as necessary
• Ensure all statutory rules and regulatory requirements are met and internal database are updated and maintained at all times
• Ensure the TCSP license requirements including compliance with anti money laundering provisions are complied with for each client
• Work with the legal, compliance and other business units on legal and governance matters
• Identify methods of improving work processes to ensure efficiency of the department
• Maximise revenue of the department through high quality client relationship management
• Other ad hoc projects as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

• Possess or pursuing professional Company Secretarial qualification/membership such as HKICS
• About 5 years’ working experience in handling company secretarial matters, preferably with sizable professional firms or listed companies
• Basic knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements for both listed and non-listed companies in Hong Kong, and off-shore jurisdictions
• Independent, self-motivated, well-organized, detail-oriented with strong sense of responsibility
• Initiative with good communication skills
• Excellent command of spoken and written English and Mandarin
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). Any other known software (e.g. CSA, Viewpoint, etc.) would be a plus.
• A good team leader who demonstrates maturity, perseverance and commercial sense
• A can-do attitude that takes initiative
• Look for long term career prospect
• Immediate availability is preferred

To be successful in these roles it is envisaged you are a motivated and self-driven individual eager to contribute and grow with the organization. Critical to your ability to perform these roles will be attention to detail and team focus.

ASCENT offers a modern and progressive work environment. You can expect to be challenged and offered a path towards future career growth. Interested parties please send your full resume with availability and expected salary by clicking on hr@ascentfunds.sg