Senior Fund Accountant – Private Equity
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.
Senior Fund Accountant – Private Equity
FUNCTIONS
The Senior Fund Accountant is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the fund allocated.
Reporting to the Supervisor or equivalent, you will be responsible for:
PRIVATE EQUITY TEAM
- Monitor cash activity of the fund and prepare bank reconciliations on a periodic basis.
- Liaise with investment managers to resolve cash breaks.
- Review investment documents and monitor portfolio positions on a periodic basis.
- Prepare investor capital calls, distributions, financial reports and capital statements in a timely manner.
- Prepare net asset valuation for the funds on a monthly or quarterly basis as required by the investmentmanagers.
- Co-ordinate documentations for capital activities to ensure AML/KYC compliance.
- Communicate effectively with jurisdiction/supervisorto manage client deliverables.
- Assist in preparing financial statements to ensure timely completion of audits.
- Resolve complex issues that have not been resolved by junior staff and escalate open items to managersas appropriate.
- Senior Fund Accountant is also required to train and supervise junior staff, and review tasks performed by them, and assist in any ad hoc tasks being assigned by managers.
Senior Fund Accountant – Private Equity
QUALIFICATIONS
- 4+ years of fund accounting experience in either a Private Equity Fund, Private Equity Administrator, or other financial institution where experience in reviewing and preparing general ledgers, notices and financial statements.
- A University degree in Business majoring in Accountancy.
- Attention to detail and ability to work on multiple projects.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Advanced computer skills (especially Microsoft excel and word ).
- A professional designation such a C.A., C.P.A., or C.M.A. etc., would be an asset.
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 details and team focus.A genuinely unique opportunity to be part of an expanding large global business. Competitive remuneration commensurate with skills and experience.
ASCENT offer the 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