Accountant / Fund Administrator

Details:
AscendEX.com is seeking a full-time Accountant / Fund Administrator to assist the buildout and enhancement of the Company’s cash management functions, including accounts payable and receivables. These functions are a key aspect of the Company’s financial stability, and this role provides the opportunity to deploy treasury best practices in a fast-growing sector. Additionally, familiarity with buildouts of fund management processes is a plus. The individual should have 3+ years of professional experience in accounting or cash management functions in the financial sector or within start-ups.

About AscendEX:
AscendEX (formerly BitMax) is a global cryptocurrency exchange with a comprehensive product suite including spot, margin, and futures trading, wallet services, and staking support for over 150 blockchain projects such as bitcoin, ether, and ripple. Launched in 2018, AscendEX services over 1 million retail and institutional clients globally with a highly liquid trading platform and secure custody solutions.

AscendEX has emerged as a leading platform by ROI on its “initial exchange offerings” by supporting some of the industry’s most innovative projects from the DeFi ecosystem, such as Thorchain, xDai Stake, and Serum. AscendEX users receive exclusive access to token airdrops and the ability to purchase tokens at the earliest possible stage.

To learn more about how AscendEX is leveraging best practices from both Wall Street and the cryptocurrency ecosystem to bring the best altcoins to its users, please visit www.AscendEX.com.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct cash management processes including reviewing A/R, A/P, and maintaining appropriate records
• Analyze cash usage and project short- and long-term cash flow analyses
• Apply risk-minded approach in structuring A/R and A/P reconciliation processes with an emphasis towards digital assets
• Develop reconciliation processes for cash accounts
• Prepare payments in fiat and digital assets and work with the business in reviewing invoicing
• Perform fund admin related activities including processing trades, payments, shareholder registers and various investor files

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of professional experience in the financial service industry or equivalent experience in a startup in the Treasury and/or cash management field
• Strong knowledge of accounting, cash flow analysis, and cash reconciliation with proven attention to details
• Bachelor's Degree in finance, business or other advanced degree from reputable institutions
• A professional accounting such as CPA designation is preferred but not required. A CFA or FRM is also highly valued
• Strong analytical mind-set, structured approach and attention to details and accuracy with excellent problem-solving abilities & devising solutions with knowledge of digital asset trading or capital markets is a plus
• Strong interpersonal skills, professionalism and teamwork
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)