Accounting and Treasury Assistant – VASP & EMI – On Site ONLY

Job Description

The ideal candidate is dependable, ethical, and thrives in a fast-paced fintech setting.

1. Daily Bookkeeping & Financial Recording

• Maintain up-to-date and accurate records of all financial transactions in line with company accounting policies.
• Prepare general ledger entries, reconcile bank statements, and assist in month-end closing.
• Organize and maintain supporting documents for audit and internal review.

1. Treasury Support & Liquidity Monitoring

• Assist the Treasurer in daily liquidity checks, fund transfers, and monitoring of cash balances.
• Support the preparation of liquidity and funding reports in line with BSP Circular 1166 and internal liquidity thresholds.
• Monitor funding positions of operational accounts and escalate discrepancies or risk signals.

1. Asset Management & Reconciliation

• Help track customer funds and ensure segregation between company assets and client balances.
• Support routine reconciliation between wallet balances, bank accounts, and ledger systems.
• Coordinate with the Risk Management Department for gap assessments and mitigation.

1. Interdepartmental Coordination & Reporting

• Liaise with Compliance and Risk teams to align financial practices with regulatory requirements.
• Assist in preparing reports for internal audit, BSP submissions, and compliance verification.
• Ensure timely and accurate communication of financial information across departments.

1. Documentation & Internal Controls

• Maintain documentation for fund flows, approvals, and disbursement logs in compliance with audit standards.
• Assist in implementing and improving treasury and financial control procedures.
• Support compliance in filing statutory and regulatory documents (e.g., BIR, SEC, BSP as required).

1. Ethics, Confidentiality & Trust

• Uphold the highest standards of confidentiality, especially when handling sensitive customer and financial data.
• Ensure actions taken are aligned with ethical financial conduct and company policies.
• Support a culture of integrity, accountability, and transparency across treasury and finance functions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in accounting, treasury operations, or financial services—preferably within a fintech, EMI, or VASP environment.
• Proficient in general accounting principles, bookkeeping, and financial documentation.
• Familiarity with liquidity management practices and regulatory requirements from BSP and related agencies.
• Strong coordination skills and ability to liaise effectively with cross-functional departments (Risk, Compliance, Audit, etc.).
• High level of integrity, ethical conduct, and discretion in handling sensitive financial information.

Preferred:

• Experience in customer fund reconciliation, liquidity tracking, or asset segregation.
• Exposure to ERP/accounting systems (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero, SAP) or treasury platforms.
• Knowledge of BSP Circulars related to liquidity, asset custodianship, and financial reporting.