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

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and trustworthy Accounting and Treasury Assistant to support our Treasurer in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring efficient liquidity management in compliance with regulatory standards. This role is vital in safeguarding customer assets, coordinating across departments, and ensuring that financial practices align with internal controls, risk frameworks, and compliance expectations. The ideal candidate is dependable, ethical, and thrives in a fast-paced fintech setting.

Key Responsibilities

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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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).

6. 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:
(On-Site ONLY, NO remote)

• 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.