Investment Accountant

Qualifications:

Education

• Bachelor's degree in accountancy
• CPA designation preferred.

Experience

Minimum 5 years of accounting experience, preferably in:

Financial services

Brokerage or securities industry

Fintech and Technology-enabled businesses

1. Experience with brokerage, investment, digital asset, or cryptocurrency-related accounting
2. Experience dealing with BIR audits and external auditors.
3. Exposure to cross-border transactions, foreign currency accounting, and intercompany transactions is preferred.

Technical Competencies

• Strong knowledge of PFRS, Philippine tax regulations, and statutory compliance requirements.
• Understanding of revenue recognition, accrual accounting, and financial controls.
• Familiarity with fintech, brokerage, securities, and digital asset business models is preferred

Responsibilities:

1. Financial Accounting and Reporting

• Manage the full-cycle accounting process, including general ledger maintenance, journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end/year-end closing activities.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements in compliance with Philippine Financial Reporting Standards (PFRS).
• Maintain accounting records and supporting documentation in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate unusual variances.
• Monitor and account for intercompany transactions, recharge arrangements, and cost allocations.
• Ensure proper accounting treatment of technology service revenues, operating expenses, and shared service arrangements.

2. Accounts Payable and Treasury Support

• Review supplier invoices and ensure proper recording and approval.
• Manage payment processing and coordinate with banks and authorized signatories.
• Monitor cash positions and prepare cash flow forecasts.
• Ensure proper documentation and accounting of foreign currency transactions.

3. Regulatory and Statutory Compliance

• Coordinate annual statutory audits and preparation of audit schedules.
• Liaise with external auditors, regulators, and government agencies.
• Ensure compliance with SEC, BIR, LGU, and other regulatory requirements applicable to the Philippine entity.
• Maintain corporate and accounting records required for regulatory inspections.

4. Internal Controls and Process Improvement

• Implement and maintain effective internal controls over financial reporting.
• Recommend improvements to accounting processes, systems, and controls.
• Support finance transformation and automation initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with group accounting policies and governance requirements