Accounting Policy Expert

GCash; Manila; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Flexible compensation and benefits package

Job summary

GCash is looking for a Licensed CPA to enhance our team in Manila. In this role, you will lead the development and implementation of accounting policies tailored to digital financial products while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

You'll have the chance to offer technical accounting advisory and conduct training for teams across departments. We value innovation and aim to empower our employees through robust growth and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5–8 years of relevant experience in accounting policy or regulatory compliance.
• Experience in fintech or digital banking is strongly preferred.
• Ability to assess accounting treatment for tech-enabled transactions.

Responsibilities

• Review and maintain accounting policy frameworks for digital financial products.
• Monitor regulatory updates impacting fintech financial reporting.
• Conduct training for finance teams on accounting policy changes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of PFRS

Accounting systems proficiency

Education

Licensed CPA in the Philippines

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Job description

Do you want to take the first step in making Filipinos’ lives better everyday? Here in GCash we want to stay at the forefront of the FinTech industry by creating innovative, meaningful, and convenient financial solutions for the nation! G ka ba? Join the G Nation today!

You Will Be Responsible For The Following

Policy Development & Implementation

• Review or Design and maintain robust accounting policy frameworks tailored to digital financial products (e.g., e-wallets, online lending, virtual currencies, payment gateways).
• Ensure accounting practices are in line with PFRS, PAS, BSP Manual of Regulations for Non-Bank Financial Institutions (MORNBFI), and other relevant regulatory issuances.
• Collaborate with Product, Legal, Risk, and IT to assess the accounting and regulatory implications of new financial products and services.

Regulatory Compliance & Monitoring

• Interpret and apply BSP Circulars, BIR revenue regulations, and SEC rules to ensure accurate and timely statutory reporting.
• Monitor regulatory updates and emerging trends affecting fintech financial reporting and control practices.

Technical Accounting Advisory

• Provide accounting guidance for complex or non-standard transactions such as deferred revenues, digital assets, financial instruments, intercompany settlements, and embedded derivatives.
• Evaluate accounting implications for fintech partnerships, joint ventures, or platform integrations.

Training & Capacity Building

• Conduct regular training for Finance, Operations, and Product teams on relevant accounting topics and policy changes.
• Support the automation of financial processes while ensuring policy compliance is retained.

We Are Looking For

• Licensed CPA in the Philippines (required)
• Minimum of 5–8 years of relevant experience in accounting policy, technical accounting, financial audit, or regulatory compliance
• Experience in fintech, digital banking, e-money issuers, or payment service providers is strongly preferred
• Strong working knowledge of PFRS, BSP regulations, and BIR/SEC reporting requirements
• Ability to assess and apply accounting treatment to tech-enabled transactions and digital assets
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Proficiency in accounting systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and comfort working with cross-functional digital tools

What We Offer

Opportunity for career growth and development in the #1 FinTech company in the country. Working with a dynamic and highly collaborative team who want to change the game. A company that values their people with highly competitive and flexible compensation and benefits package.