Responsibilities
System & Process Optimization: Formulate accounting standards (IFRS, US GAAP, local GAAP) tailored to digital currencies, and collaborate with IT to boost financial system automation.
Daily Accounting & Reporting: Oversee daily bookkeeping, digital asset settlements, and the preparation of monthly/quarterly/annual financial statements and risk analysis.
Audit Coordination: Manage internal and external audits, ensuring complete, authentic, and traceable financial documentation and disclosures.
Global Tax Strategy & Compliance: Lead international tax planning, calculations, declarations, and authority engagements across corporate, VAT, and digital asset tax frameworks.
Treasury & Asset Safeguarding: Supervise cash flow, fund reconciliations, fixed asset inventories, and the compliant management of both corporate and user digital assets.
Team Leadership & Development: Recruit, manage, and mentor the accounting team, set OKRs, manage performance, and conduct training on crypto accounting and tax standards.
Cross-Functional & Regulatory Support: Partner with trading, risk, and compliance teams to align accounting with global regulations (e.g., FATF, MiCA) and business goals.
Requirements
Experience & Industry Background: 7+ years in financial accounting (3+ managing teams), ideally within fintech, digital currency, or payments, with hands-on knowledge of crypto trading and fund settlement.
Accounting & Tax Expertise: Deep knowledge of global standards (IFRS, US GAAP, local GAAP) and international tax policies (including digital assets, tax planning, and cross-border transactions).
Regulatory & Audit Experience: Strong compliance and risk awareness regarding exchange regulations, with proven experience liaising with Big 4 external auditors and regulators.
Technical & System Skills: Proficient in major ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Kingdee) and advanced Excel/data analysis for reporting and process automation.
Leadership & Communication: Strong team management abilities to build high-performing teams, paired with fluent English and Chinese (Mandarin) communication skills.
Education & Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; professional certifications like CPA, ACCA, or CMA are strongly preferred.
Skills Required
- 7+ years of financial accounting and management work experience
- 3+ years of accounting team management experience
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related fields
- Professional certifications (CPA, ACCA, CMA) preferred
What We Do
Coins.ph is on a mission to create an open financial system by providing everyone easy access to Web3 and digital assets. Launched in 2014, Coins.ph is the most established crypto brand in the Philippines and has gained the trust of more than 16 million users. Through the easy-to-use mobile app, users can buy and sell a variety of cryptocurrencies and access a wide range of financial services. We're a fast-growing startup looking for passionate, motivated, and exceptional people to join us in doing work that matters. Visit http://coins.ph/careers to learn more
