Bank Accounting Specialist

Who We are:

Salmon Group Ltd (“Salmon”) is a leading financial technology company focused on improving financial inclusion in the Philippines. Through its Philippine subsidiaries, including the Rural Bank of Sta. Rosa (Laguna), Inc. (“Bank”), Salmon delivers accessible financial services to underserved and underbanked Filipinos.

The Bank is renamed to Salmon Bank (Rural Bank) Inc., with BSP approval secured and SEC processing underway. It plans to apply for a Thrift Bank license by this year. In 2024, assets grew 12x to PHP1.3 billion, driven by strong consumer lending. The Bank aims to increase assets 5x in 2025 and to increase equity from PHP682 million (as of 31 May 2025) to PHP1.2 billion by 2026.

Salmon was founded by Pavel, George, and Raffy, who held senior leadership roles at Tinkoff, one of the worlds most successful and profitable digital banks. Tinkoff is widely recognized for its innovation and scale in emerging markets, offering a strong foundation of experience for Salmon’s leadership team.

In under three years, Salmon has built a global team of finance and technology professionals and raised USD 184 million in equity and debt to support its operations in the Philippines. Key shareholders include the International Finance Corporation (World Bank Group), ADQ/Lunate (Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth fund), Back in Black Capital, Northstar Group, Spice Expeditions, Antler Elevate, and other prominent investors from the US and the Philippines.

Bank Accounting Specialist

As an Accounting Specialist, you will play a crucial role in ensuring accurate and timely financial accounting and reporting. Your role will involve booking of accounting entries, preparing financial statements, analyzing financial data, and collaborating with various departments to maintain financial integrity. Key duties and responsibilities include:

• Prepare general accounting related deliverables.
• Prepare daily bank reconciliation.
• Ensure proper monitoring, reconciliation and accounting of Fixed asset accounts.
• Responsible for regular monthly closing activities
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulations, and company policies.
• Reconcile subsidiary ledgers and schedules against the financial reports and propose adjustments as applicable.
• Participate in on-going system implementations and ensures financial data are captured accurately. May perform user acceptance testing (UAT) as needed.
• Support external audit processes at the group and subsidiary level by providing necessary documentation and explanations.
• Stay updated on changes in financial regulations and reporting requirements.
• Contribute to process improvements to enhance the efficiency of financial reporting procedures.
• Provide support on financial operations such as managing cash flow and treasury operations

Why will you join us?

What we create

• Modern banking services for millions of Filipinos
• Cutting-edge solutions based on the best world practices and AI implementation
• Licensed neo bank aiming to be a unicorn and leading fintech in the fast-growing region of Southeast Asia
• A business capable of raising over $60MM from the ADQ (the sovereign wealth fund of Abu Dhabi), World Bank Group and other investors despite the challenging market
• An environment that allows you to launch new products in 3-4 months
• A basis for expanding into new markets all over the world

What we offer

• Passionate international team spanning the globe
• Rapid professional growth. Merit (and merit only) rules the day
• Reward for performance and long-term success of Salmon
• Fast track to grow internationally
• Remote and hybrid options
• Medical insurance, health and wellness benefits
• Program of events and activities both online and in person