Jr. Finance Associate (Fresh Graduates 2024/2025)

First Circle, the fastest growing fintech in the Philippines, is pleased to offer an exciting Accounting & Finance program for fresh graduates (within the last 1-2 years) with an Accounting, Finance or Business related degree.

If you are a motivated and enthusiastic individual with a strong interest in a career in accounting & finance, this role is for you. You will gain valuable hands-on experience delivering critical processes that underpin the operations of a finance department, and how to comply with regulatory standards. You will work alongside our exceptional finance professionals and learn from industry experts. We are looking for candidates who are eager to learn, have excellent analytical skills and attention to detail, and are passionate about making a difference.

First Circle was founded in 2016 and is dedicated to providing smart banking solutions for businesses. We are a trusted partner of the Philippine government and the official Finance Partner of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). Additionally, we are a pioneer data provider to the Credit Information Corporation (CIC) and the first FinTech company to be licensed by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in the Philippines. With a management team comprised of ex-Morgan Stanley and ex-Bridgewater Associates executives, First Circle is focused on revolutionizing financial services in the region.

Responsibilities

• Learn to run key processes, including reconciliation, amortization, booking & hedging.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Support the finance team in monitoring and protecting the overall financial risk profile of the company.
• Participate in special projects and ad-hoc assignments related to finance and accounting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gain exposure to different aspects of the business.

• Essential: Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organisational skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving skill
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications
• Desire to learn and grow in the finance industry

• Highly competitive perks & benefits, including HMO coverage from day one, free catered lunches, MacBook Air provided, monthly fitness allowance, transportation & accommodation allowance, and more.
• Hybrid work set-up: 2 days per week in BGC office
• Join a team with a deeply collaborative culture - expect support, feedback and friendship.