Accountant

About YouTrip

YouTrip is a rapidly expanding multi-currency payment platform operating across Asia Pacific. Since launching the region’s first multi-currency digital wallet in 2018, it has become a widely trusted solution for consumers and businesses, processing more than US$15 billion in annual payment volume. The company’s products, YouTrip and YouBiz, are designed to offer financial services that are more inclusive, accessible, and cost-effective. Backed by over US$110 million in funding, including a recent Series B led by Lightspeed Venture Partners, YouTrip continues to strengthen its position in digital financial services. It has also been recognised by the World Economic Forum, CNBC, and LinkedIn for its innovation and growth.

The organisation values a diverse, inclusive, and entrepreneurial environment and is looking for motivated people to contribute to its regional fintech expansion.

Role overview

This position focuses on day-to-day accounting activities, reporting, reconciliations, and support for compliance and audit requirements. The role also involves working closely with cross-functional teams to improve reporting quality and streamline internal finance operations.

Key responsibilities

• Review, compile, and interpret daily reports tied to payment operations.
• Process daily settlement transactions with banks.
• Carry out routine accounting tasks on a day-to-day basis.
• Handle bookkeeping duties and monthly reporting work.
• Support annual statutory audits, tax-related matters, and company secretarial work.
• Assist with cash flow tracking, intercompany activity, and settlement processes.
• Monitor and reconcile client account balances each day.
• Help prepare monthly and quarterly compliance submissions for the licensing authority.
• Respond to ad hoc analytical or information requests as needed.
• Collaborate with other teams to enhance financial reporting quality and automate operational finance processes.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in preparing a full set of accounts and closing month-end books.
• A Degree or Diploma in Accounting, or membership in a recognised professional accounting body.
• Strong understanding of accounting fundamentals, financial reporting standards and practices, and tax regulations.
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.
• High attention to detail, strong work ethic, and the ability to handle confidential information responsibly while communicating effectively with stakeholders.
• Prior exposure to the payments sector is an advantage.
• Genuine interest in fintech start-ups and working with numbers.
• Open to learning, proactive in approach, and well organised.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets.
• Applicants with fewer years of experience may be evaluated for a Junior Accountant position.

What we offer

• Room to innovate and improve processes continually.
• Opportunities to explore areas of interest aligned with the company’s business needs.
• A collaborative, respectful, and feedback-friendly culture.
• Exposure to an entrepreneurial team based in Singapore and across Asia.

Additional information

This role is based in Singapore and follows an on-site working arrangement. It is a full-time position.