Muntinlupa tops finance salaries in PH at ₱108,000

The Philippines’ finance job market is seeing strong demand for specialized skills, with employers prioritizing adaptability amid ongoing technological transformation and artificial intelligence (AI) integration.

Accounting platform Intuit QuickBooks Philippines analyzed JobStreet listings and found that jobs in finance now call for advanced expertise in Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR), along with traditional qualifications such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA) credentials.

“There has been a notable shift in the Philippines’ financial market in recent years, and to accommodate this growing transformation, aligning the right professional skills from both job seekers and employers is more crucial than ever,” Intuit QuickBooks Philippines said.

“This data highlights a strong demand for candidates proficient in Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR). Auditing and time management are also high on the list of skills that many employers are looking for.”

According to the study, 98 percent of employers value AP proficiency, while 85 percent seek AR knowledge.

The most in-demand professional qualification remains CPA at 66 percent, while the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) and Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) follow at 2.3 percent.

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) is listed in 1.7 percent of finance job ads, slightly ahead of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) at 1.6 percent and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) at 1.3 percent.

Makati and Taguig continue to lead in finance-related job availability, offering 1,529 and 538 positions, respectively, as of the study.

However, Muntinlupa is currently the highest-paying location in the country for finance professionals, with average monthly salaries reaching ₱108,500.

Beyond accounting skills, employers also prioritize payroll expertise (67 percent), strong communication skills (59 percent), and compliance knowledge (54 percent).

Technical proficiency is also essential, with Microsoft Excel topping the list of most desired software skills at 42 percent.

Microsoft Dynamics and QuickBooks are nearly tied at around 26.7 percent each, followed by SAP (23.73 percent) and Microsoft Teams (19.49 percent).

The report also notes growing interest in candidates familiar with AI-powered tools like BlackLine, which appeared in 52 job listings—signaling a slow but emerging demand for AI-aligned competencies in financial operations.

The Philippine finance sector is rapidly shifting toward greater digital fluency, and analysts expect this trend to continue as companies seek increased efficiency, data accuracy, and risk mitigation.