PEZA-Savvy Finance Leader | CPA | Controllership

Cognizant; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a seasoned CPA with deep Finance and Controllership experience in the Philippine regulatory context. The role focuses on financial close, reporting, balance sheet governance, and internal controls, with direct PEZA exposure and coordination with government agencies.

Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration are essential. The candidate will drive compliance with PFRS/IFRS, SEC, and BIR, while mentoring a finance team and partnering with business units to optimize

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accountancy and active CPA license.
• 7+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including leadership experience.
• Strong Philippine Controllership, PFRS or IFRS, audit, tax, SEC, and BIR background.
• Direct experience supporting a PEZA-registered enterprise.
• Experience in a multinational, shared-services, IT services, or PEZA locator environment.
• Strong stakeholder management, analytical judgment, and team-development skills.
• Strong collaborative and cross functional interaction

Responsibilities

• Lead financial close and reporting processes.
• Govern balance sheet integrity and internal controls.
• Oversee statutory audits, tax, and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate PEZA-related reporting and interactions with government agencies.
• Provide team leadership and development across finance functions.

Skills

Finance leadership

IFRS/PFRS

Audit & compliance

Tax & regulatory

PEZA knowledge

Stakeholder management

Team development

Active CPA license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accountancy

CPA license

Job description

Cognizant is seeking a seasoned CPA with deep Finance and Controllership experience in the Philippine regulatory context. The role focuses on financial close, reporting, balance sheet governance, and internal controls, with direct PEZA exposure and coordination with government agencies.

Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration are essential. The candidate will drive compliance with PFRS/IFRS, SEC, and BIR, while mentoring a finance team and partnering with business units to optimize