Strategic Finance Controller: ESOP & Compliance Lead

The Corporate Institute; Hinoba-an; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

The Corporate Institute in the Philippines seeks an experienced Chartered Accountant to own ESOP and cap table management, financial close, and tax compliance. You will coordinate with legal, finance, and external advisers to ensure accurate reporting and regulatory adherence.

You will drive financial planning, analysis, and internal controls while supporting cross‑border transactions and contract reviews in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Accountant with post-qualification experience.
• Strong hands-on experience in accounting, financial closure, audit coordination, and statutory compliance.
• Good understanding of ESOPs, cap table management, taxation, FEMA, and corporate/legal matters.

Responsibilities

• ESOP & cap table management including grants, vesting, transfers and related docs.
• Accounting & financial close ownership: monthly, quarterly, annual closures, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
• Tax & statutory compliance oversight and liaising with external tax advisers.
• International tax, FEMA regulations, and cross-border transaction support with legal/tolicy teams.
• Financial analysis, planning, budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting; drive process improvements.

Skills

CA

Audit coordination

Taxation

Cross-border transactions

Financial analysis

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Tools

ERP systems

MS Excel

Job description

The Corporate Institute in the Philippines seeks an experienced Chartered Accountant to own ESOP and cap table management, financial close, and tax compliance. You will coordinate with legal, finance, and external advisers to ensure accurate reporting and regulatory adherence.

You will drive financial planning, analysis, and internal controls while supporting cross‑border transactions and contract reviews in a fast-paced environment.