PEZA Compliance Officer – 6 Months Contract

Role Overview

• Ensure company compliance with all applicable PEZA rules and regulations.
• Monitor updates and circulars issued by the Philippine Economic Zone Authority and advise management on regulatory changes.
• Maintain all PEZA registration documents, permits, and approvals.
• Review and validate employee expense claims in SAP Concur to ensure accuracy, compliance, and proper documentation.
• Coordinate with suppliers for timely collection and issuance of payment receipt and BIR Form 2307 (Certificate of Creditable Tax Withheld at Source).
• Assist in monitoring vendor payments, ensuring proper tax compliance and documentation.
• Support finance/tax team in local coordination with Govt. authorities and consultant for preparation of compliance-related financial reports.
• Prepare and submit mandatory PEZA reports such as Annual/Quarterly/Monthly
• Ensure timely filing and proper documentation of all PEZA submissions.
• Act as the primary contact point with PEZA officers and zone administrators. Coordinate with PEZA for Compliance inspections, Permit applications, Amendments to registration, Incentive compliance requirements.
• Work with Finance, Operations, and HR teams to gather required data for PEZA reporting.
• Provide guidance to internal stakeholders on PEZA procedures and documentation.
• Support PEZA compliance audits and internal compliance reviews.
• Maintain organized records for regulatory inspection.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Law, or related field.
• 3–5 years experience handling PEZA compliance or regulatory reporting.
• Experience coordinating with Philippine government agencies is an advantage.
• Strong understanding of PEZA rules and incentives
• Knowledge of Philippine regulatory and tax compliance.
• Excellent documentation and reporting skills.
• Strong communication and coordination abilities.
• Availability during key PEZA reporting deadlines.

Benefits

• Sophos operates a remote-first working model, making remote work the primary option for most employees. However, some roles may necessitate a hybrid approach.
• Our people – we innovate and create, all of which are accompanied by a great sense of fun and team spirit
• Employee-led diversity and inclusion networks that build community and provide education and advocacy
• Annual charity and fundraising initiatives and volunteer days for employees to support local communities
• Global employee sustainability initiatives to reduce our environmental footprint
• Global fitness and trivia competitions to keep our bodies and minds sharp
• Global wellbeing days for employees to relax and recharge
• Monthly wellbeing webinars and training to support employee health and wellbeing