Aiza P. Camua, CMA®, is a seasoned finance and accounting professional with 22 years of experience across accounting, payroll, taxation, internal audit, systems implementation, business process review, government compliance, corporate strategic planning, project management, and business analysis. She began her career at SCP & Co. as an audit and accounting specialist, playing a key role in establishing the firm’s practice for foreign and local outsourcing services, tax matters, recruitment and training, and business registration. Her contributions have supported the firm’s business development, and she is also a frequent resource speaker on accounting, payroll, and tax-related topics.
Camua now serves as one of the Core Leads for her firm’s digital transformation while leading foreign outsourcing services that manage accounting operations for companies across the United States, Australia, and Southeast Asia. Her CMA® designation affirms her expertise in strategic financial management and performance analysis, complementing her ability to bridge traditional accounting practice, digital innovation, and cross-border service delivery. Through her comprehensive operational and strategic finance background, she exemplifies a versatile, client-focused, and results-oriented professional dedicated to business growth and operational excellence.
Your CMA Story
How did you discover CMA Philippines?
“I discovered CMA Philippines through my mentor while I was seeking a globally recognized credential that bridged the gap between traditional accounting and forward-looking strategic management. I wanted a program that went beyond backward-looking financial compliance and focused heavily on driving business value.”
In what ways has being part of CMA helped your career grow?
“Earning the CMA designation fundamentally elevated my strategic perspective. It shifted my framework from a traditional accountant to a strategic business partner. It provided me with a rigorous methodology to evaluate risk and manage performance that supports aggressive corporate growth and digital transformation, not only for the firm but for the needs of our clients as well.”
How does CMA help you in your current profession?
“To be practical, as the Partner for Operations and one of the core leaders in the Transformative Systems Leadership group, the CMA framework gives me the financial architecture to back up our firm’s strategy. In short, it gives me the data to make objective, firm-wide decisions. It helps ensure that when we roll out a new system or push for a goal, the numbers actually work, the systems run autonomously, and the firm scales sustainably.”
What advice would you give to someone considering joining CMA?
“Do not look at it as just another acronym to add to your resume. Approach the program as a comprehensive upgrade to your operational and strategic mindset. The business world desperately needs financial professionals who can look forward, analyze data critically, and lead organizational change.”