JOB DESCRIPTION

Position : Chief Accountant

Location : City, HCMC

Department : Finance & Accounting

Report to : Finance Director

JOB SUMMARY

The Chief Accountant is responsible for leading the overall accounting, tax, and financial reporting functions across assigned entities within the Millennia Education Group (K12 and Higher Education). This role ensures full compliance with Vietnamese accounting standards (VAS) and tax regulations, maintains the integrity of financial data, and supports internal control and audit readiness. The position acts as a key bridge between financial reporting & compliance and operational execution, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and governance across entities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Financial Reporting & Compliance

Financial Reporting

Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies, accounting manuals, SOPs, internal guidelines aligned with Vietnamese accounting standards (VAS).
Manage and continually improve closing processes; review the accuracy and completeness of accounting records, journal entries, and reconciliations across all accounting modules to ensure data integrity and financial governance.
Lead the preparation and review of statutory financial statements in compliance with VAS and applicable regulations. Ensure timely submission of all financial reports to authorities and internal stakeholders.
Coordinate annual statutory audits and effectively address audit findings and recommendations.

Taxation

Manage all tax filings and payments to ensure compliance with regulations.
Maintain accurate tax accounting and reconciliation, ensuring timely and complete documentation of tax obligations.
Provide tax consultancy to internal stakeholders on business models, product structures, promotions, projects, and other tax-related matters.
Identify and mitigate tax risks, ensure effective tax planning aligned with regulations.
Act as the primary contact for tax authorities and external tax consultants during inspections, reviews, or ad-hoc advisory engagements.

Governance & Compliance

Ensure full compliance with local statutory and regulatory requirements related to finance, accounting, tax, and corporate filings.
Establish, implement, and monitor internal control frameworks (P2P, O2C, Payroll, Fixed Assets, Treasury) to ensure accuracy, transparency, and reliability of financial data, and safeguard company assets.
Support risk management and compliance initiatives, including preparation for internal audits, compliance reviews, and regulatory assessments.

2. Accounting Operations

Treasury Management

Oversee daily cash management, bank account reconciliation, and cash-flow planning.
Ensure liquidity planning supports operational stability and payment obligations.
Maintain secure and compliant treasury controls.

Accounts Payable (AP)

Establish and enforce AP processes covering vendor contract management, invoice verification, approval workflows, and payment scheduling.
Ensure timely and accurate processing of vendor payments, employee advances/ reimbursements, and tax authority payments.
Maintain vendor aging, resolve discrepancies, and optimize working capital.

Accounts Receivable (AR)

Develop and manage AR processes including contract creation, billing, collection, promotions/ discounting, and revenue reconciliation.
Ensure accurate and timely revenue recognition under internal and statutory rules.
Oversee collection processes and customer receivable management.

Operational Efficiency & Digitalization

Drive automation of accounting tasks using ERP, digital workflows, and financial systems.
Ensure SOPs are optimized for digital tools and integrated with other systems.

3. Team Leadership

Manage the accounting team to ensure high performance.
Provide mentorship and development opportunities for team members.
Foster a collaborative and innovative team culture.
Foster strong cross-departmental collaboration by working closely with management and teams across the organization.
Provide financial guidance for cross-functional task, facilitate budget alignment, and promote transparency in resource allocation.

REQUIREMENTS

Education

Bachelor's/Master's Degree in Accounting.
Chief Accountant Certification required
Relevant professional certifications are an advantage.

Experience

Minimum of 10 years of experience in accounting, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
Proven track record of success in managing accounting functions in an international organization.

Skills and Competencies:

Strategic thinking with strong leadership and decision-making skills.
Proficiency in financial software and tools, including ERP systems.
Excellent communication skills in English; additional languages are advantageous.
High integrity, professionalism, and adherence to ethical standards.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.

Personality / Attitude

Positive attitude and proactive approach to work.
High level of integrity and ability to build trust within the organization.
Collaborative mindset to work effectively across teams and departments.

Child Protection Statement

Millennia Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care and expects all applicants, staff, third party providers, volunteers, and visitors to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practice, and appointments are subject to an interview, satisfactory references, identity check and criminal record check.

At Millennia Education, we are committed to providing a word class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people can thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils where we embrace all race, abilities, religions, genders, and cultures.

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