Position overview:

The Chief Accountant will oversee the Group's accounting operations for its F&B chains, financial reporting, taxation, and compliance activities, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.

I. Key Accountability

Accounting Management

Oversee the day-to-day operations of the accounting department, ensuring accurate and timely financial transactions and reporting
Prepare and review financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, ensuring compliance with accounting principles and regulations
Develop and implement accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with accounting standards
Collaborate with cross-functional teams at EW/Group, to gather and provide financial data and insights for decision-making and strategic planning

Accounting Report & Compliance

Monthly/ Quarterly/ Yearly Accounting Report
Liaise with external auditors and tax authorities, ensuring compliance with audit and tax requirements
Prepare and check tax reports monthly, quarterly, and yearly, and submit on tim
Main contact when working with the tax authority, bank officer, and other government parties
Update tax regulation, manage the risk of tax in business activities

Team Management

Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team to ensure high-quality deliverables and continuous professional growth
Foster a collaborative and performance-driven working environment
Drive process improvements and enhance operational efficiency within the accounting function
Stay updated with changes in accounting regulations and standards, implementing necessary adjustments to accounting practices and policies

Others

Other tasks assigned by line manager
Other data and ad-hoc analysis as requested by other departments.

II. Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. A Chief Accountant Certification is required
7–10 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a Chief Accountant role with people management responsibilities
Strong experience working with tax authorities and solid knowledge of VAS and IFRS
Experience in setting up accounting systems, as well as developing SOPs and internal control policies
Proven experience in building and managing teams across all accounting functional areas
Big 4 experience is a strong advantage
Experience in retail and F&B segments is a plus
Experience in consolidated FS is a plus
Proven experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus
Strong proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint; knowledge of Power Query and Power BI is preferred. Good English communication skills are required.
Adaptive mindset, willingness to learn, and strong stakeholder management skills.