Job Purpose

The Senior Officer – General Accounting is responsible for managing tax compliance, tax reporting, and general accounting activities of the Company, ensuring full compliance with Vietnamese tax regulations and internal policies, with a strong focus on tax matters related to life insurance companies or professional tax advisory services.

Tax Compliance & Tax Management (1)

Prepare, review and submit statutory tax filings including Corporate Income Tax (CIT), Value Added Tax (VAT), Personal Income Tax (PIT), Withholding Tax (WHT) and other applicable taxes.
Handle annual tax finalization for Corporate Income Tax .
Ensure proper tax treatment for insurance-related transactions, commissions, agency income, and service fees.
Act as the main liaison with tax authorities; manage tax audits, inspections, explanations and dispute resolution.
Monitor changes in tax laws and provide analysis and recommendations to management.

General Accounting (2)

Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing activities, including preparation and review of journal entries, accruals, prepayments, depreciation, provisions, and other adjusting entries.
Conduct balance sheet account reconciliations on a periodic basis, identify reconciling items, investigate variances, and ensure timely resolution of discrepancies.
Review and monitor key accounts including cash and bank, receivables, payables, fixed assets, accrued expenses, provisions, and tax-related accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Support preparation of statutory financial statements and management reports.

Internal Control & Advisory (3)

Identify, assess and manage tax risks.
Provide tax and accounting advisory support to business units.
Support internal and external audits related to tax and accounting matters.

Key Relationships - Direct Manager
Chief Accountant

Key Relationships - Direct Reports

Key Relationships - Internal Stakeholders
Related divisions are in company;

Key Relationships - External Stakeholders
State management agencies; domestic commercial banks and foreign bank branches; other partners participating and potential to join the insurance segment

Success Profile - Qualification and Experiences
Qualification & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation or related fields.
Minimum 5 years of solid tax experience, preferably in life insurance companies or professional tax consulting firms.
Strong hands-on experience in tax compliance, tax finalization and tax audits.

Knowledge & Skills

In-depth knowledge of Vietnamese tax regulations and accounting standards.
Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines.
Good command of English is an advantage.

Senior Officer, General Accounting (Techcom Life)