Accountant - Soft Commodity Processing Facility

ACCOUNTANT

Soft Commodity Processing Facility | Dong Nai Province, Vietnam

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ABOUT THE COMPANY

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We are a mid-size soft commodity processing company operating a manufacturing facility in Dong Nai Province, Vietnam. Our facility runs multiple shifts with approximately 40 workers per shift and reports to a Group Headquarters in Hong Kong. We are seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Accountant to take ownership of the day-to-day accounting operations of the facility.

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ROLE OVERVIEW

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Based at our Dong Nai facility, the Accountant will handle the full cycle of day-to-day accounting for the entity — from bookkeeping and tax filings through to cost accounting, inventory control, and payroll support. The role reports to the Finance Manager and works closely with the plant, warehouse, and HR teams. This is a hands-on position in a growing operation, offering broad exposure across statutory accounting, tax, and factory costing.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

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General Accounting & Bookkeeping

• Maintain complete and accurate accounting records in MISA System in accordance with Vietnamese Accounting Standards (VAS)

• Process daily transactions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash, and bank entries

• Perform monthly bank, supplier, and customer reconciliations; investigate and clear differences promptly

• Prepare and post accruals, prepayments, depreciation, and month-end closing journals

• Maintain the fixed asset register and supporting documentation

Tax & Statutory Compliance

• Prepare and submit monthly and quarterly tax filings — VAT, Personal Income Tax (PIT), Corporate Income Tax (CIT) provisional payments, and Foreign Contractor Tax (FCT) where applicable

• Prepare VAT refund dossiers and supporting documentation for submission to the tax authorities

• Ensure all input and output invoices comply with Vietnamese e-invoice requirements

• Support tax inspections and audits by preparing schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documents

• Assist with the annual statutory financial statements and the external audit process

Cost & Inventory Accounting

• Maintain cost accounting records for raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods

• Record and reconcile raw material intake, processing yields, wastage, and finished goods output

• Participate in periodic physical stock counts and investigate variances against book records

• Support the Finance Manager in analysing cost of production and unit costs per product line

Payroll & Employee Costs

• Prepare monthly payroll calculations in coordination with HR, including shift allowances and overtime

• Calculate and file social, health, and unemployment insurance contributions

• Maintain payroll records and reconcile employee cost accounts

Import / Export Support

• Reconcile customs declarations, import duties, and freight costs against supplier invoices and accounting records

• Maintain documentation supporting import/export transactions for tax and customs purposes

Reporting

• Prepare month-end schedules and supporting analysis for the Finance Manager

• Assist in preparing management reports and Group reporting packs as required

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REQUIREMENTS

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Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline

• Vietnamese Chief Accountant certificate (Chứng chỉ Kế toán trưởng), ACCA/CPA part-qualification, or progress toward one is an advantage

Experience

• Minimum 3–5 years of hands-on accounting experience, ideally within a manufacturing, food processing, or agribusiness environment

• Practical experience preparing Vietnamese tax filings and dealing with local tax authorities

• Experience with cost accounting and inventory in a factory setting is strongly preferred

• Exposure to import/export transactions and customs documentation is an advantage

Skills & Competencies

• Solid working knowledge of Vietnamese Accounting Standards (VAS) and current tax regulations

• Proficient in accounting software (e.g. MISA, Fast, Bravo, or ERP systems) and strong Excel skills

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail; well organised and able to meet filing deadlines

• Able to work independently in a factory environment while collaborating with production, warehouse, and HR teams

• Discretion and integrity in handling confidential financial information

Language

• Vietnamese fluency essential; working proficiency in English (written and spoken) required for Group reporting and correspondence with Hong Kong HQ

Other

• Based in or willing to commute to Dong Nai Province; transport support available from Ho Chi Minh City

• Valid Vietnamese work authorisation

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WHAT WE OFFER

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• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications

• Broad exposure across accounting, tax, and manufacturing costing with clear development into more senior finance roles

• Collaborative international working environment with direct exposure to Group Headquarters