Accounting Compliance Associate

Job description

• Job- Role Details:
• Job-Role: Accounting Compliance Associate
• Job-Location: Vietnam
• Salary to be offered: a decent hike as per current industry standards

13 years of experience in accounting, compliance, or audit (preferably within Vietnam) and the candidate should be willing to work on local e-invoicing.

The Accounting Compliance Associate will be seconded on-site at the client's office in Vietnam to manage end-to-end accounting and statutory compliance activities. The role focuses on VAT, Corporate Income Tax (CIT), Personal Income Tax (PIT), audit support, and adherence to all local statutory and regulatory requirements under Vietnamese law. The position ensures accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting in line with Vietnamese Accounting Standards (VAS) and client service expectations.

Key Responsibilities

Extract, review, and analyse accounting data from client systems for VAT, PIT, CIT, and other statutory filings.

Perform monthly VAT calculations, reconciliations, and submissions in accordance with General Department of Taxation (GDT) regulations.

Compute and process Personal Income Tax (PIT) and other withholding taxes; ensure accurate tax declarations and supporting schedules.

Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual tax filings, including VAT, PIT, and CIT returns.

Maintain statutory books of accounts and ensure compliance with Vietnamese Accounting Standards (VAS).

Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, working papers, and responding to auditor and tax authority queries.

Coordinate with tax authorities and support tax inspections or audits when required.

Assist with ad-hoc client requests related to accounting, tax, or compliance matters.

Requirements & Competencies

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

13 years of experience in accounting, tax compliance, or audit within Vietnam.

Mandatory: Valid Chief Accountant Certificate (Vietnam) as per local regulatory requirements.

Strong knowledge of Vietnamese tax regulations, including VAT, PIT, and Corporate Income Tax (CIT).

Hands-on experience with Vietnamese tax e-filing systems (eTax, HTKK preferred).

Strong Excel skills; experience working with accounting/ERP systems is a plus.

Fluent in Vietnamese; working proficiency in English required.

Detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and capable of working independently at client sites