Chief Accountant

Job Summary

Responsible for leading and managing project accounting activities, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with Vietnamese accounting and tax regulations, and effective support to project operations and management decision-making, including alignment with Group reporting requirements.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Accounting & Financial Control

• Manage and supervise project accounting activities to ensure accurate and timely recording of transactions.

• Review and control journal entries, cost allocation, revenue recognition, and accounting records related to project operations.

• Monitor project budgets, costs, cash flows, and financial performance, and proactively identify key issues and risks.

2. Project Financial Reporting

• Prepare and review project financial reports and management reports in accordance with VAS and Group requirements.

• Coordinate the submission of project financial information for consolidation and review by the Financial Controller.

• Support the preparation of financial information under IFRS for Group reporting purposes.

• Provide financial analysis on project performance, variances, and potential risks.

3. Taxation & Statutory Compliance

• Ensure accurate and timely filing of project-related taxes (VAT, CIT, FCT, etc.) in compliance with Vietnamese regulations.

• Take responsibility for statutory accounting and tax compliance of assigned projects.

• Coordinate with auditors, tax advisors, and authorities on project-related matters.

4. Stakeholder Coordination

• Liaise with Project Teams, Head Office, auditors, banks, and relevant authorities on accounting and finance matters.

• Act as the key accounting contact for audits, inspections, and project-related financial reviews.

5. Team Development & Compliance

• Train, guide, and supervise project accounting staff to ensure high performance and quality of work.

• To comply and adhere to all matters pertaining to Quality, Safety & Health and Environment related to the job scope and workplace as required by the Company.

• Perform other duties as assigned by Management.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent

• Minimum 10 years of accounting experience, preferably in project-based, real estate, or construction environments.

• Good working knowledge of IFRS and experience in supporting IFRS or Group reporting is an advantage.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of VAS, tax regulations, and statutory requirements.

• Good understanding of IFRS and differences between VAS and IFRS.

• Proficiency in English, with the ability to communicate effectively in a professional and reporting environment.

• Strong leadership and people management skills

• High integrity, attention to detail, and accountability

• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities