Chief Accountant - HCM

Job Summary

The Chief Accountant will take overall responsibility for the Company's Finance & Accounting operations, including accounting organization, financial control, reporting, tax compliance, cash flow management, and internal controls.

This role is highly hands-on and will serve as the key Finance & Accounting contact for the Board of Directors, auditors, tax authorities, banks, and external consultants.

Key Responsibilities

1. Finance & Accounting Management

• Lead and manage the overall Finance & Accounting function, including accounting procedures, workflows, closing timelines, and internal controls.
• Review accounting documents and supporting records to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency before period closing.
• Act as the key Finance & Accounting contact with the Board of Directors, auditors, tax authorities, banks, and external consultants.

2. Financial Planning, Budgeting & Cash Flow

• Prepare financial plans, budgets, and cash flow forecasts; monitor actual performance against plans and provide timely updates.
• Manage cash flow and liquidity, and recommend effective use of company funds.
• Identify and provide early warnings on potential budget, liquidity, and payment risks.

3. Accounting, Documentation & Closing

• Perform and review accounting entries for revenue, expenses, assets, depreciation/amortization, and other business transactions.
• Manage e-invoices and accounting documentation.
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual closing in compliance with applicable regulations.

4. Financial & Management Reporting

• Prepare statutory financial statements in accordance with applicable Vietnamese accounting regulations.
• Prepare management reports and financial analysis for the Board of Directors.
• Analyze financial fluctuations, variances, and key financial indicators, and recommend appropriate actions.

5. Tax, Audit & Compliance

• Manage tax declarations, payments, and finalizations, ensuring consistency among accounting records, invoices, and tax filings.
• Prepare supporting documents and work directly with auditors and tax authorities during audits, inspections, and tax finalization processes.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting, tax, and financial regulations.

6. Internal Control, Risk & Contract Review

• Develop and maintain Finance & Accounting procedures and internal control points.
• Identify financial and accounting risks and implement appropriate control measures.
• Review financial, payment, and tax-related terms in contracts before signing or amendment.

7. AR/AP & Payment Management

• Monitor accounts receivable and accounts payable, payment deadlines, and overdue balances.
• Prepare and execute bank payments in accordance with the Company's approval authority and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Valid Chief Accountant Certificate in accordance with Vietnamese regulations.
• Minimum 5–7 years of accounting experience, including experience in a management or Chief Accountant position.
• Strong knowledge of Vietnamese accounting, tax, and financial regulations.
• Hands-on experience in financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow management, and internal control.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; experience with accounting software and management reporting is preferred.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders, including the Board of Directors, auditors, banks, consultants, and government authorities.