Chief Accountant

ofi (olam food ingredients), a new operating group from Olam Group, offers sustainable, natural, value-added food products and ingredients. The company includes leading businesses in cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts, and spices, with a global value chain spanning farming operations, farm-gate origination, and manufacturing facilities.

ofi began operations in Vietnam in 1997 and has since established a significant presence with its head office in Ho Chi Minh City and regional offices across various provinces. Today, ofi Vietnam is the largest exporter of cashews, pepper, and instant coffee, operating seven large factories and engaging with a vast network of farmers. It is also among the top exporters of green coffee in Vietnam.

With over 4,500 employees, ofi Vietnam focuses on performance through employee engagement, a diverse and inclusive culture, and talent development. Our new strategy - Choices for Change - aims for long-term impact by 2030 across four pillars: Prosperous Farmers, Thriving Communities, Climate Action, and Regenerating the Living World. Through these initiatives, ofi Vietnam is dedicated to driving positive change in Vietnam's agricultural landscape by investing in people and sustainability.

I. Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Oversight: Manage all financial activities including inventory, accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger, cash flow, and financial reporting.
• Month-End and Year-End Closing: Oversee the month-end and year-end closing processes, including financial statement preparation and reconciliation.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare and analyze financial reports, budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis with insight commentary and suggestion to support business decision-making, strategic planning, and growth.
• Audit Coordination: Coordinate with external auditors and regulatory agencies to facilitate audits and ensure compliance with accounting standards and group policies.
• Cash Flow Management: Monitor cash flow and financial performance metrics to identify risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Policy Development and Compliance: Maintain, develop, and improve accounting policies, procedures, and control to ensure compliance with regulatory, group policies requirements, and accuracy in financial reporting.
• Process improvement: identify and continuously improvement to financial reporting, simplify processes with innovative automation related systems.
• Team Leadership: Supervise and guide the accounting staff, ensuring efficient operations and reliable financial data production.

II. Requirement:

• Bachelor's degree in finance accounting. Professional certifications or on progress ACCA, CPA are preferred.
• Over 10 years experiences in accounting and 5 years in management role within manufacturing, FMCG.
• Strong knowledge in VAS, IFRS, Custom, Tax regulations and VAT refundable.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex financial data with insights and trend analysis.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential for collaboration with various departments, external stakeholders, and levels.
• SAP or ERP experience is plus.

Our Purpose is to be the change for good food and a healthy future. At ofi, we celebrate our diversity. ofi provides equality of opportunity for all persons with respect to hiring without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. All employment decisions will be based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.