Finance & Accounting Manager

Company Description

Watsons Vietnam, part of the AS Watson Group, operates at the forefront of health and beauty retail in Asia through its innovative Offline plus Online (O+O) platforms. As part of the world's largest international health and beauty retailer, AS Watson Group serves over 6 billion shoppers annually across 17,000 stores in 31 markets and generates revenue exceeding US$24 billion. In Vietnam, Watsons has 15 physical stores in Ho Chi Minh City and represents its presence online through five platforms. With a young and passionate team, Watsons is dedicated to helping customers look good, do good, and feel great every day.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role located in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam as a Finance & Accounting Manager. The responsibilities include oversee all Accounting functions to drive quality output and ensure the financial statements comply with accounting principles, Group policies and local regulations. Responsible for monthly reporting & budgeting, cash management as well as business analysis.

Key Responsibilities

1. Establish and maintain financial system, financial records and control, tax planning and counseling to support business:

• Manage and oversee finance and accounting functions
• Ensure adequate accounting records are in proper control as required by Local Tax Legislation, VAS and Group Office
• Supervise closing activities and ensure regular financial reports are accurately generated on a timely basis
• Ensure adequate accounting records are in proper control as required by Local Tax Legislation, VAS and Group Office
• Supervise closing activities and ensure regular financial reports are accurately generated on a timely basis
• Timely and accurately reporting submission
• Monthly review of Trial Balance, Reconciliation and key reports
• Oversee taxation and related tax planning activity to maximize tax benefit and avoid possible tax exposure risk
• Prepare statutory report and coordinate with Auditor
• Handle insurance and Legal matter

2.Establish and maintain financial analysis and profit planning activities:

• Preparation and timely submission of forecast and budgeting
• Work with stakeholders on forecasting and budgeting activities
• Perform business analysis and prepare feasibility study
• Provide management timely business performance update, advise actions, drive KPI & EBIT delivery
• Regularly review investment proposal and highlight potential opportunities and risks to management

3.Cash management:

• Monitor cash flow and payment
• Manage working capital
• Liaison with bankers and Payment service providers

4.Financial Control & Others:

• Ensure Financal process and activities comply with Group Policies and standard
• Ensure adequate internal controls in place
• Recommend process improvement
• Ensure compliance with Non-Trade procurement activities
• Ensure Financal process and activities comply with Group Policies and standard

5.Team management:

• Train & develop Finance staffs to effectively perform Accounting activities, reporting and analysis.
• Build team spirit
• Play significant role as finance team leader to drive improvement in Finance & Account Department

Qualifications

• University graduated, major in Accounting / Finance
• Experience multinational environment, preferably in retail / FMCG industry..
• Prefer to have Chief Accountant Certificate
• Previous Experience in leading a Finance team as well as communication with HQ is preferred
• Knowledge of Vietnamese financial and accounting law including tax legislation
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight schedules.
• Good communication skills. Fluent English skills (both written and verbal)
• Hands on
• Strong interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good organizational and planning skills.
• Initiatives to strengthen control, establish policies and process improvements
• Passionate management style and a strong desire to lead and perform
• Positive mind, Willing to take challenges, Will work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Team player with the ability to impact and influence at senior levels
• Mature, self-motivated with high personal integrity
• Strong business acumen and strategic mindset

Benefits:

• Fixed bonus and performance bonus
• 100% salary during probation period
• Premium healthcare insurance
• 14 annual leave days per year
• Flexible working time and work from home 1 day per week

How do you apply

• Click apply in job post
• Send email to recruiter via email: [Confidential Information] with subject Application for F&A Manager