Finance Manager Soft Commodity Processing Facility

FINANCE MANAGER

Soft Commodity Processing Facility | Dong Nai Province, Vietnam

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ABOUT THE COMPANY

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We are a mid-size soft commodity processing company operating a manufacturing facility in Dong Nai Province, Vietnam. Our facility runs multiple shifts with approximately 40 workers per shift and reports to a Group Headquarters in Hong Kong. We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead the finance function of the Vietnamese operation and act as the key financial link between the facility and the Group.

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ROLE OVERVIEW

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Based at our Dong Nai facility with regular travel to and from Ho Chi Minh City, the Finance Manager holds full responsibility for the financial management, statutory compliance, and internal control environment of the Vietnamese entity. The role combines statutory accounting and tax compliance with commercial finance — budgeting, product costing, cash management, and Group reporting — and works in close partnership with the facility's senior leadership on the ground.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

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Financial Management & Reporting

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual closing process; deliver accurate and timely financial statements to Group Finance in Hong Kong

• Prepare Group reporting packs, KPI dashboards, and variance analysis in line with Group deadlines and formats

• Manage the annual statutory audit and act as the primary contact for external auditors and the outsourced accounting service provider

Budgeting, Planning & Cost Control

• Prepare the facility's annual budget and rolling forecasts in coordination with the local leadership team and Group HQ

• Monitor actual performance against budget; identify variances, explain drivers, and recommend corrective action

• Develop and maintain product costing models covering raw material, conversion, wastage, and overhead

• Analyse yields, processing efficiency, and cost per unit; work with operations to identify cost-saving opportunities

• Review capital expenditure proposals and support investment appraisal

Tax & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with Vietnamese tax obligations — VAT, CIT, PIT, FCT, and transfer pricing documentation

• Oversee the preparation and submission of VAT refund claims and manage the process through to receipt

• Manage tax authority inspections, queries, and audits; maintain complete supporting documentation

• Monitor changes in Vietnamese accounting, tax, and foreign exchange regulations and assess their impact on the business

Treasury & Cash Management

• Manage cash flow forecasting, working capital, and bank relationships

• Oversee foreign currency exposures arising from imported raw materials and exported finished goods

• Control payment runs and ensure adequate liquidity for operational and statutory obligations

• Manage intercompany balances and settlements with Group entities

Internal Control & Risk

• Design, implement, and maintain internal controls over inventory, procurement, payments, payroll, and revenue

• Support Group internal audit reviews and implement agreed remediation actions

• Safeguard company assets through effective stock count, fixed asset, and cash control procedures

Commercial & Operational Partnership

• Act as finance business partner to the facility's leadership, providing analysis to support commercial and operational decisions

• Reconcile import/export costs, customs duties, and logistics charges to the accounts

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REQUIREMENTS

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Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline

• Vietnamese Chief Accountant certificate (Chứng chỉ Kế toán trưởng) required, or eligibility to obtain it

• ACCA, CPA (Vietnam or international), or equivalent professional qualification strongly preferred

Experience

• Minimum 6–10 years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including at least 2–3 years in a finance management role

• Proven experience in a manufacturing, food processing, agribusiness, or commodity processing environment

• Demonstrated experience in product/factory cost accounting and inventory control

• Track record of managing Vietnamese statutory compliance, tax filings, and VAT refunds

• Experience reporting into a foreign parent or regional headquarters

• Exposure to import/export operations, customs, and foreign currency transactions

Skills & Competencies

• Strong technical command of Vietnamese Accounting Standards (VAS) and Vietnamese tax law; familiarity with IFRS an advantage

• Proficient with ERP and accounting systems; advanced Excel and financial modelling skills

• Commercially minded — able to translate financial data into practical recommendations for operations

• Strong internal control mindset with the confidence to challenge and escalate where required

• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines across statutory and Group timetables

• Effective people manager, able to develop a small team

• High integrity and professional discretion

Language

• Fluent in both Vietnamese and English (written and spoken) — essential for managing the local team and reporting to Hong Kong HQ

Other

• Based in or willing to commute from Ho Chi Minh City to Dong Nai Province on a regular basis

• Valid Vietnamese work authorisation (or eligibility to obtain)

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WHAT WE OFFER

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• Competitive salary package commensurate with experience and qualifications

• Travel allowance / transport support between Ho Chi Minh City and Dong Nai

• Ownership of the finance function for a growing operation, with direct visibility to Group leadership

• Collaborative international working environment