General Accountant

About Marou

Marou is a vertically-integrated chocolate company dedicated to crafting the finest artisanal chocolates using only the highest quality ingredients. With a commitment to exceptional taste, sustainability, creativity, and design, we aim to provide a unique and indulgent chocolate experience to our customers. Our products are distributed worldwide, and we pride ourselves on maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.

ROLE PURPOSE

The General Accountant is responsible for performing and overseeing accounting activities in accordance with accounting principles and standards, ensuring effective control of the organization's financial resources and full compliance with relevant regulations, laws, and reporting requirements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY

General Accounting:

- Oversee daily transactions, including accounts payable/receivable & general ledger and banking.

• Participate in regular tax & external audits
• Manage month-end and year-end closing
• Monitor the daily performance of the accounting members
• Follow financial data rules into useable information and maintain updated records
• Track the progress of financial and accounting objectives
• Training/ guildline for colleagues about accounting policies and procedures, aligned with the company's targets
• Ensure compliance with the law

Inventory:

• Maintain Inventory records in compliance with SOP, current regulations and law.
• Ensure costing is applied in accordance with SOP, current regulations and law
• Review true & fair in Volume & Valuation whole Marou ( Factory + Shops)

Account payable:

• Maintain account payable records in compliance with SOP, current regulation and law.
• Ensure expenses are booked to the right cost elements, cost centers.
• Ensure claims are paid in time according to payment terms set out in contracts, SOP
• Make accruals at month end for closing purposes (operating expense, interest expense..)
• Maintain vendor master and control vendor contacts

Account Receivable:

• Maintain account receivable records in compliance with SOP, current regulation and law.
• Ensure sales are booked & reconcile with Sales Team.
• Follow receivable aging according to payment terms set out in contracts, SOP
• Make accruals at month-end for closing purposes (interest income,..)

Fixed Assets & Other Assets:

• Maintain Fixed Asset Register & Allocation Tools Registers
• Review Depreciation & Amortization
• Ensure to archive supporting docs for Fixed assets for 10 years
• Maintain Fixed Asset & Tools master and control useful years

Other responsibilities:

• Preparing management accounting reports, compliance report (SBV report...) if any
• Reviewing all payment requests from other departments before approval from the Chief Accountant
• Reviewing and analysing accounting data with finance analyst team
• Preparing ad-hoc reports upon request
• Prepare financial reports in accordance with VAS and IFRS
• Work closely with Chief Accountant to set up & control based on SOP.

EXTERNAL:

• Monitoring and managing the organization's bank relationships
• Support the Chief Accountant to provide financial information to Banks/partners serving the funding relationship of the Company;
• Follow up on interest rate/FX risk management
• Debt facilities management

Tax responsibilities:

• Prepare WHT declaration
• Check VAT declaration
• Prepare CIT Declaration
• Assist Chief Accountant to work with tax authority/ Auditors/ Depts

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor in Accounting, Auditing, Finance or relevant field
• Minimum 5 years working in relevant positions or 4 years as Senior Auditor (Big 4 & Mazars auditors will be preferred)
• Proven work experience as an Accounting Supervisor or Senior Auditor
• English speaking & writing
• Experience with accounting software (e.g., Dynamic 365)
• Strong computer skills, MS Excel in particular (managing spreadsheets, creating charts and using advanced formulas)
• Solid knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles, laws and regulations
• Excellent analytical skills to manage large amounts of data
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Team management skills.

PREFERABLE REQUIREMENTS

• Experience in Power BI is a plus
• IFRS/ GAAP Accounting Standard (e.g., ACCA, CMA or CPA) is a plus.

Working time: Monday - Friday

Working location: Green Building, 160 B2 Street, An Khanh Ward, HCMC.

MAROU WORKPLACE COMMITMENT

At Marou, we foster a transparent, diverse, and inclusive workplace where all recruitment and career development decisions are based on qualifications, skills, and experience. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for learning and growth, ensuring fair compensation and safe working conditions, and maintaining a respectful workplace free from harassment and discrimination.

PERSONAL DATA PROCESSING NOTICE

In accordance with the laws on personal data protection, we shall apply the Personal Data Processing Notice to all candidates. By submitting your application to Marou Chocolate, you confirm that you have read and understood the Personal Data Processing Notice available at the following link: Marou-Privacy Notice to Candidates & Employees-EN.pdf, and consent to our processing of your personal data for the purpose of assessing your suitability for the position and preparing for your potential employment with us.