Operations Director

Working location: Ho Chi Minh City |   Type of employee: Full-time

Report to: Vice President |   Level: Director

The Operations Director is responsible for overseeing the Company's core operational functions, with primary focus on Finance & Accounting, corporate governance, and legal oversight, while supporting the effective management of broader shared services across the organization.

This role serves as a key business partner to the leadership team, ensuring strong internal controls, operational efficiency, and compliance standards to support sustainable business growth. The ideal candidate brings a solid foundation in Finance & Accounting, combined with leadership experience in cross-functional business operations and the capability to gradually expand oversight across additional corporate functions.

I. Responsibilities:

1. Finance, Governance & Compliance

• Oversee Finance & Accounting & Legal operations, including budgeting, financial planning, cash flow management, and internal controls.
• Strengthen corporate governance frameworks, compliance standards, and operational risk management practices.
• Provide legal oversight on contracts, licensing, regulatory matters, and coordination with external advisors.
• Manage relationships with banks and financial institutions, including corporate financing, credit facilities, and treasury-related matters..

2. Operational Leadership

• Drive operational excellence and process efficiency across core business functions.
• Develop and improve policies, SOPs, and internal processes to support organizational scalability and business continuity.
• Identify risks, control gaps, and improvement opportunities across operational workflows.

3. Cross-functional Management

• Partner with and support shared service functions including HR, Operations Admin, IT, and Supply Chain to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration and strengthen accountability across teams.
• Support organizational development and operational alignment across Vietnam and regional markets when required.

4. Strategic Business Partnership

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on operational priorities, business risks, and organizational improvement opportunities.
• Support strategic planning, resource allocation, and long-term business growth initiatives.

II. Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or Law; professional certifications (CPA, ACCA, CFA, or equivalent) are highly preferred.
• Minimum 8–10 years of professional experience, with a strong foundation in Finance & Accounting leadership.
• Mandatory experience in Finance & Accounting, with solid exposure to corporate governance, compliance, and legal-related matters.
• Proven experience in building or improving internal controls, business processes, and operational frameworks.
• Experience overseeing or collaborating with additional corporate functions such as HR, Administration, IT, or Logistics is highly preferred.
• Strong analytical thinking, business acumen, and problem-solving capability.
• Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on in a fast-paced business environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills in Vietnamese and English.

III. RECRUITMENT PROCESS:

CV Application → 1. Interview with Vice President & Heads of Department -> 2. Interview with Chairman.

Reference checks will be conducted for shortlisted candidates at the final stage of the recruitment process.

Qualified Candidates will be shortlisted and contacted

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