Senior Accounting Manager

ABOUT KFC

Colonel Harland Sanders opened the first KFC in Corbin, Kentucky, in 1938. He started with one restaurant, 11 herbs and spices, and an idea. From there, our incredible brand and product grew to what it is today. KFC is one of the five brands operated by our parent company, Yum! Along with Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, The Habit Burger Grill and recently added Heartstyles.

KFC first came to Vietnam in 1997 with our first restaurant in Super Bowl, Ho Chi Minh City. Today, we are the biggest business in the fast-food industry in Vietnam, with more than 200 restaurants run and 5,000 restaurant team members. The Restaurant Support Centre (RSC) is located at the Bluesky office, Tan Binh District near Tan Son Nhat Airport.

POSITION SUMMARY

Role Title: Senior Accounting Manager

Department: Finance Accounting

Role Purpose:

The Senior Accounting Manager leads all accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance, and strong internal controls. Reporting to the CFO, the role manages accounting teams, supports business and investment decisions, and drives continuous improvement to safeguard the company's financial health.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Accounting Governance & Financial Closing

Lead and oversee all accounting functions, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Sales Accounting, Cost of Sales (COS), Inventory, and Tax, ensuring clear ownership and segregation of duties.

Establish, maintain, and continuously enhance closing checklists, key reconciliations, and review controls to ensure audit-ready financials at all times.

Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing in compliance with Vietnamese Accounting Standards (VAS), local statutory requirements, and internal policies.

2. Financial Reporting, Cost Control & Management Insights

Prepare, review, and present accurate financial and accounting reports; review financial statements, executive reports and key reconciliations prior to submission to the CFO, General Director (GD) and Management Committee (if required).

Interpret financial information for management, provide insights, and recommend performance drivers, variances versus budget/AOP, and emerging trends.

Analyze financial data, including costs, pricing structures, variable contributions, sales results, and performance versus business plans and budget/AOP.

Develop financial trends, projections, and forward-looking insights based on historical and current financial data.

Identify, evaluate, and drive cost optimization and cost-reduction opportunities across the business.

Provide accounting and financial inputs for investment evaluations, business initiatives, and strategic decision-making in close partnership with the CFO, GD.

3. Internal Controls, Risk & Compliance

Oversee tax compliance including VAT, PIT, WHT, CIT and other statutory filings; proactively manage tax risks and exposures, working with tax auditors, and building good relationships with tax authorities, and relevant government agencies.

Maintain the overall financial health of the organization through strong accounting governance, internal controls, and compliance frameworks.

Oversee accounting operations and contribute to financial planning activities, including budget preparation and monitoring, in coordination with the Finance team.

4. Partnering With Banks And External Auditor

Coordinate with banks on bank account management, credit facilities, guarantees, covenants monitoring, and compliance reporting.

Ensure proper accounting treatment, documentation, and reconciliation for bank transactions, borrowings, interest, fees, and cash management activities.

Manage cash flow planning, liquidity management, and financing-related analyses, including scenario and covenant impact assessments.

Work with external auditors by ensuring timely preparation and high quality of audit schedules, working papers, reconciliations, and supporting documentation. Proactively identify, manage, and resolve audit findings, control deficiencies, and accounting issues in order to finalize the statutory reports as required timeline.

5. People, Process & Systems Excellence

Drive consistency, accountability, and execution excellence across all accounting teams.

Lead, coach, and develop accounting team.

Continuously improve accounting processes, automation, and system improvements (Current accounting system and accounting tools) to enhance efficiency, data quality, and scalability.

Key Experiences:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in accounting or finance roles.

At least 5 years of experience in a managerial or senior accounting role (e.g., Accounting Manager, Chief Accountant).

Experience leading end-to-end accounting operations and financial closing

Direct experience working with auditors and tax authorities

Proven experience managing and developing accounting teams

Experience in large-scale or fast-paced organizations is an advantage

Professional skills:

Strong expertise in financial accounting, financial reporting, and statutory compliance.

In-depth knowledge of Vietnamese Accounting Standards (VAS) and local tax regulations.

Experience in cost, inventory, and margin analysis

Ability to analyze financial data and provide actionable insights

Strong internal control and risk management mindset

Proficient in ERP systems and accounting software

Good leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

High integrity, accuracy, and attention to detail

Professional English proficiency