Assistant Accounting Manager

Established in 1956, Maxim's Group is one of the leading companies in the food and beverage industry in Asia, specializing in Chinese, Western, Japanese, and Southeast Asian cuisines. JCR (Japanese Chain Restaurants) is a subgroup specializing in Japanese cuisine. As a franchise unit, Maxim’s has introduced and developed brands such as Genki Sushi and Sen-ryo in Hong Kong since 2006. Genki Sushi is known as the largest sushi chain in the city, focusing on fresh ingredients and high quality. Meanwhile, Sen-ryo is the first sushi restaurant in Hong Kong to have a sake bar, offering customers a unique culinary experience.

With a mission of innovation and providing excellent culinary experiences, we welcome talented candidates to join us in developing and succeeding in the Vietnamese market.

Job scope As the Assistant Accounting Manager, you will be a project leader for particularly assigned group companies to structure accounting fundamentals and process for all modules and ensure smooth ongoing accounting operations and related internal controls to be in place and properly complied. Also being an active assistant to the Accounting Manager involved in all finance-related project implementation.

Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain financial policies and procedures to ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
• Develop and implement an efficient and accurate accounting system from scratch.
• Manage the day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payables, accounts receivables, general ledger, and inventory accounting.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes to produce accurate and reliable financial statements.
• Prepare and analyze financial reports, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, budget vs. actual reports, and month-end and year-end analysis.
• Coordinate internal and external audits, ensuring all documentation is prepared and submitted in a timely manner.
• Monitor and control cash flow to maximize operational efficiency and working capital management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as operations, procurement, and sales, to provide financial insights and support decision-making.
• Prepare and present financial forecasts, budgets, and variance analyses to management, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Provide financial analysis and support for new business initiatives and projects.
• Manage and lead the accounting team, providing guidance, training, and mentoring to optimize their performance and professional growth.
• Stay up to date with changes in accounting regulations, standards, and industry best practices to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.
• Deal with government agencies to ensure compliance with regulations.

· Preparing and submitting corporate tax reports to the authorities

• Prepare various reports as required by management.
• Other ad-hoc assignments

Required Knowledge, Skill and Abilities

- Result-oriented

- Big-picture perspective

- Good command of English skills (reading, writing, listening, and speaking)

- Excellence command of MS Excel

- Familiarity with the D365 system is a plus.

- Detail oriented, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Able to balance multiple priorities and manageable volume of transactions.

- Able to proactively work and deal with ambiguity.

- Be initiative, a self-starter, and able to work in a demanding, high-pressure environment.

- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities.

- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

- Proven leadership and team management capabilities.

- Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.

- Flexibility and adaptability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced startup environment.

Basic Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field. A professional accounting qualification (e.g., CPA) is highly preferred.

- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in accounting, preferably in the F&B or hospitality industry.

- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and regulations.

- Experience in setting up accounting systems and processes for a new business.

- Demonstrated proficiency in accounting software and MS Office, with advanced Excel skills.