Chief Accountant

Company Overview:

The Viet Thai F&B platform (East West) is a multi-brand platform that currently owns and manages approximately 100 restaurants under various leading brands. The platform will continue to expand and introduce new concepts, acquire, and consolidate other F&B brands under this platform.

Main Purpose of the position:

• Manage all accounting activities for BUs under East West (EW)
• Manage Performance and Develop capabilities for Accounting Staffs
• Responsible for monthly/ yearly financial statement and tax finalisation reports for all business within EW
• Priamary liaison for EW in all aspects pertaining to Accounting
• Work with the Banks/ Auditors/ Taxes

Key Accountabilities:

Finance/ Accounting Management

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the accounting department, ensuring accurate and timely financial transactions and reporting.
• Prepare and review financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, ensuring compliance with accounting principles and regulations.
• Develop and implement accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with accounting standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams at EW/Group, to gather and provide financial data and insights for decision-making and strategic planning

Financial Planning & Budgeting

• Manage and control EW annual Budget and weekly payment plan to ensure the working capital and smooth operation.
• Support the Finance Manager in budgeting and forecasting activities, providing input and analysis.

Finance/ Accounting Report

• Monthly/ Quarterly/ Yearly Accounting Reports
• Liaise with external auditors and tax authorities, ensuring compliance with audit and tax requirements.
• Prepare and check tax reports monthly, quarterly, yearly and submit on time
• Main contact when working with tax authority, bank officer and other government parties.
• Update tax regulation, manage risk of tax in the business activites

Team Accountant Management

• Mentor and provide guidance to the accounting team, promoting professional growth and ensuring high-quality work.
• Stay updated with changes in accounting regulations and standards, implementing necessary adjustments to accounting practices and policies.

Other

• Other tasks assigned by Finance manager
• Other data and ad-hoc analysis as requested by other department

Education:

• Degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Chief Accountant Certification is required.
• CPA Level is a plus

Experience:

• 7-10 years in accounting with at least 2 years experiences as CA in F&B industry and people management .
• Experience with tax authorities, VAS/ IFRS
• Experience with managing financial reporting of a business with at least two revenue or product lines.

Work related skills:

• Experience in setting up accouting system and establishing SOP's and internal control policies.
• Experience building and managing teams across all accouting fuctional areas

Soft skills:

• Independent working and problem-solving skills
• Quick learning and Flexible
• Self organize and time management
• Proactive, organized, analytical and great interpersonal skills
• Clear communication