Chief Accountant

We are a European-based electronics manufacturer with almost 30 years of experience delivering fully integrated production solutions. With in-house capabilities spanning PCB manufacturing, electronics assembly, and plastic injection moulding, we streamline the entire process, offering our partners greater speed, flexibility, and control over costs and lead times. We are expanding our manufacturing operations to Vietnam, which is located in Vinh Loc Industrial Park 2, Ben Luc District, Long An Province.

We are looking for an experienced Chief Accountant to lead our accounting operations and ensure compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and local tax legislation. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial reporting, internal controls, and hands-on experience with ERP system implementation and optimization. This leadership role is pivotal in building up the accounting team and driving accounting excellence in our newly established facility of a multinational electronic manufacturing corporation.

In this role, you will:

- Set up and manage the accounting team in full-cycle of daily processes as well as month-end/year-end close processes in compliance with VAS (Vietnamese Accounting Standards) and IFRS.

- Design, implement, and monitor effective internal controls and accounting policies.

- Ensure timely, accurate preparation and submission of tax filings and returns (CIT, VAT, import, withholding tax, etc.) in compliance with local tax laws and regulations. Liaise with tax authorities.

- Ensure timely, accurate payroll calculation and processing.

- Ensure timely and accurate Group and management reporting, as well as other internal/external financial reporting to relevant authorities.

- Oversee the preparation and submission of financial statements following VAS and IFRS (for local compliance and group reporting purposes, respectively)

- Act as the main contact for external auditors and manage the annual audit process.

- Drive the successful implementation of the ERP system, including needs assessment, system design, data integrity and testing.

- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of changes in tax legislation and assess their impact on the company.

- Provide financial insights and support strategic business decisions.

- Develop and mentor the accounting team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.

What we offer:

- The opportunity to build and lead a new department from scratch.

- Be part of a strong and rapidly expanding global company.

- Long-term career growth in the electronics manufacturing industry.

- Dynamic and supportive international team environment.

- A culture that rewards curiosity, ownership, and results.

Working hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Remote work will be applied until the factory is completed.

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Auditing.

- Chief Accountant Certificate is required. Professional certifications such as CPA, ACCA, or ACA are a strong plus.

- Minimum of 8–10 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a Chief Accountant role in a medium or large manufacturing company.

- In-depth knowledge of Vietnamese legislation (accounting, finance, and taxation) and proven expertise in IFRS.

- Experienced with ERP systems (preferably MS Dynamics 365) & advanced Excel.

- Experienced with payroll calculation and processing.

- Strong leadership, problem-solving and analytical skills, attention to detail, integrity, and communication.

- Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with other departments, international HQ and external parties (Banks, Government offices, Auditors, Tax authorities etc.).

- Language proficiency: Vietnamese – required, English – minimum B2 level (written and spoken).