Chief Accountant

Purpose of Position/ Mục đích của công việc

Serve as the Chief Accountant for both a Vietnamese foreign-owned limited liability company and a Vietnamese representative office of a foreign entity, ensure accurate, transparent, and compliant financial management in accordance with Vietnamese laws, regulations, and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

Duties and Responsibilities/ Nhiệm vụ và trách nhiệm

• Oversee all accounting and tax operations to ensure full compliance with Vietnam's accounting standards and tax regulations, including review and monitor the work of external bookkeeping service provider.

• Lead the preparation, review, and submission of statutory financial reports and coordinate annual audits, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.

• Prepare and submit management reports for group financial management and consolidation purposes, supporting accurate, efficient & timely financial consolidation at the corporate group level.

• Develop, implement, and maintain effective accounting systems and internal controls to safeguard the company’s assets, financial data and reputation.

• Ensure timely and accurate submission of all tax filings, including corporate income tax, value-added tax, withholding tax and other statutory tax declarations in accordance with Vietnamese tax laws and deadlines.

• Act as liaison with tax authorities and auditors, ensuring smooth communication and resolution during inspections or audits.

• Manage the company’s liquidity, cash flow, and funding projections to support stable daily operations.

• Liaise with commercial banks to ensure compliance with local government requirements and facilitate timely payments, including endorsement and approval of bank payment documents as required by local regulations.

• Provide timely, relevant financial data and analysis to support management and the commercial team in strategic decision-making.

o Support product pricing, sales forecasting, and margin optimization.

o Provide financial input for new product launches, promotional spend, and ROI evaluation.

o Collaborate with Supply Chain on inventory controls and cost-saving initiatives.

• Ensure adherence to corporate anti-bribery, anti-corruption, and ethics policies.

Key Result Areas/ Cơ sở đánh giá kết quả

• Statutory financial reports submission

• Management reports submission

• Internal controls

• Tax filings

• Smooth commercial operation

• Compliance

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in accounting.

• Chief Accountant Certification.

Experience:

• 5 years or more in Chief Accountant role,

• Solid understanding of accounting standards, International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), internal controls and compliance, and local tax regulations

• Experience in pharma, consumer goods and/or medical devices business is a plus.

• Experience in dealing with multinational teams is a plus.

Others/ Những vấn đề liên quan khác

• Transparency and integrity.

• Positive attitude “CAN DO”, energetic and good team player.

• Self-motivated and a self-starter continuously looking for process improvements, Innovation thinking.

• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

• Fluent in English both written and spoken.

• Good Computer literacy (MS Office: Word, Excel, Power Point, Accounting System).