Chief Accountant – Korean Logistics Company (50-55tr)

Chief Accountant cum Human Resources & General Affairs :

1. Industry Insight:
   • Understand the logistics sector, international freight forwarding, and customer needs for Export Processing Enterprises (EPE).
2. Tax Management:
   • Handle tax policies, ensuring compliance with Value Added Tax (VAT), Corporate Income Tax (CIT), Personal Income Tax (PIT), Foreign Contractor Tax (FCT), Qualified Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax (QDMTT), Transfer Pricing (TP), and other regulations for logistics companies.
   • Manage VAT refunds.
   • Keep track of tax law updates, including benefits and obligations, and work with tax authorities to address issues.
3. Audit & Reporting:
   • Have 5-7 years of experience working with Big 4 auditing firms.
   • Implement and oversee International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS):
     • Apply IFRS per Vietnam’s roadmap and foreign company standards.
     • Adjust accounting policies to match IFRS and company practices.
   • Submit monthly management reports to the Korean parent company.
4. Contract Oversight:
   • Manage input and output contracts based on Korean parent company rules and local laws.
5. Internal Controls:
   • Improve tax and accounting compliance by refining internal processes.
   • Ensure financial reports are clear and efficient.
6. Team Management:
   • Lead accounting, tax, and finance teams to complete tasks on time.
   • Train staff to boost their skills and expertise.
7. Financial Advice:
   • Guide the Board of Directors on tax and accounting effects of new business plans, including financial and salary policies.
   • Assess financial performance and tax risks for investment projects.
8. Import-Export Support:
   • Work with the import-export team to handle documents and advise on legal changes.

also HR & GA works:

1. Labor Law Knowledge:
   • Know labor and social insurance laws for Vietnamese and foreign employees.
   • Update company labor, salary, and benefit rules to comply with Vietnamese laws and Korean parent company standards.
2. Employee Policies:
   • Manage insurance for Vietnamese staff.
   • Handle work permits and visa extensions for foreign employees.
   • Prepare and end labor contracts.
   • Report on salary increases and inflation to the Board annually.
3. Government Liaison:
   • Deal with labor, social insurance, and police agencies as needed.
4. Recruitment:
   • Manage hiring, assess candidates, and meet department and Korean parent company needs.
5. Cost Management:
   • Oversee office rental, car rental, taxi cards, stationery, and other administrative costs.

• Submit an English CV (Vietnamese CVs will not be accepted)

• Education & Certifications:
  • Hold a university degree or higher in Accounting, Auditing, Finance, or similar fields, and have a Chief Accountant Certificate.
  • Preference for candidates with international certifications like ACCA, CPA, or CMA.
• Experience:
  • At least 7-10 years in accounting, auditing, or tax.
  • Minimum 5-7 years in a management role.
  • Experience with top auditing firms or logistics companies is a plus.
• Knowledge:
  • Skilled in VAT, CIT, PIT, FCT, QDMTT, TP, and tax refunds.
  • Understand Vietnam’s tax and financial laws, including recent changes.
  • Familiarity with US GAAP, IFRS, and global accounting rules is preferred.
• Skills:
  • Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving.
  • Good at communication, negotiation, and leading teams.
  • Fluent in English for financial reporting and dealing with tax authorities or global partners.
  • Experienced with accounting software and ERP systems (e.g., Oracle).
  • Korean language skills are a bonus.
• Qualities:
  • Careful, honest, and highly responsible.
  • Able to work under pressure and respond quickly to management requests.
  • Willing to learn and stay updated on laws and accounting.