Chief Accountant (Logistics Industry)

Role Overview: We are seeking a skilled Chief Accountant to join our logistics company in Bien Hoa, Dong Nai. This role is for a proactive professional who will act as a strategic partner to the General Director, with a dotted-line reporting relationship to the Financial Controller in Singapore. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in logistics operations (warehousing, freight forwarding, import/export) and play a key role in monthly accounts closing, budgeting, and financial analysis.

Key Responsibilities:

Under the assignment of the General Director (Vietnam), this position will be fully responsible for one of the following functional duties:

- Act as a business partner to the General Director, providing financial insights and operational support.

- Oversee monthly accounts closing, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

- Prepare and submit financial statements, cash flow forecasts, HR reports, annual budgets, and other ad hoc reports as required.

- Coordinate with payroll agents on payroll matters.

- Liaise with external auditors during statutory audits and with tax authorities or regulators as needed.

- Monitor and analyze operational costs, identifying efficiency and improvement opportunities.

- Ensure compliance with VAS, company policies, and group-level requirements.

- Support the implementation of financial controls and process improvements.

- Provide forecasts and contribute to strategic planning.

- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of logistics operations to reflect business activities accurately.

- Work closely with the Financial Controller (Singapore) on group reporting, compliance, and budgeting.

- Participate in cross-border projects and audits assigned by the Financial Controller.

Reporting Structure:

- Solid Line: General Director (Vietnam) - responsible for day-to-day management, performance reviews, and local operational support (e.g., assisting in the preparation of client quotations, drafting service contracts, etc.).

- Dotted Line: Financial Controller (Singapore) - responsible for group-level financial reporting, compliance, and cross-border initiatives.

Requirements:

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; Chief Accountant certificate or equivalent preferred.

- 3+ years’ experience in accounting leadership, ideally in logistics, warehousing, or freight forwarding.

- Strong command of VAS, tax regulations, and exposure to multinational environments; IFRS knowledge (IFRS 16) a plus.

- Proven ability in monthly closing, budgeting, and financial reporting under tight deadlines.

- Proficiency in accounting software and MS Excel; strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Fluent in Vietnamese, with good English communication.

- Capable of working independently and effectively in a matrix reporting structure, partnering with senior management.

Preferred Qualities:

- Experience in a multinational logistics environment.

- Strong knowledge of Vietnamese tax regulations and compliance.

- Proven ability to drive process improvements and enhance efficiency.

- Comfortable working within matrix or dotted-line reporting structures.

Benefits:

- Attractive salary and