Senior Accountant

The Senior Accountant plays at a senior level position and is responsible for ensuring accuracy and integrity of financial records, supporting periodic closing process following the corporate guidance, complying with tax regulation and contributing to financial reporting and process improvements. The ideal candidate should have a solid accounting knowledge, hands-on experience in general ledger accounting, detail-oriented skills and the ability to work under the pressure.

1. General Ledger and Financial Closing

● Responsible for accounting bookkeeping to ensure all transactions are recorded accurately, completely, and in compliance with Vietnamese Accounting Standards (VAS) and company policies.

● Perform regular reconciliation processes including journal entries, accruals, provisions, prepayments, bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies in financial records.

● Assist the Accounting Manager with month-end closing activities and reporting

2. Accounts Payable and Gross-to-Net Management

● Process supplier invoices, verify documentation, and record transactions into the accounting system.

● Prepare payment orders on the internet banking platform for approved supplier invoices and employee expenses.

● Work closely with Financial Analyst and Business Controller to validate GTN payments to key accounts. Ensuring the sufficient supporting documents (contract, approval, credit note) and complete customer master data for GTN transactions.

● Facilitate proper AR net-off entries while complying with accounting and audit requirements.

3. Payrolls and Employee Cost Governance

● Perform payroll verification in coordination with HR, ensuring correct payroll entries in the general ledger, and proper supporting documents for audit and tax purposes.

● Manage employee reimbursement processes, including travel, entertainment and other operational claims.

● Verify compliance with internal policies and tax requirements before approval and posting.

● Maintain documentation and audit trails for employee claims and flag policy deviation.

● Monitor payroll and personnel cost provisions and reconciliation.

4. Inventory & Cost Accounting / Kế toán Hàng tồn kho & Giá thành

● Manage stock movements, stock provisions and reconcile inventory sub-ledger to general ledger.

● Assist Accounting Manager in preparing and reviewing inventory valuations, standard cost reviews and cost variance reports. Investigating and explaining fluctuations in cost and inventory balances.

● Consolidate data and proceed the calculation of cost of goods.

● Coordinate with warehouse and production teams to conduct regular physical stock counts and investigate variances.

● Coordinate with the Business Controller to support cost analysis for products and processes.

5. Compliance, Taxation and Audit

● Ensure accuracy and compliance in VAT, CIT, PIT filings and related tax obligations.

● Prepare supporting documentation for tax returns and liaise with tax authorities and consultants as necessary. Maintaining supporting documentation for tax returns, general ledger entries and key financial reports.

● Track non-deductible expense and ensure proper classification and documentation in accordance with local tax rules.

● Facilitate internal and external audit processes, including preparation of working papers, reconciliations, and responding to auditor’s queries.

● Work closely with Line Manager to identify control weaknesses, recommend improvement of the accounting process and update internal financial SOPs and accounting practices to ensure tax and corporate compliance.

6. System/ Process Improvement and Cross Functional Collaboration

● Support ERP and system enhancement projects (e.g Chart of account, approval workflows, digital archiving).

● Actively contribute to finance transformation initiatives and internal SOP development

● Liaise with cross-functional teams to ensure business transactions are accurately reflected in financial records.

● Coordinate with Accounting Manager to provide accounting guidance to stakeholders to ensure alignment with accounting policies and documentation requirements.

● Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

○ At least 3+ years of experience in accounting

○ Experience with Big 4 or public accounting firms is preferred.

○ Experience in FDI, manufactory business is preferred

Working Condition : Full- time, back office. Regular factory visits might be required.

● Skills

○ Strong understanding of accounting standards (IFRS, VAS) and local tax regulation.

○ Transfer pricing knowledge is mandatorily required.

○ Hands-on ability

○ High attention to detail and proactive mindset

○ Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, accounting software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, FAST/MISA). Big data experience is a plus.

○ Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.

○ Good communication and interpersonal skills

○ Ability to manage multiple tasks and work under pressure.

Preferred Qualities

● CPA/ ACCA qualification is an advantage

● Experience with local tax regulation, especially Transfer Pricing

● Experience with process improvement or ERP system implementation is a plus.

● Team- oriented wih a willingness to mentor junior staff if required.

● Experience to work with cross-functional teams.

● Fluent English skills.