Chief Accountant (Up to 50Mil)

Job Summary
We are seeking a qualified and experienced Chief Accountant to lead the accounting, tax, and financial reporting functions of our company in Vietnam. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring full compliance with Vietnamese accounting and tax regulations, overseeing monthly and year-end closing, preparing statutory and management reports, and supporting the conversion of financial statements from VAS to IFRS for group reporting purposes.
This role requires strong hands-on experience in general accounting, tax compliance, financial statement preparation, cash/bank management, audit coordination, and internal control, as well as familiarity with FAST Accounting software and the reporting requirements of an FDI company.
Key responsibilities
1. Accounting Operations & Financial Closing
• Oversee the full spectrum of accounting operations, including GL, AP/AR, bank transactions, accruals, fixed assets, and month-end/year-end closing.
• Ensure accounting records are properly maintained in compliance with Vietnamese Accounting Standards (VAS) and internal policies.
• Review journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting documents to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Manage accounting processes in the FAST Accounting system and maintain data integrity.
2. Financial Reporting & Group Reporting
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, profit & loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports.
• Provide management reports and financial analysis for local management and headquarters.
• Analyze financial performance, cost movements, and key variances, and provide explanations when required.
3. Tax, Statutory Compliance & Audit
• Take responsibility for all tax matters, including VAT, CIT, PIT, FCT (if applicable), tax declarations, and tax finalization.
• Ensure compliance with Vietnamese accounting, tax, and statutory requirements.
• Lead and coordinate statutory audits, tax inspections, and communication with auditors, tax authorities, and external advisors.
• Maintain proper accounting books, invoices, contracts, and statutory supporting documents.
4. Cash Management, Internal Control & Risk Management
• Monitor cash flow, bank balances, funding requirements, and payment schedules.
• Review payment requests and supporting documents to ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting/tax requirements.
• Identify accounting, tax, and operational risks, and recommend practical improvements.
• Strengthen internal controls and improve accounting/reporting processes for better efficiency and governance.
5. Team Management & Business Support
• Work closely with HR, Admin, Legal, and other departments on payroll, contracts, compliance, and finance-related matters.
• Provide accounting and tax guidance to internal stakeholders and support management on finance-related decisions.