Deputy Head Of Accounting

About Phuc Sinh Corporation
Phuc Sinh Corporation is one of Vietnam's leading exporters of premium agricultural commodities - including pepper, coffee, cashew nuts, cassia, star anise, chili, and desiccated coconut - with over 20 years of experience supplying global markets across Europe, the USA, Asia, and beyond. With a strong commitment to quality (BRC, HACCP, ISO 9001:2015 certified) and sustainability (Rainforest Alliance), we are a fast-growing corporation with multiple subsidiaries and factories across Vietnam. Our team is the backbone of everything we do, and we invest in people who are motivated, sharp, and ready to grow with us.
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Role Overview
We are looking for an experienced and driven Deputy Head of Accounting to join our Finance & Accounting leadership team. In this role, you will work closely with the Head of Accounting to oversee the full accounting function - managing the team, ensuring the integrity of financial records, leading monthly and annual closing processes, and delivering accurate, timely financial reports in compliance with Vietnamese regulations. This is a leadership role for someone who combines technical accounting depth with the ability to manage people, build systems, and communicate clearly with senior management.
***Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Oversight
- Supervise, assign, and review the daily work of accounting staff; provide coaching and on-the-job guidance to develop team capability.
- Ensure the team meets all deadlines for payments, reporting, and statutory submissions.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for the accounting function when the Head of Accounting is unavailable.
Financial Reporting & Closing
- Lead and coordinate the month-end and year-end closing process; review journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations prepared by the team.
- Prepare and review financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement) in accordance with Vietnamese Accounting Standards (VAS).
- Analyze financial results and provide commentary for management review.
- Consolidate financial data from subsidiary entities when required.
Tax & Compliance
- Oversee the preparation and submission of all statutory tax declarations: VAT, CIT, PIT, and others as required.
- Ensure full compliance with Vietnamese Accounting Standards, tax laws, and internal control policies.
- Liaise with external auditors and tax authorities; prepare supporting documentation for audits and inspections.
- Monitor changes in accounting and tax regulations and communicate implications to the team and management.
Cost Accounting & Financial Control
- Oversee cost tracking for export-import operations, raw material procurement, and manufacturing activities across subsidiaries.
- Review and approve payment documents, supplier invoices, and expense claims.
- Identify and implement process improvements to strengthen internal controls and increase accounting efficiency.
Budgeting & Planning Support
- Assist the Head of Accounting in preparing annual budgets and periodic financial forecasts.
- Monitor actual performance against budget; flag significant variances and recommend corrective actions.
Reporting & Communication
- Prepare and present regular financial reports to the Head of Accounting and Finance Director.
- Communicate proactively with Operations, Sales, Procurement, and other departments to ensure accurate and timely financial data.
- Perform other tasks as assigned by senior management.