Finance and Accounting Manager - Real Estate Services

Role Purpose
The Finance and Accounting Manager will take full ownership of the company's finance and accounting function in Vietnam. This role is responsible for ensuring accuracy, transparency, and control across all financial operations, while providing clear, actionable insights to support business
decision-making.
This is a hands-on role requiring an independent and commercially minded individual who
can identify issues, implement improvements, and strengthen financial discipline across the business.
Reporting Line
Reports to: Managing Director (Vietnam)
Dotted line: Regional Finance / Head Office
Key Responsibilities
1. Financial Reporting & Control
 Deliver accurate and timely monthly financial reports, including variance analysis and
commentary
 Ensure all financial records comply with local regulations and group reporting
standards
 Manage month-end and year-end closing processes
 Oversee preparation of statutory financial statements
2. Business Partnering & Commercial Insight
 Provide financial insights to the Managing Director to support strategic and
operational decisions
 Analyse profitability by business line, client, and service offering
 Support budgeting, forecasting, and performance tracking
 Assist in pricing, cost control, and margin improvement initiatives
3. Cashflow & Working Capital Management
 Take ownership of cashflow forecasting and liquidity management
 Actively manage receivables and improve collection cycles
 Monitor expenses and enforce financial discipline across the business
4. Tax, Compliance & Audit
 Ensure full compliance with Vietnamese tax and statutory requirements
 Oversee preparation and submission of all tax filings
 Act as the primary liaison with auditors, tax advisors, and external stakeholders
 Manage annual audit process and resolve any issues efficiently
5. Process Improvement & Controls
 Review and improve existing accounting processes, controls, and reporting accuracy
 Identify inefficiencies or risks and implement practical solutions
 Strengthen internal controls and ensure proper documentation of financial
procedures
6. Regional & Group Coordination
 Manage reporting to Regional / Head Office and respond to information requests
 Handle intercompany transactions, transfer pricing, and FX matters
 Ensure alignment between local and group finance requirements
7. Accounting Operations & Bookkeeping
 Oversee and, where necessary, directly handle day-to-day accounting entries,
including AP, AR, general ledger, and journal postings
 Review and ensure accuracy of accounting records, supporting schedules, and
reconciliations
 Perform and/or review monthly balance sheet reconciliations (bank, receivables,
payables, accruals, intercompany, fixed assets)
 Ensure proper revenue recognition and cost allocation in line with accounting
standards and company policies
 Maintain and monitor fixed asset register, including capitalization, depreciation, and
disposals
 Supervise invoice issuance, billing accuracy, and proper supporting documentation
 Ensure timely processing of payments and proper documentation for all
disbursements
 Maintain proper filing and documentation of accounting records in compliance with
audit and tax requirements
 Support payroll accounting, ensuring alignment between HR, payroll reports, and
accounting records
 Review and validate accounting entries related to tax (VAT, CIT, FCT, PIT) before
submission
 Ensure accounting system integrity, including chart of accounts, data accuracy, and
proper use of accounting software
Key Outcomes (Success Measures)
 Monthly reporting delivered accurately and on time
 Clear visibility on financial performance and cashflow
 Clean audit outcomes with no major adjustments
 Improved working capital management and receivables collection
 Strong internal controls and well-documented processes
 Reliable, proactive financial support to the Managing Director