Finance Manager

About AI Rudder
AI Rudder is a conversational AI company on a mission to transform how businesses communicate with their customers - across voice and digital channels that feel genuinely human. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Singapore, we're building technologies that bridge languages, enhance understanding, and enable meaningful human-machine communication at scale.
Today, we serve 500+ enterprise clients globally processing 50 million calls daily and having delivered more than 8 billion calls to date.
Most recently, we have raised $50M in a Series B fundraising from leading global investors including Tiger Global, Peak XV Partners, and Cathay Innovation.
How We Work:
AI-first: AI isn't a tool we reach for. It's the default we start from. Every team, every workflow: AI-first.
Global Collaboration: We operate globally and work as one team. Distance is a logistics problem, not a cultural one. We build the habits that make distributed teams actually work
Communication Principle: Simple, Trust, Transparent. We remove unnecessary complexity so people can focus on what matters most.
What We Offer
Learning & Development: Continuous learning through real projects, knowledge sharing session, mentorship, and cross-functional collaboration.
Performance Recognition: Regular performance reviews, feedback, and opportunities for career progression.
Global Exposure: Collaborate with international teams, global rotations, and work with global enterprise customers.
Meaningful Impact: Build AI solutions that create real value for businesses around the world.
Ownership & Autonomy: Freedom to take initiative and drive outcomes.
Team Engagement: Team Building, Local & Global Gatherings & Local Events Celebration
Office Location: Just Co - Level 19, 3A-3B Ton Duc Thang Street, Saigon Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Work Arrangement: On-site work arrangement
AI Rudder is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants.
About the Role
We're looking for a dedicated Finance Manager to look after our local financial operations at AI Rudder Vietnam. You will be responsible for ensuring tax compliance, managing accurate monthly financial reporting, and serving as the company's legally appointed finance and tax representative. This is a collaborative role where you will act as a financial advisor to our Sales and Operations departments, providing the clarity and support necessary to drive our growth in the region, while ensuring our entity remains strictly compliant with Vietnamese statutory regulations.
What You'll Do
Statutory Representation (Chief Accountant): Act as the officially appointed Chief Accountant for the Vietnam entity, assuming statutory compliance responsibilities and signing off on all official financial and tax filings.
Monthly Financial Closing & Reporting: Perform full-spectrum accounting duties (AP, AR, GL) and ensure timely month-end and year-end closing in accordance with VAS/IFRS.
Tax & Statutory Compliance: Manage all local tax filings (VAT, FCT, CIT, PIT) and ensure strict compliance with local regulations and e-Invoicing.
External Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact and official representative for external auditors, tax authorities, and local government bodies.
Foreign Loan Management: Lead the loan registration, declaration, and monthly reporting for SBV compliance.
Business Partnering: Act as the finance partner for Sales and Ops to review contract terms, manage collections, and improve local procurement processes.
Day to Day Tasks
Reconcile bank statements, intercompany transactions, and balance sheet accounts.
Prepare monthly management reports and variance analysis for regional headquarters.
Monitor changes in Vietnam's tax laws and proactively advise the business on potential impacts or necessary procedural updates.
Assist Sales in reviewing commercial terms, payment milestones, and tax implications (e.g., FCT) for client contracts.
Partner with Operations to monitor AR aging and drive timely collections.
What We're Looking For
Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Mandatory Certification: Must hold a valid Vietnamese Chief Accountant Certificate (issued or recognized by the Ministry of Finance) and be fully willing to assume the associated statutory liabilities.
Experience: 3-5 years of experience in accounting. External audit experience is a strong advantage.
Soft Skills: Strong communication skills to bridge the gap between technical teams and financial requirements; ability to work independently in a remote/decentralized setup.
Technical Skills
Deep understanding of VAS and Vietnam Tax regulations.
Tax Agent Practice Certificate Holder is preferred with proficiency in eTax apps administration (e.g., VNPT, HTKK).
Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Xero, MISA) and Excel.
Experience handling foreign investment is preferred.