Financial Controller (Havas Group Vietnam)

As a Financial Controller of Havas Group Vietnam, you will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of the company's financial operations. Working closely with management team, you will oversee financial reporting, budgeting, compliance, audits, and internal controls while acting as a key liaison between Vietnam and the Group finance team.
Job Responsibilities
1/ Financial Reporting & Compliance
Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
Ensure compliance with local accounting regulations, tax requirements, and Group policies.
Maintain accuracy and integrity of financial records.
Coordinate statutory reporting and regulatory filings.
2/ Agency Project & Client Financial Controlling
Monitor project budgets, campaign costs, and profitability across client accounts.
Track revenue recognition, project expenses, supplier costs, and third-party production costs.
Work closely with account management and project teams to ensure accurate project costing and financial tracking.
Identify budget overruns, margin risks, and potential financial discrepancies.
Support the preparation and review of client quotations, estimates, purchase orders, and project financial reports.
Ensure appropriate documentation and reconciliation of client-related expenses and supplier invoices.
3/ Internal Control & Risk Management
Implement and maintain effective financial controls.
Monitor compliance with internal policies and procedures.
Identify financial risks and recommend mitigation measures.
Ensure proper segregation of duties and governance standards.
4/ Audit Coordination
Coordinate internal and external audits.
Prepare audit schedules and support documentation.
Follow up on audit findings and implementation of corrective actions.
5/ Cash Flow & Working Capital Management
Monitor cash flow, receivables, and payables.
Support working capital optimization initiatives.
Assist management with cash planning and financial risk assessment.
Job Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related fields.
3+ years of experience in Financial Controlling, Accounting, Audit, or Finance.
Experience within multinational environments preferred.
Experience working with French organizations or French-speaking stakeholders is highly advantageous.
Professional working proficiency in English.
Strong understanding of accounting standards, VAT, CIT, WHT, and statutory reporting.
Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting.
Excellent Excel skills.
Strong attention to detail and analytical capabilities.
Strong internal audit knowledge.
Thank you for your time and enthusiasm in our career opportunities.
Please kindly note that shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 3 weeks of application. Alternatively, we will reach out to you when another suitable chance arises in the future.