General Accountant

About the job
General Accountant
Decision Lab · Ho Chi Minh City · Full-time
Report to: Director of Operations and Finance
About Decision Lab
Decision Lab is an insights-driven consulting firm helping organisations in Southeast Asia turn opportunity into intentional, innovation-led growth by making better commercial decisions in fast-changing markets.
We combine research, data, and strategic analysis to help brands, investors, and institutions move faster without losing focus - and adapt without losing direction.
We are a growing firm with high standards, a clear regional ambition, and a team that takes ownership seriously.
About the role
You will own day-to-day accounting, month-end close, tax compliance, and cash flow visibility. You will work directly with the Director of Finance & Business Operations and with leadership, and manage one direct report.
This role requires someone who is technically strong, highly organised, and comfortable operating without hand-holding. If you want a job where the scope is already defined and the processes are already built, this is not it.
What you will do
Financial control and reporting
- Own the full accounting cycle: bookkeeping, general ledger, month-end and year-end close;
- Produce accurate P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements on schedule;
- Maintain the integrity of financial records and chart of accounts;
- Support management reporting and financial insights for leadership decision-making.
Tax and compliance
- Manage all tax obligations: VAT, CIT, PIT, and WHT preparation, filing, and payment;
- Coordinate with tax authorities and external auditors;
- Ensure full regulatory compliance and audit readiness at all times;
- Stay current on Vietnamese tax law and flag relevant changes proactively.
Payments and cash flow
- Manage vendor payments and supporting documentation;
- Oversee accounts payable and receivable processes;
- Maintain cash flow tracking and flag risks or shortfalls;
- Support treasury management and payment approval processes.
Process, controls, and AI
- Lead the transition from the external accounting provider to ensure clean handover and data integrity;
- Define and document financial SOPs and internal controls;
- Build approval layers and checklists that prevent errors and reduce dependency on individuals;
- Identify inefficiencies and redesign them, using AI tools where they reduce manual work, improve accuracy, or speed up reporting;
- Evaluate and implement AI-assisted workflows across accounting, reconciliation, and reporting tasks.
What we are looking for
- 4-6 years of experience in accounting, with solid general ledger and financial reporting exposure;
- Solid command of Vietnamese tax regulations: VAT, CIT, PIT, WHT;
- Experience managing month-end close independently;
- Proficient in accounting software (MISA, QuickBooks, or equivalent);
- Strong Excel skills - you work in spreadsheets daily and know how to make them do what you need;
- High attention to detail with a low error tolerance for your own work;
- Experience in a professional services, consulting, or multi-entity environment is a strong plus;
- Comfortable building processes from scratch - not just following existing ones;
- Comfortable managing one direct report - setting priorities, reviewing work, and developing their capability;
- Curious about AI and practical tools - you actively look for ways to use them, not just accept that they exist;
- Clear communicator in Vietnamese; workable English for internal reporting.
What you will get
- Ownership of a critical function from day one
- Direct access to senior leadership and real influence on how the business runs
- A lean, high-standards environment where your work visibly matters
- Competitive compensation benchmarked to market, with performance-based upside
- Flexible, semi-hybrid working model from The Sentry, Ho Chi Minh City
- A team that takes quality seriously and expects the same from you.
Requirements added by the job poster
At least 4+ years of Accounting & Finance experience
Bachelor's Degree