Head of Finance and Accounting (Vietnamese)

About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled
Head of Finance and Accounting
with
10 years of experience
to join our growing team. The successful candidate will be
onboarded in Vietnam
and later
relocate to the Philippines
, providing comprehensive financial management, reporting, and compliance support across both markets. This role requires strong expertise in
Vietnamese accounting standards, tools, and practices
, combined with the ability to adapt to
Philippine regulatory requirements
.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Reporting & Analysis
Prepare and review statutory financial statements in accordance with
Vietnamese Accounting Standards (VAS)
and reconcile with
IFRS
for group-level reporting.
Consolidate reports for Philippine operations, ensuring compliance with
BIR (Bureau of Internal Revenue)
requirements and
Philippine GAAP
.
Conduct detailed variance analysis, rolling forecasts, and budgeting across Vietnam and Philippine entities.
Draft clear, well-structured reports and present findings in
English
, demonstrating strong written and spoken communication skills.
Accounting Operations (Vietnam Focus)
Manage general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and fixed assets using Vietnam-standard practices.
Ensure compliance with
Vietnamese tax regulations
(VAT, CIT, PIT) and coordinate with external auditors.
Utilize
Vietnamese accounting software tools
such as
MISA, FAST, Bravo, AMIS
for local reporting.
Integrate with
SAP ERP
for multinational consolidation, variance analysis, and cross-border reporting.
Philippine Market Support
Align expense reimbursement, cash advance, and travel policies with Philippine HR and Operations teams.
Support Philippine tax filings, audit readiness, and compliance with local statutory requirements.
Provide benchmarking and cost analysis for Philippine suppliers and operational expansion.
Audit & Compliance
Liaise with external auditors in Vietnam to ensure statutory audits are completed on time.
Support Philippine audit requirements by preparing reconciliations, schedules, and documentation.
Maintain strong internal controls and compliance reporting to meet cross-border governance standards.
Leadership & Collaboration
Lead and mentor finance staff in Vietnam while coordinating with Philippine counterparts.
Partner with regional leadership to embed
anti-corruption and compliance clauses
across contracts and policies.
Act as a liaison between Vietnam headquarters and Philippine offices for finance-related matters.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or equivalent certification preferred.
10 years of progressive finance/accounting experience, ideally in multinational or cross-border operations.
Strong knowledge of
Vietnamese Accounting Standards (VAS)
, tax regulations, and compliance frameworks.
Familiarity with
Philippine tax and compliance requirements
(BIR filings, GAAP).
Proficiency in
Vietnamese accounting tools (MISA, FAST, Bravo, AMIS)
and
SAP ERP
.
Excellent communication skills in
English (written and spoken)
; Vietnamese language proficiency is an advantage.
Willingness to
relocate to the Philippines
after initial onboarding in Vietnam.
For interested applicants, you may send your updated resume to [protected info]