Sr General Accountant

JOB SUMMARY
The Sr. General Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate accounting records, ensuring statutory compliance, and supporting timely financial reporting in accordance with Vietnam Accounting Standards (VAS), Corporate Accounting Policies and Helen of Troy reporting requirements. The position is responsible for General Ledger accounting, month-end and year-end closing, account reconciliations, accounts payable, treasury, fixed assets, payroll accounting, tax compliance, statutory reporting and audit support. The role also supports Corporate Finance through Oracle ERP, FAST Accounting Software and OneStream Reconciliation Control Manager (RCM). The Sr. General Accountant reports directly to the Sr. Finance Manager - Vietnam and works closely with Corporate Accounting, Corporate Finance, Treasury and external stakeholders to ensure financial integrity and operational efficiency.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Perform monthly, quarterly and year-end financial closing activities in accordance with Corporate reporting timelines.
• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, prepayments, payroll entries and other accounting adjustments.
• Maintain complete, accurate and timely General Ledger records and supporting documentation.
• Review and reconcile General Ledger accounts, investigate reconciling items and resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Prepare monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations and maintain supporting schedules.
• Prepare assigned account reconciliations using OneStream Reconciliation Control Manager (RCM), upload supporting documentation and resolve reviewer comments in a timely manner.
• Review supplier invoices, verify supporting documents and ensure approvals comply with the Company's Delegation of Authority.
• Prepare payment requests, process online banking transactions and perform monthly bank reconciliations.
• Monitor cash balances and support cash forecasting and treasury activities.
• Maintain the Fixed Asset Register, including capitalization, depreciation, transfers, disposals and annual physical verification.
• Coordinate payroll accounting activities, prepare payroll journal entries and reconcile payroll-related accounts.
• Prepare and support statutory tax filings, including Value Added Tax (VAT), Corporate Income Tax (CIT), Personal Income Tax (PIT), Foreign Contractor Tax (FCT) and Transfer Pricing documentation.
• Coordinate with tax authorities, external auditors and other regulatory agencies during audits and statutory inspections.
• Prepare financial schedules and supporting documentation for Corporate reporting, statutory reporting and annual financial statements.
• Maintain accounting records in FAST Accounting Software and support Oracle ERP accounting processes.
• Ensure compliance with Vietnam Accounting Standards, applicable tax regulations, Corporate Accounting Policies and internal control requirements.
• Recommend improvements to accounting processes, financial controls and system efficiencies to enhance accuracy and productivity.
• Develop and maintain accounting Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions and accounting documentation.
• Support Finance projects, system implementations and other assignments as directed by the Sr. Finance Manager.