Title:  CHIEF ACCOUNTANT

I.     GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The Chief Accountant acts as a key team member in Accounting department who will ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, robust financial reporting processes and systems in adherence to Local GAAP, Group Accounting standards, other local regulations (tax, banking,...) and internal control requirements.

The Chief Accountant masters accounting dimensions, both under Local GAAP (VAS) and IFRS.

II.     MAIN ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant preparation and delivery of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements under VAS and IFRS, in line with Group accounting standards.
• Lead and control month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and adherence to reporting timelines.
• Review, approve, and control daily accounting records, journal entries, and payments to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Lead the Company statutory tax declaration and reporting (VAT, CIT, FCWT, etc.), ensuring full compliance with local tax regulations.
• Act as key expert on the local ERP system, inventory accounting, and costing processes, ensuring data integrity and reliability.
• Ensure timely and accurate reconciliation of accounts, balances, and financial data to maintain robust financial integrity.
• Maintain and enforce accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls in compliance with local accounting, tax, banking regulations, and Group requirements.
• Manage relationships with banks and oversee banking transactions, including but not limited to payments, deposits, loans, LCs, and foreign exchange activities.
• Serve as the key contact point for external audits and tax inspections; lead audit processes and ensure timely resolution of findings.
• Supervise, coach, and develop the accounting team, fostering high performance, compliance, and professional growth.
• Partner with Head of Finance, Financial Controller, and internal stakeholders to analyze financial data, support Group reporting, improve systems efficiency, promote integrity, and support strategic and operational decision-making.

III.     REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Chief Accountant Certificate is required.
• Other professional certification (ACCA, CPA, CMA, Master’s Degree…) is a plus.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in a similar role, preferably in  multinational manufacturing environment, or with reputable audit firms.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, bookkeeping, and financial reporting, with solid hands-on experience in IFRS and VAS.
• In-depth understanding of local regulations, including Accounting, Tax, and Banking requirements.
• Solid team/people management and leadership skills with minimum 3-year experience at management level (3+ staff/team members).
• Proven ability to read, interpret, analyze, and present financial statements and management reports.
• Good command of written and spoken English.
• Result-oriented, high sense of analytical and logical thinking, strong communication skills and ability to develop strong working relationships both within Finance functions and cross-functions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience in using ERP systems. Ability to use PowerBI and AI tools is a plus.

IV.     BENEFITS

• Competitive salary and benefits
• 13th month bonus and annual performance bonus.
• Professional and dynamic working environment.
• Opportunities for career advancement.