Chief Accountant

  • Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
  • Full-Time
  • On-Site

Job Description:

• Position: Chief Accountant

• Location: 12th floor, Lim 3 Tower, 29A Nguyen Dinh Chieu, Dist. 1, Ho Chi Minh City

• Working time: Monday – Friday, 9h to 18h

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Tax & Statutory Reporting

• Prepare VAS books in compliance with local tax regulations.

• Coordinate with external auditors for the preparation of audited financial statements.

• Liaise with tax service providers for quarterly and annual Corporate Income Tax (CIT) filings.

• Support the preparation of Transfer Pricing documentation (Local File).

• Review VAT reports prepared by the Mumbai team; reconcile with supporting documents and General Ledger (GL), and submit to tax authorities.

• Handle Foreign Contractor Tax (FCT) on a case-by-case basis.

• Manage Personal Income Tax (PIT) and VAT declarations for household dealers/sub-dealers.

• Oversee quarterly and annual CIT filings.

• Manage tax audits and respond to inquiries from tax authorities.

• Perform OTP declaration and SOX-related questionnaires.

• Review Accounts Payable (AP) documents and validate payment approvals.

• Ensure marketing programs comply with local regulations; issue invoices for completed programs.

• Provide guidance to the Marketing team on required documentation in line with local laws.

• Review offer letters for rebate programs and advise on proper accounting treatment.

• Handle invoicing and audit processes related to rebate/marketing programs (internal & external).

2. Accounts Payable (AP)

• Review hard copies of PO, non-PO, and T&E invoices for both Commercial and Manufacturing to ensure compliance with local regulations.

• Validate payment proposal lists from AP Manila, confirm document status, and approve payments.

• Follow up with AP Manila team to ensure timely invoice recording.

• Perform GR/IR reconciliation.

• Conduct vendor debt confirmations.

• Provide supporting documents to JPM (Intercompany & Overseas External transactions).

• Handle urgent payments and support AP-related tasks.

• Manage foreign exchange (FX) transactions with JPM for USD payments.

• Submit reports to the State Bank of Vietnam regarding overseas payment plans.

• Regularly review Marketing/Rebate programs and update Commercial team on rebate balances.

3. Others

• Keep management updated on regulatory changes.

• Provide internal guidance to ensure compliance with local regulations.

• Perform other tasks as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

1. Experience

• Minimum 5–7 years of relevant experience, with managerial exposure preferred.

2. Knowledge & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Auditing, or related fields.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel).

• Experience with SAP system is an advantage.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

3. Other Requirements

• Willingness to travel and conduct fieldwork across regions when required.

BENEFITS:

- Gross salary up to 35.000.000 VND/ month

- Allowance 300.000 VND/ month

- Full SHUI

- 13th month salary & Performance Bonus