[Job Summary]
- We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Chief Accountant to lead the accounting function for a global manufacturing company in Vietnam. The Chief Accountant will be responsible for overseeing all accounting operations, ensuring accuracy and integrity in financial reporting, compliance with local regulations and internal policies, and supporting finance leadership in strategic planning. This role requires strong technical accounting knowledge, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to manage a team effectively. The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem- solver with a strong sense of ownership and the ability to drive continuous improvement in financial processes.
[Job description]
- Mentor, coach, and develop accounting staff; build a high- performing team.
- Provide strategic financial advice to management to support business decisions, investment planning, and performance improvement.
- Responsible for tax compliance: corporate income tax, VAT, withholding tax, transfer pricing, and local tax audits.
- Lead and manage the accounting team, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, tax, and fixed assets.
- Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with Vietnamese accounting standards and, where applicable, IFRS or group reporting requirements.
- Implement and maintain robust internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures to safeguard company assets and mitigate financial risk.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes; provide financial insights and analysis to the management team.
- Ensure timely and accurate closing of books, reconciliations, and variance analyses.
- Conduct financial risk assessments and recommend improvements.
- Manage relationships with external auditors, tax authorities, and other regulatory bodies.
- Other related tasks.
- Drive process improvements and automation in accounting operations (e.g., system implementations, reporting efficiency).
- Coordinate with Nidec’s global finance function on consolidation, intercompany accounting, and group reporting.
