Assistant Manager Of Chief Accountant

I. Main duties

To support Accounting Manager to lead and manage the Accounting Department as a financial control function, ensuring:

• accuracy and integrity of financial data

• compliance with accounting and tax regulations

• standardized accounting processes and internal controls

• KPI-based performance management

• effective cross-functional coordination

• The role is responsible not only for transaction approval, but also for owning the accounting operating model, control framework, and performance discipline.

II. Responsibilities

2.1. Department Leadership & Organization

• Organize Accounting Department into clear functional streams

• Assign roles and responsibilities aligned with operating model

• Supervise, guide, and develop accounting staff

• Ensure workload is balanced and not concentrated on individuals

2.2. Accounting Governance & Internal Control

• Establish and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal control system

• Ensure segregation of duties (preparation – approval – reconciliation)

• Monitor compliance with Accounting Law, Tax Law, and company policies

• Ensure documentation is complete, traceable, and auditable

2.3. Financial Reporting & Closing Control

• Review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements

• Own the closing calendar and closing discipline

• Ensure reconciliations are completed and issues escalated before reporting

• Provide accurate and timely management reports

2.4. KPI Management & Performance Control

• Establish KPI framework for Accounting Department and each role

• Conduct monthly KPI review for all accounting streams

• Monitor:

o closing timeliness

o invoice accuracy

o receivable aging

o cost completeness

o tax compliance

• Ensure performance is managed based on measurable outputs

2.5. Cross-functional Coordination

• Coordinate with:

o Sales / Pricing (billing and receivables)

o Operations / Logistics (cost and documents)

o HRA (payroll, tax, reimbursement)

o Branches (submission, closing, compliance)

• Define and enforce:

o cut-off rules

o document submission deadlines

o escalation protocol

2.6. External Stakeholder Management

• Work with:

o Tax authorities

o External auditors

o Banks

• Ensure readiness for:

o tax audit

o financial audit

o regulatory inspections

2.7. Continuous Improvement & Standardization

• Standardize accounting processes across HCM and HAN

• Improve SOPs and reduce manual / person-dependent work

• Identify risks, inefficiencies, and propose improvements

2.8. Business Continuity & Backup Structure (IMPORTANT)

• Design backup coverage within each accounting stream

• Ensure critical tasks have primary + secondary ownership

• Implement cross-training to:

o reduce dependency on individuals

o maintain continuity during leave / resignation

• Monitor handover effectiveness and transition risk

a. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Account

Yêu cầu công việc

a. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting / Finance. Chief Accountant Certificate

b. Knowledge:

- Good knowledge of the Vietnamese Accounting Law, Tax Law, and other relevant regulations.

- Strong understanding of Vietnamese Accounting Standards (VAS); knowledge of IFRS is an advantage.

- Sound knowledge of accounting principles, bookkeeping processes, financial statement preparation, and management reporting.

- Good understanding of Vietnamese tax regulations, including Value Added Tax (VAT), Corporate Income Tax (CIT), Personal Income Tax (PIT), Foreign Contractor Tax (FCT), and e-invoicing requirements.

- Knowledge of internal control systems, financial risk management, and regulatory compliance.

Understanding of cash flow management, accounts receivable/payable, fixed assets, inventory accounting, and general ledger accounting.

- Familiarity with internal and external audit processes, as well as tax finalization procedures.

Good knowledge of ERP/accounting systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.

- Understanding of accounting and financial operations in a corporate environment; experience in logistics, or foreign-invested enterprises (FDI) is preferred.

c. Management experience: Ability to:

• structure teams and roles

• implement KPI-based management

• design SOP and control framework

Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability

❖ Professional Experience: Minimum 6–8 years accounting experience. At least 3–4 years in supervisory / managerial role

d. Skills:

- Ability to prepare, review, analyze, and reconcile financial statements, management reports, and tax reports.

- Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and advanced functions.

Proficient in accounting software and ERP (MISA, FAST, or equivalent).

- Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.

- Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills.

- High level of accuracy with strong attention to detail.

- Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal departments, auditors, banks, and tax authorities.

- Ability to supervise, coach, and support accounting staff when delegated by the Chief Accountant.

- Ability to read and understand professional accounting and financial documents in English; English communication skills are compulsory.

e. Others:

- High integrity and accountability

- Strong attention to detail

- Ability to work under pressure

- Collaborative and cross-functional mindset.

Quyền lợi

• Chăm sóc sức khoẻ: Social & Health Insurance according to gross salary Accident insurance
• Nghỉ phép có lương: Annual leave: 12 days.
• Hoạt động nhóm: Yearly company trip
• Khác: Competitive salary based on qualifications Yearly health check YEP (Youth Employment Program) Birthday allowance Giving birth allowance 13th salary