Chief Accountant

Location: Nhon Trach, Dong Nai (shuttle bus from Thu Duc/Bien Hoa)Working Hours: Monday – FriCompany OverviewA foreign-invested high-tech manufacturing company specializing in advanced composite materials for the automotive industryPosition SummaryThe Head of Finance & Accounting is responsible for overseeing all accounting, finance, taxation, statutory compliance, and financial reporting activities in accordance with Vietnamese regulations and corporate policies.

This role also plays a key part in cost control and cost accounting by ensuring accurate product costing, expense monitoring, financial analysis, and providing recommendations to improve operational efficiency and profitability.Key ResponsibilitiesCost Accounting & Cost Control (Key Focus)Oversee the company's cost accounting function to ensure accurate product costing and manufacturing cost allocationReview and monitor Bill of Materials (BOM), production costs, inventory valuation, and manufacturing variancesAnalyze manufacturing costs, operating expenses, and cost drivers to identify opportunities for cost optimizationPartner closely with Production, Purchasing, Supply Chain, and Operations teams to improve cost efficiency and profitability.Review purchasing contracts and provide financial and cost-related assessments before management approval.Develop meaningful cost analysis reports, margin analysis, and financial insights to support management decision-making.Provide recommendations on cost control initiatives and expense optimization based on financial data and general ledger analysis.Financial Accounting & ReportingLead and manage all accounting operations, ensuring compliance with Vietnamese Accounting Standards (VAS), tax regulations, and company policiesMaintain the general ledger and ensure the accuracy and integrity of all accounting records.Review and approve invoices, payment requests, journal entries, and accounting transactions before submission for final approval.Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, management reports, and other internal reports.Prepare statutory financial reports in accordance with Vietnamese regulationsCoordinate annual statutory audits and ensure timely completion of audit requirementTax & Statutory CompliancePrepare and submit all tax declarations accurately and on time, including VAT, Corporate Income Tax (CIT), Withholding Tax (WHT), Foreign Contractor Tax (if applicable), and other statutory filingsHandle tax refund applications, tax incentive and tax exemption documentationAct as the key contact for tax authorities, government agencies, and external auditors during tax inspections and auditsMonitor regulatory changes and ensure full compliance with applicable accounting and tax legislation.Corporate Governance & ComplianceSupport company registration, business license amendments, factory registration, and other statutory compliance mattersParticipate in maintaining and improving the Integrated Management System (IMS), including IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 27001, and TISAXSupport internal audits, certification audits, customer audits, corrective actions, KPI tracking, and management review activities.LeadershipLead, coach, and develop the Finance & Accounting teamDrive continuous process improvements to strengthen internal controls and enhance accounting efficiencyPerform other ad hoc projects and assignments as required by ManagementQualifications & RequirementsBachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.Chief Accountant Certificate (Accounting Practitioner Certificate) is mandatoryMinimum 8 years of accounting experience, including at least 3 years in a Chief Accountant or Finance leadership position within a manufacturing environmentStrong experience in manufacturing finance, including cost accounting, product costing, inventory accounting, and cost controlExperience in multinational companies is highly preferredPrevious experience with audit firms (Big 4 or international audit firms) is an advantageSolid knowledge of Vietnamese Accounting Standards (VAS), tax regulations, and statutory complianceStrong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial and cost data to support business decisionsAdvanced Microsoft Excel skills; experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, etc.) is preferredGood English communication skills for working with expatriate management