Group Chief Accountant

Job Summary Oversee and lead the overall group accounting operations, internal controls, and statutory reporting across all group entities. Drive alignment with group financial strategies, ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and local/international tax regulations, and partner with senior leadership to optimize financial performance, governance, and reporting efficiency.Key Responsibilities Lead, structure, and direct group-wide accounting operations, ensuring standard accounting practices, internal controls, and operational efficiency across all subsidiaries;Oversee the accurate and timely preparation, review, and presentation of statutory financial statements, management accounts, and other reporting packs for senior management and executive stakeholders;Serve as the primary liaison external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory authorities on complex accounting, audit, and group financial matters;Partner with Treasury and Finance teams to lead key communications and strategic engagements with Group Head Office, banking partners, and regulatory authorities, including the State Bank of Vietnam;Support M&A activities, corporate restructurings, joint ventures, and capital planning through comprehensive financial due diligence, accounting treatment evaluation, and transaction structuring;Formulate and oversee group-wide tax strategies, ensuring full compliance with local and international tax regulations (CIT, VAT, FCT, transfer pricing, GMT and corporate tax structuring);Represent the company in discussions, professional consultations, and resolution of complex tax and financial matters with tax authorities, specifically addressing industry-specific real estate regulations and policies;Establish, enhance, and enforce robust group accounting policies, governance frameworks, financial workflows, and internal control systems across all projects;Provide strategic leadership, coaching, and professional development to subsidiary General Accountants and other accounting team members to drive high performance and operational excellence across the organization;Drive the integration, harmonization, and enhancement of accounting systems, digital accounting platforms, and other financial reporting tools across group operations;Maintain full statutory accountability under Vietnamese law and relevant corporate regulations for statutory reporting, filings, and regulatory compliance across all operating entities;Adhere to and enforce corporate governance standards and risk management policies (Quality, Safety & Health and Environment), and all assigned duties from C-suite management and the Board of Directors.Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, or Business AdministrationValid Vietnamese Chief Accountant CertificateActive professional accreditation (CPA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) is a plusCompetencies Required Minimum 12 years of progressive finance and accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership or Group CA level role within a multiple-project real estate groupExtensive experience in multi-entity consolidation, group reporting, and managing complex real estate development projectsExpert-level mastery of Vietnamese Accounting Standards (VAS), International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), corporate tax strategy, and statutory compliance frameworksSkills & AbilitiesAdvanced proficiency in spreadsheet (MS Excel and/or Google Sheet), accounting systems and consolidation techniquesStrong strategic acumen, financial governance, risk management, and sound knowledge of regulatory complianceBusiness fluency in English & Vietnamese, Chinese is a plusDemonstrated track record of leading, coaching, and developing accounting teams.Strategic leadership with high integrity, strong decision-making capabilities, executive presence, and the ability to operate under high pressure in a dynamic corporate environment.Strong time management and organizational skills, with a proven ability to perform effectively under tight group reporting deadlines, manage fast-paced financial cycles, and prioritize critical deliverables to ensure consistent and timely reporting.