Finance Manager

Overview:

• This role is responsible for the full-cycle finance and accounting function across at least two entities within the Group, encompassing daily operations, monthly close, statutory compliance under Vietnamese Accounting Standards (VAS), and group reporting.
•  The incumbent will serve as the primary liaison between the local Vietnam entities and the overseas headquarters, and must be capable of articulating the differences between VAS and IFRS to a non-Vietnam audience.
• This role operates under the functional guidance of the Group Finance team at the overseas headquarters, while remaining fully accountable for all local Vietnam statutory, regulatory, and compliance matters.
• The incumbent is expected to exercise independent judgement on local obligations and operate with a high degree of autonomy on the ground.
• As this role requires regular communication with the overseas Group Finance team, professional proficiency in English — both written and spoken — is essential.

 Key Responsibilities Full Set of Accounts & Daily Operations

• Manage at least two full sets of accounts independently, covering all daily accounting functions with accuracy and proper supporting documentation. 
• Handle timely billings and collections from customers; review, prepare and process vendor payments.
• Maintain intercompany schedules and perform monthly reconciliations with related entities across the Group.
• Manage cash flow, daily bank transactions, and monthly bank reconciliations. Monthly Close & Vietnam Statutory Compliance 
• Ensure timely month-end closing of accounts in strict accordance with Vietnamese Accounting Standards (VAS) and applicable Vietnamese laws and regulations. 
• Prepare monthly schedules including accounts receivable, accounts payable, prepayments, accruals, and fixed assets.
•  Ensure full compliance with Vietnamese statutory reporting requirements, including preparation and submission of periodic tax filings (VAT, CIT, PIT, FCT) and other regulatory obligations.
• Liaise with local auditors, tax agents, corporate secretaries, bankers, and other relevant external parties as required. Group Reporting & VAS-to-IFRS Reconciliation 
• Map Vietnam statutory accounts (prepared under VAS) to the Group's consolidated reporting file on a monthly basis, ensuring alignment with Group chart of accounts and reporting deadlines. 
• Identify, document, and explain material differences between VAS and IFRS (e.g., revenue recognition, lease accounting, deferred taxation, financial instruments) to overseas headquarters and Group finance teams.
•  Prepare clear reconciliation schedules that bridge VAS-reported figures to IFRS-equivalent positions, enabling accurate consolidation at Group level.
• Proactively flag regulatory or accounting standard changes in Vietnam that may impact Group reporting or consolidation. Audit, Controls & Governance • Manage the annual statutory audit process and preparation of audit schedules for all entities under scope.
•  Ensure adherence to Group Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and internal controls frameworks.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and ad-hoc financial reporting as required by management or headquarters. Entity Setup & System Migration 
• Assist with the incorporation and financial setup of a new local Vietnam entity, including establishing the chart of accounts, accounting policies, internal controls, and initial statutory registrations in compliance with Vietnamese laws and regulations.
•  Coordinate with relevant authorities, corporate secretaries, and the Group to ensure the new entity’s financial infrastructure is properly integrated into Group reporting from inception.
•  Review and validate the existing accounts of an established entity in preparation for migration to a new accounting software platform, including data integrity checks, reconciliation of opening balances, and mapping of existing data to the new system’s chart of accounts.
•  Manage the end-to-end accounting software migration process, including parallel-run testing, user acceptance testing, identification and resolution of discrepancies, and ensuring continuity of reporting during the transition period.

Prerequisites & Requirements Education & Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. 
• A professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CPA Vietnam, or CPA Australia) is a strong advantage. • Prior audit experience, while not mandatory, is considered an advantage. 

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in full-set accounting and statutory reporting in Vietnam. 
• Demonstrated experience handling multiple entities or sets of accounts concurrently. 
• Solid understanding of Vietnamese Accounting Standards (VAS), Vietnamese tax regulations, and statutory filing requirements.
• Working knowledge of IFRS and the ability to identify and articulate key VAS-IFRS differences (particularly revenue recognition, leases under VAS 06 vs. IFRS 16, deferred tax, and fixed asset revaluation). 
• Prior experience working within a group company structure that includes overseas related companies or intercompany transactions is strongly preferred. 
• Prior involvement in an accounting system migration or new entity financial setup is an advantage. 
• Working knowledge of transfer pricing principles and related-party transaction documentation requirements is an advantage, given the cross-border nature of the role and the Group’s multientity structure. Skills & Competencies 
• Fluency in English is essential; strong written English is required for communicating with overseas headquarters. 
• Proficiency in Vietnamese is required for local statutory and regulatory dealings.
•  Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; competency in accounting software is expected. Familiarity with MISA AMIS and/or QuickBooks is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify issues, troubleshoot discrepancies, and present findings clearly to a non-technical or overseas audience.
•  High attention to detail with disciplined follow-through in meeting monthly close and reporting deadlines.
•  Positive, collaborative work attitude with excellent interpersonal and communication skills across all levels, departments, and geographies.
• Resourceful, proactive, and self-driven; able to work effectively under pressure with minimal supervision. 
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt in a dynamic, fast-changing environment.