Financial Manager / Chief Accountant (Expat Opportunity) – Vietnam at Accountancy Placements

• An exciting international opportunity is available for an experienced Financial Manager / Chief Accountant to join a well-established company based in Vietnam.

Responsibilities:
 
Hong Kong Accounting Ownership

• Manage end-to-end accounting for the Hong Kong entity, including GL, month-end close, statutory reporting, and audit
• Ensure compliance with HKFRS/IFRS, Hong Kong tax regulations, and statutory filing requirements
• Prepare monthly management accounts, annual financial statements, audit schedules, and tax documentation
• Act as the primary liaison with external auditors, tax advisors, banks, and Hong Kong authorities

Regional Oversight – Vietnam & China

• Review monthly financial statements from Vietnam and China entities. Ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with group policies
• Provide technical accounting, reporting, and tax guidance to local finance teams
• Review statutory compliance, tax filings, and key balance sheet reconciliations
• Support the development of local finance capabilities and consistent reporting standards

Group Closing, Consolidation & Reporting

• Lead the consolidated monthly closing process across Hong Kong, Vietnam, and China
• Prepare group management accounts, financial analysis, KPIs, and variance commentary
• Ensure timely and accurate reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts across entities

Intercompany & Cross-Border Transactions

• Manage intercompany invoicing, settlements, reconciliations, and eliminations
• Oversee cost allocations and ensure transfer pricing compliance and documentation
• Maintain clear audit trails for cross-border and related-party transactions

AR, AP & Treasury Management

• Oversee accounts receivable and payable processes, including ageing analysis, vendor reconciliations, and payment controls
• Manage daily cash flow, bank reconciliations, and multi-currency banking operations
• Prepare cash forecasts and liquidity planning to ensure adequate funding

Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Support

• Lead annual budgeting and periodic forecasting cycles
• Analyse variances, identify risks and opportunities, and provide financial insights to management
• Support strategic and operational decision-making with financial analysis

Audit, Compliance & Internal Controls

• Coordinate external audits for Hong Kong and support Vietnam and China audits
• Ensure timely tax filings across jurisdictions (profits tax, VAT, CIT, PIT)
• Maintain strong internal controls, risk management, and documentation standards

Systems & Process Improvement

• Enhance ERP usage (NetSuite preferred) and improve data accuracy and reporting efficiency
• Drive automation, standardisation, and continuous improvement of finance processes across entities

Requirements:

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CA / CPA / ACCA strongly preferred
• 3+ years’ experience in financial management or senior accounting roles within international, multi-entity environments
• Hands-on experience with end-to-end accounting, statutory reporting, audit, and tax compliance
• Experience with group consolidation, intercompany accounting, and cross-border transactions
• Prior team leadership or strong oversight experience
• Solid knowledge of IFRS / HKFRS
• Strong understanding of consolidation, foreign currency accounting, and audit processes
• ERP system experience required (NetSuite preferred)
• Advanced Excel and strong financial analysis skills
• Strong ownership mindset with high attention to detail
• Able to work independently and manage multiple deadlines across regions
• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills