Chief Accountant

Location Hưng Yên
Industry Manufacturing
Job reference 18289
Job type Permanent
Consultant email duy.pham@manpower.com.vn
Consultant contact no 0911514237
Date posted May 09, 2025
KEY DUTIES, RELATIONSHIPS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
 
  • Control of all company financial affairs and reporting these to the General Manager, Financial Controller and Accountant of the Group.
 
  • Preparation of monthly and annual financial reports (both statutory and management) including cash flow management and forecasts and accrual basis accounting for management reporting purposes.
 
  • Maintaining of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable including customs declaration documents.
 
  • Compliance with VAS, Tax Regulation (both local and national and VAT for EPE) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
 
  • Coordinate with external parties and prepare and collate relevant reports for compliance of annual company audit and tax returns
 
  • Provide interpretation and analysis of financial data and reports to General Manager, Financial Controller of Anthony Innovations Pty Ltd and Accountant of the Group.
 
  • Liaise and maintain a positive and constructive relationship with the Bank and Auditors.
 
  • Ensure regular update of banking including update of relevant signatories of the business accounts.
 
  • Completion and maintenance of all payroll related payments including on time payments of staff wages.
 
  • Supervise staff in the finance department and conduct performance appraisals of these staff.
 
  • Management of cash flow providing regular reports and recommendations to maintain healthy operational cash position. Do this in communication with the General Manager and AI Financial Controller.
 
  • Verification and authorisation of Purchases and payments in line with parameters outlined in the Purchasing Authorities matrix.
 
  • Provide weekly production KPI reports from ERP system, or monthly by manual system.
 
  • In report form to prepare analysis and commentary to the AIV General Manager covering Inventory, Debtors, Creditors and Expenses.

Other responsibilities and duties include but are not limited too;

Budgets
  • Participate and assist in preparation of budgets and forecasts in consultation with General Manager, Financial Controller of Anthony Innovations and Accountant of the Group.

Internal Control and Processes
  • Ensure that all processes and procedures related to the finances complies with legislative requirements and guidelines.
  • Coordinate and assist in all processes related to the company’s financial data including oversee correct function of ERP system.
  • Review regularly internal accounting processes to ensure compliance with accounting, tax and government regulations.

Debtors Control
  • Ensure that customers pay as per relevant terms and follow promptly outstanding debts.
  • Ensure that invoices are raised promptly for all goods shipped.

Creditors Control
  • Follow up all supplier invoices for goods or services received.
  • Accrue for expenses such as purchases and freight if invoices not yet received by coordinating with relevant personnel responsible for maintaining these roles.

Company Secretarial duties
  • Ensure compliance with all statutory and legal matters including taxation, transfer pricing, state bank regulations.
  • Maintain all company insurance policies.

ODOO (ERP) controller duties
  • Proactive in improving use of the ODOO system and ensuring all staff are properly trained.
  • Ensure proper procedures are in place to reinforce the discipline to ensure the ERP system (ODOO) functions correctly.
  • Conduct tests to ensure proper transactions are occurring and the ODOO has information accuracy and integrity.
  • Make improvements to the use and functionality of the ODOO system to ensure we are constantly improving our efficiency and making better use of the information.
  • Liaise with ODOO and other consultants to ensure the system is maintained, improving and proper security exists.
  • You will be required to have a working knowledge of all areas of ODOO, including the accounting functions.
  • You will be required to meet reasonable timelines to make improvements to enhance the system and improve user knowledge.

General Duties
  • Other general finance and administration duties as required by General Manager, Financial Controller or Accountant for the Group.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Tertiary qualified Accountant with minimum 5 years accounting experience preferably in a manufacturing environment using ERP systems for control of activities and reporting, including experience with financial reporting to a western company.

 
OTHER SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
 
  • Able to speak and write in English.
  • Have cost and manufacturing experience.
  • CPA qualification or start in completion of this qualification.
  • Excellent people skills to work effectively and co-operate with all relevant personnel in both Vietnam business entity and overseas holding company in completion of company financial reporting requirements.
  • Well organized and able to prioritise.
  • Work with minimal supervision.
  • Be loyal and dedicated and work autonomously.
  • Have attention to detail for reviewing of financial information and reports before publishing to senior management.
  • Competence in current IT systems and software which incorporate an integrated financial and manufacturing package (including asset register, accounts payable and receivable, general ledger), spreadsheets, word processing and email.
  • Familiar with Odoo ERP
  • Effective and efficient time management skills and the ability to establish routines and observe and comply with deadlines.