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About the job Chief Accountant

Position: Chief Accountant

Location: 12th floor, Lim 3 Tower, 29A Nguyen Dinh Chieu, Dist. 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam.

Working time: Monday – Friday, 9h to 18h

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Tax & Statutory Reporting

  • Prepare VAS books in compliance with local tax regulations.
  • Coordinate with external auditors for the preparation of audited financial statements.
  • Liaise with tax service providers for quarterly and annual Corporate Income Tax (CIT) filings.
  • Support the preparation of Transfer Pricing documentation (Local File).
  • Review VAT reports prepared by the Mumbai team; reconcile with supporting documents and General Ledger (GL), and submit to tax authorities.
  • Handle Foreign Contractor Tax (FCT) on a case-by-case basis.
  • Manage Personal Income Tax (PIT) and VAT declarations for household dealers/sub-dealers.
  • Oversee quarterly and annual CIT filings.
  • Manage tax audits and respond to inquiries from tax authorities.
  • Perform OTP declaration and SOX-related questionnaires.
  • Review Accounts Payable (AP) documents and validate payment approvals.
  • Ensure marketing programs comply with local regulations; issue invoices for completed programs.
  • Provide guidance to the Marketing team on required documentation in line with local laws.
  • Review offer letters for rebate programs and advise on proper accounting treatment.
  • Handle invoicing and audit processes related to rebate/marketing programs (internal & external).

2. Accounts Payable (AP)

  • Review hard copies of PO, non-PO, and T&E invoices for both Commercial and Manufacturing to ensure compliance with local regulations.
  • Validate payment proposal lists from AP Manila, confirm document status, and approve payments.
  • Follow up with AP Manila team to ensure timely invoice recording.
  • Perform GR/IR reconciliation.
  • Conduct vendor debt confirmations.
  • Provide supporting documents to JPM (Intercompany & Overseas External transactions).
  • Handle urgent payments and support AP-related tasks.
  • Manage foreign exchange (FX) transactions with JPM for USD payments.
  • Submit reports to the State Bank of Vietnam regarding overseas payment plans.
  • Regularly review Marketing/Rebate programs and update Commercial team on rebate balances.

3. Others

  • Keep management updated on regulatory changes.
  • Provide internal guidance to ensure compliance with local regulations.
  • Perform other tasks as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

1. Experience

  • Minimum 5–7 years of relevant experience, with managerial exposure preferred.

2. Knowledge & Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Auditing, or related fields.
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel).
  • Experience with SAP system is an advantage.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

3. Other Requirements

  • Willingness to travel and conduct fieldwork across regions when required.

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