General Accountant - Vietnam

POSITION OVERVIEW

The General Accountant will work closely with the VP for Finance and People Administration and will be responsible for maintaining financial records, ensuring compliance with local laws and regulations, preparing financial reports, and handling accounts for multiple entities. In addition, this role will provide administrative support and contribute to process improvements across the organization. to ensure the accounting operations will run smoothly and financial reports are prepared on time.

WHAT YOU WILL DO?

Financial Record Maintenance

• Record and reconcile financial transactions accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintain and update general ledger accounts.
• Prepare and post journal entries.
• Maintain accuracy and completeness of the Accounting books and financial transactions.

Financial Reporting

• Preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Generate various financial reports to support decision-making processes.
• Analyze financial data and provide insights to management.

Account Reconciliation

• Perform regular bank reconciliations.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and resolve discrepancies.

Financial Analysis

• Conduct financial analysis to support business decisions.
• Provide recommendations based on analysis results.

Accounts Receivable and Payable

• Manage and oversee the accounts receivable and payable processes.
• Ensure timely collection of receivables and accurate processing of payables.

Payroll Accounting

• Oversees payroll processes, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing and compliance with payroll tax regulations.
• Manage payroll processing and ensure accurate payroll calculations.
• Handle statutory benefits and payroll compliance in Vietnam and Singapore.

Compensation and Benefits

• Ensure accurate calculation and timely payment of statutory benefits such as social insurance, health insurance, and other statutory benefits in Vietnam.
• Handle statutory contributions and compliance with regulations in Vietnam.
• Keep updated with changes in statutory benefits and regulations in Vietnam.
• Prepare and submit necessary reports and documentation related to statutory benefits.
• Support the administration of employee compensation and benefits, including handling benefits enrollments and reconciliations.
• Coordinate with HR on payroll-related matters, such as employee deductions and benefit disbursements.

Compliance

• Ensure compliance with accounting principles, standards, and regulations.
• Assist in the preparation of tax returns and other regulatory filings specifically Vietnam, Singapore, and Portugal entities.

Budgeting and Forecasting

• Support the budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Work closely with department heads to gather financial information for budget analysis.

Audit Support

• Assist in internal and external audit processes.
• Prepare audit schedules and respond to auditor inquiries.

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities for process improvements in financial operations.
• Collaborate with team members to implement best practices

People Operations Admin

• Recommend to Admin Team for any additional, revision, amendments and omission of tasks that must be written in the contract aligned with the company policies and legal requirements.
• Coordinate contract renewals and ensure timely communication with employees.
• Ensures that a comprehensive filing system for all employee contracts and agreements is updated..
• Prepare and process Personnel Action Notices for employee status changes, such as promotions, transfers, and salary adjustments.
• Ensure all PANs are approved by the necessary parties and recorded accurately in the HR system.
• Communicate changes to payroll and other relevant departments.
• Coordinate with the preparation of Notification of Intent
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements and company policies in the preparation and delivery of Notification of Intent.
• Ensure updated maintenance of records of all Notification of intent issued.

Handling of Multiple Entities

• Manage accounting activities for multiple entities.
• Ensure proper consolidation of financial statements.

Other Ad Hoc Tasks

• Collaborate with other departments/subsidiaries within the organization to ensure consistency and accuracy in group accounting activities.
• Takes responsibility for coaching and supervising the work of subordinates.
• Other accounting duties that may be assigned from time to time.
• Perform other official work as instructed by the immediate supervisor/manager.
• Recommend and proactively implement opportunities for increased departmental efficiency.
• Extend work hours when needed.

WHAT SHOULD YOU HAVE?

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy or any equivalent degree.
• Must have Certificate of Chief Accountant.
• Above average English verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have at least 5 years’ experience in the same role or equivalent from a BPO or shared-service environment catering to the Financial or Banking Industry.
• Must be knowledgeable with Singapore Tax Compliance.
• Must have knowledge/experience in Payroll.
• Must have knowledge/experience on IFRS guidelines.
• Strong background in Financial Accounting and Taxation.
• Working knowledge and experience in Cost Accounting.
• Working knowledge and experience in using various accounting tools, software or systems like SAP Business One, Great Plains, Dynamics Navision, Netsuite, or Quickbooks.
• Knows how to prioritize tasks according to level of criticality.
• Can work with minimal supervision.

• Shifting Schedule