General Accountant - Vietnam

POSITION OVERVIEW

The person in charge will work closely with the VP for Finance and People Administration to ensure the accounting operations will run smoothly and financial reports are prepared on time.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• 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.

• 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.

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

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

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

• 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.

• 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 and Singapore.
• Keep updated with changes in statutory benefits and regulations in both countries.
• Prepare and submit necessary reports and documentation related to statutory benefits.

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.

WHAT SHOULD YOU HAVE?

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy or any equivalent degree.
• 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.
• Certificate of Chief Accountant is a plus.
• 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.