ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The General Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate and timely financial records by performing general accounting tasks, preparing financial reports, ensuring proper posting of accounting transactions, managing tax declarations, and monitoring the company’s cash plan.

1. General Accounting

Record, verify, and reconcile accounting transactions according to Vietnamese Accounting Standards (VAS) and company policies.
Handle journal entries, accruals, reclassifications, and adjustments.
Perform system closing activities including period-end cutoffs and final postings.
Maintain the General Ledger and ensure timely month-end and year-end closing.
Review management fee contract terms and liaise with relevant departments to determine the billing base, ensuring the accurate and timely billing of management fees for Joint Ventures and off-balance sheet assets
Prepare and finalize Financial Statements (Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual) in strict compliance with both VAS and IFRS standards.
Ensure completeness and accuracy of accounting records and supporting documents.

2. Tax Declaration & Compliance

Prepare and file VAT, CIT, PIT, and other statutory reports accurately and on time.
Monitor compliance with tax regulations and liaise with tax authorities during audits.
Maintain documentation and working papers for tax audits and inspections.
Support tax automation initiatives and updates to internal tax guidelines.
Prepare comprehensive VAT refund dossiers and liaise directly with tax authorities to process VAT refunds for investment projects.
Ensure timely and accurate submission of regulatory reports to the SBV in compliance with current laws.

3. Cash Planning

Prepare short-term cash flow plans for project companies to ensure sufficient liquidity for operations and payments.
Execute placement of excess cash into deposits in accordance with internal treasury policies.
Notify the cash management team promptly when any project company requires additional cash support.
Coordinate with banks regarding payment transactions, deposit placements, loan drawdowns, repayments, and related treasury activities
Manage documentation and administrative tasks with banks, including updates to bank signatories and opening of new bank accounts.
Cash flow planning and strict liquidity management, tight forecast of cash demand.
Coordinate funding flows and execute offshore capital calls for projects.
Liaise with Fund/Asset Managers in regional countries to oversee the financial management and performance of projects.

4. Compliance & Internal Control

Maintain proper documentation and ensure compliance with accounting policies.
Participate in improving accounting processes and system enhancements.
Ensure all financial data is stored and archived in accordance with company standards.

5. Bank Manadate Management

Maintain and update the list of authorized bank signatories.
Set and manage signing levels (single/dual/joint signatories)
Manage Internet Banking user access (viewer/maker/checker/approver) and approval matrix.
Coordinate opening, closing, and amendments of bank accounts.
Ensure compliance with internal control policies and banking regulations and DOA
Conduct periodic reviews to remove outdated access or resigned staff.
Liaise with banks for mandate updates and operational matters.
Maintain proper documentation and track expiry dates for signatory documents

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
5–8 years of progressive experience in accounting or financial reporting, including at least 2 years in a General Accountant
Certified Chief Accountant (Vietnam Ministry of Finance license required).
Hands-on experience with ERP systems (preferably NetSuite).
Familiar with Vietnamese Accounting Standards (VAS) and has deep understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
Strong technical knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and consolidation.
Highly detail-oriented with excellent accuracy and organizational abilities.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

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