Assistant Manager - Tax and Accounting

Job Summary:

We are hired an Assistant Manager who are responsible for all General Ledger and Tax-related activities.

Key Responsibilities:

1.General Ledger:

Handle general ledger daily and closing tasks, ensuring books are timely and properly closed according to the global deadline with sufficient pre-closing review; and proper book record according to VAS and group policy:

Capture GL entries, clarify and rectify GL entries in due course

Review all accounts including Balance Sheet Accounts, Profit and Loss Accounts and intercompany report

Revenue, Cost accrual are properly provided for and posted to SAP

Perform necessary month-end closing review

2.Balance Sheet Review:

Prepare schedules on all balance sheet items in standard format with meaningful remarks and follow up actions.

3.Fixed Asset Control:

Fixed Asset is correctly and on-time recorded

Review the system generated depreciation for accuracy and correctness

Obtain formal confirmation of physical existence of the Fixed Assets from concerned parties, to ensure the records in SAP agree with the inventory listing confirmed by Initiating Department.

4.Management Accounting:

Review significant variances of actual against budget

Follow up queries from headquarter on monthly performance, review capex/operating lease proposal and corresponding financial analysis.

5.Reporting:

In charge of all Monthly / Quarterly / Interim / Annual Report including group consolidation report.

6.Interim/Year-end Audit :

Prepare audit schedules and draft financial statements for its appropriateness

Follow up with auditors during audit fieldwork closely to address all issues and ensure audited financial statements to be finalized in accordance to the Corporate Financial Policies and adhere to the local statutory deadline.

7.Tax and compliance:

Handle all daily tax queries and Monthly / Quarterly / Yearly report for all types of tax (VAT / FCWT / CIT / VAT invoice / Freight Tax / tax reconciliation / tax audit, etc.) for offices in Vietnam

Prepare relevant tax returns and ensure timely filing with Tax Authorities

Ensure timely and proper settlement of tax

Tax relating entries are properly recorded monthly

Timely inform for any changes/updates about the local accounting standards and new tax regulation

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Auditing. CPA certificate is preferable.

• More than 5 years in Auditing and Accounting firms, multi-nation companies, foreign investment companies. Knowledge in shipping and logistics industry will be an advantage.

• Advance knowledge in Vietnamese Accounting Standards, IFRS, prevailing tax regulations and be able to communicate well with state agencies and tax authority.

• Proficiency in SAP and Excel.

• Soft skills: Communication, teamwork, time management, innovation mindset, strong logical thinking, strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail, high accuracy in work execution in fast-paced environments

• Fluent at English.

• Ability to work under pressure, willingness to work overtime or on weekends when necessary, customer-oriented mindset and a proactive attitude.