Compliance Independence Deputy Manager

1. Independence Consultation:

• Conduct independence consultations: assess services, business relationships, employment relationships, and financial interests for potential threats to independence.

• Advise client service teams (Audit, Tax, Advisory) on applying independence rules under IESBA, AICPA, SEC, and PCAOB standards.

2. Independence & Ethics Compliance:

• Administer Annual Independence Confirmation and new joiner checks.

• Support Client & Engagement Acceptance and Continuance from an independence perspective.

• Perform relationship checks to identify potential conflicts of interest.

3. Policy & Procedure Development:

• Maintain and update independence policies, templates, and guidance documents.

• Prepare Non-audit Services Matrices and internal guidance on non-audit services.

4. Training & Communication:

• Deliver internal training sessions on Ethics & Independence to new hires, managers, and engagement teams.

• Communicate policy updates and regulatory changes.

5. Issue Resolution:

• Investigate and address potential breaches of independence.

• Report to Risk & Ethics Manager and, if required, to the Global Independence Team.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Auditing, Finance or other related business majors.

• 3 – 5 years of experience in Audit, Risk Management, Compliance, or other relevant areas is preferred.

• Knowledge of independence, ethics, and regulatory issues in a professional services environment.

• Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills in both Vietnamese and English.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with data management systems is a plus.