133676 - [HN] Finance & Accounting Group Leader - Trading

RGF's Client - a Japanese trading company distributing auto parts, steel, plastic resins, and industrial chemicals​​​​​​​ - is looking for a Finance & Accounting Group Leader to ensure accurate financial reporting, tax compliance, treasury management, and corporate governance while acting as a strategic business partner to management for sustainable growth and effective risk management.

• Working Location: Cua Nam Ward, Hanoi City
• Monthly Salary: Negotiable (High salary)

Job Responsibilities
1. Accounting & Financial Reporting
•    Lead and oversee all accounting functions, including AP, AR, GL, FA, Inventory, Treasury, and Month-end Closing.
•    Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial statements, management reports, and group reporting packages.
•    Maintain compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and statutory requirements.
•    Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis activities. 
2. Tax Compliance & Advisory
•    Manage all tax matters, including VAT, CIT, FCT, PIT, and Transfer Pricing.
•    Review contracts, business transactions, investments, and new business models from tax, accounting, and compliance perspectives.
•    Coordinate with auditors, tax consultants, legal advisors, and government authorities on compliance, tax audits, and regulatory matters.
•    Identify, assess, and mitigate tax and compliance risks while supporting business operations. 
3. Treasury, Governance & Risk Management
•    Oversee cash flow, banking activities, foreign exchange exposure, and funding requirements.
•    Strengthen internal controls, compliance processes, and corporate governance.
•    Monitor financial, operational, tax, and compliance risks and recommend improvement actions.
•    Support fraud prevention initiatives and continuous improvement of business processes. 
4. Business Partnering
•    Provide financial, tax, compliance, and commercial advice to Management and business departments.
•    Support strategic initiatives, business expansion, investments, and contract negotiations.
•    Work closely with Sales, Logistics, Procurement, HR, Admin, IT, and other departments to balance business growth, compliance, profitability, and risk management.
•    Serve as a trusted advisor to Management on business decisions and risk assessment.
5. Leadership & Team Development
•    Lead, coach, and develop Finance & Accounting team members.
•    Build a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and professional growth.
•    Ensure effective succession planning and resource management within the Finance & Accounting function

Necessary Skills / Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics
• Chief Accountant Certificate required
• Language Skill: English - Business Level with strong communication, negotiation, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
• Minimum 10 years of Accounting & Finance experience
• At least 5 years in a leadership role
• Proficiency in SAP, ERP, and accounting/finance systems
• Hands-on experience in financial reporting, transaction processing, data analysis, and system enhancement
• Proven experience managing tax audits, customs reviews, statutory audits, and regulatory compliance
• Strong understanding of import-export, customs, international trade, logistics, and related tax implications
• Solid knowledge of trading company operations, supply chain, inventory, and commercial risk management
• Experience in contract review, financial/tax risk assessment, new business models, investment projects, and strategic business initiatives
• Strong business acumen, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong leadership and people development skills
• High integrity, accountability, and professional ethics
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and drive continuous improvement

Preferable Skill/ Experience

• CPA, ACCA, CMA, or equivalent professional qualification
• Experience in other administrative functions such as Human Resources, General Affairs, Legal, Internal Audit, and IT
• Multinational/Japanese company experience
• Broad management background across multiple administrative functions

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