Finance Manager

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a hands-on Finance Manager to lead the finance and accounting function of a growing logistics company. This role is critical to ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, full compliance with statutory requirements, and effective cost and treasury management. The Finance Manager will oversee a small finance team (3 people in total) and work closely with management to provide clear, timely, and reliable financial information that supports operational decision-making.

Financial Control & Reporting

- Oversee daily accounting operations, including AR/AP, GL, reconciliations, and month-end closing.
- Ensure accurate and timely preparation of management accounts, financial statements, and cash flow reporting.
- Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures.
- Manage accounting systems/ERP (MISA) integrity and recommend improvements.
- Lead the financial reporting function, including analyses on the company’s financial position.
- Ensure the preparation and submission of all financial reporting, including monthly management reports and Statistical DPI reports.

Compliance & Tax

- Ensure full compliance with all statutory obligations, including CIT, VAT, PIT, FCT, and transfer pricing documentation.
- Oversee methodology used in determining transfer pricing and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
- Coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
- Review AP supporting documents for tax compliance and bank payment processing.
- Provide guidance to AP Accountant when processing overseas vendor payments, including FCT assessment.

Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable & Operational Support

- Provide guidance, advice, and review for the AR Accountant on daily operational matters (invoicing, MISA entries, client communications).
- Respond promptly to daily inquiries from the Finance Controller regarding AR matters.
- Coordinate with banks to resolve issues related to incoming funds, ensuring timely crediting to company accounts.
- Monitor AR balances and Statements of Account (SOA) daily and weekly to ensure accuracy and timely reconciliation.
- Maintain and monitor the Project Revenue file, coordinating with the General Director to verify figures.
- Maintain the AP process, ensuring it is up-to-date and aligned with company policies.

Treasury & Banking

- Coordinate and manage bank guarantee processes with TCB and ACB for project-related matters.
- Manage and regularly update the loan portfolio with ACB and TCB, including payment plans and reporting.
- Prepare financial reports and documentation for periodic bank reviews and credit renewals.
- Support cash flow forecasting and ensure optimal utilization of banking facilities.

Costing & Operational Control

- Oversee and improve costing methodology for logistics services, ensuring proper cost allocation and accurate profitability analysis.
- Conduct monthly variance analysis on standard costs, overhead utilization, and project/job margins.
- Perform variance analysis on material spending, acquisition costs, and volume to ensure costing schemes support targeted profits.
- Provide cost analysis to support pricing, efficiency, and profitability.

Planning & Analysis (Supportive)

- Prepare forecasts and cash flow projections to support management decisions.
- Provide simple financial models and scenario analysis where needed.
- Highlight risks and opportunities based on financial trends

Job Requirement

- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (CPA/ACCA/Chartered Accountant preferred; MBA a plus).
- 5–7+ years of relevant experience, ideally in logistics, project-based, or service-oriented industries.
- Strong technical knowledge of Vietnamese accounting standards (VAS) and taxation; IFRS knowledge a plus.
- Proven experience in managing compliance, statutory reporting, AR/AP, treasury, and audits.
- Advanced Excel skills; experience with accounting software/ERP (MISA).
- Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Hands-on, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced SME environment.