Role Purpose
Lead the factory’s accounting and compliance function under Vietnam Accounting Standards (VAS), ensuring accurate cost accounting for cashew processing, on-time statutory filings (VAT/PIT/CIT/SI-HI-UI), strong internal controls, and clear financial reporting to management and auditors.
Key Responsibilities
• Own monthly close (D+4): GL, trial balance, financial statements per VAS; management P&L by product/line.
• Cost accounting for cashew: standard costs/BOM, yield & loss tracking (RCN → kernel grades), by-products, WIP,
COGM/COGS.
• Inventory Governance: Cycle counts & monthly stocktake with warehouse; reconcile GRN/GDN,
shrinkage/moisture, and variances within limits.
• Tax & Compliance: VAT, CIT, PIT finalization; social/health/unemployment insurance coordination; e-invoice
setup and control per law.
• Customs & Export Docs: Coordinate with documentation team for proper contract/invoice/packing list,
reconcile export VAT and refund dossiers; liaise with Customs /SI/Tax Dept as needed.
• Treasury & Banking: Cashflow forecast, payments approval, FX for exports, bank reconciliation; manage LC/DP
as applicable.
• Policies & Controls: Implement accounting policies, fixed asset register & depreciation, capex controls, petty
cash, authority matrix.
• External Audit, Internal Audit & Inspections: Prepare audit files, respond to queries; close findings on time;
maintain document retention and lawful archiving.
• ERP & e-invoices: supervise FAST & SAP postings, integrations, and e-invoice portals; train team for accuracy
and timeliness.
• Business partnering: provide unit economics, cost-saving insights, and pricing support to
Plant/Procurement/Sales.
KPIs
• Month-end close on time (D+4); zero material misstatements.
• Statutory filings (VAT/CIT/PIT/SI) 100% on time; zero penalties.
• Inventory variance within target; successful stocktakes (no critical gaps).
• Audit findings: no high-risk issues; timely closure.
Employees: ~ 50 people.
1. Strong Professional Knowledge
Thorough understanding of tax laws: VAT, Corporate Income Tax, Personal Income Tax
Proficient in preparing and analyzing financial statements
Thorough understanding of audit and tax settlement processes
2. Management & Leadership Skills
Managing and assigning tasks to the accounting team
Controlling internal processes, reducing error risks
Training and developing employees
Working with the board of directors, auditors, and tax authorities
3. Technological Skills
4. Communication & Collaboration Skills
Presenting clear and understandable reports
Working with other departments (business, human resources, etc.)
Negotiating and handling situations with relevant authorities
5. Organizational & Time Management Skills
Arranging work according to deadlines (monthly, quarterly, and annual reports)
Handling multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining accuracy
6. Important Personal Qualities
Honesty, meticulousness, and confidentiality
Ability to withstand high pressure (especially during peak seasons) (Mathematics)
Responsibility and professional ethics
7. Certificates & Requirements
Hold a Chief Accountant certificate as required
Practical experience (3-5 years in the accounting field)