Role Overview
We are looking for an experienced and driven Deputy Head of Accounting to join our Finance & Accounting leadership team. In this role, you will work closely with the Head of Accounting to oversee the full accounting function — managing the team, ensuring the integrity of financial records, leading monthly and annual closing processes, and delivering accurate, timely financial reports in compliance with Vietnamese regulations. This is a leadership role for someone who combines technical accounting depth with the ability to manage people, build systems, and communicate clearly with senior management.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Oversight
- Supervise, assign, and review the daily work of accounting staff; provide coaching and on-the-job guidance to develop team capability.
- Ensure the team meets all deadlines for payments, reporting, and statutory submissions.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for the accounting function when the Head of Accounting is unavailable.
Financial Reporting & Closing
- Lead and coordinate the month-end and year-end closing process; review journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations prepared by the team.
- Prepare and review financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement) in accordance with Vietnamese Accounting Standards (VAS).
- Analyze financial results and provide commentary for management review.
- Consolidate financial data from subsidiary entities when required.
Tax & Compliance
- Oversee the preparation and submission of all statutory tax declarations: VAT, CIT, PIT, and others as required.
- Ensure full compliance with Vietnamese Accounting Standards, tax laws, and internal control policies.
- Liaise with external auditors and tax authorities; prepare supporting documentation for audits and inspections.
- Monitor changes in accounting and tax regulations and communicate implications to the team and management.
Cost Accounting & Financial Control
- Oversee cost tracking for export-import operations, raw material procurement, and manufacturing activities across subsidiaries.
- Review and approve payment documents, supplier invoices, and expense claims.
- Identify and implement process improvements to strengthen internal controls and increase accounting efficiency.
Budgeting & Planning Support
- Assist the Head of Accounting in preparing annual budgets and periodic financial forecasts.
- Monitor actual performance against budget; flag significant variances and recommend corrective actions.
Reporting & Communication
- Prepare and present regular financial reports to the Head of Accounting and Finance Director.
- Communicate proactively with Operations, Sales, Procurement, and other departments to ensure accurate and timely financial data.
- Perform other tasks as assigned by senior management.