Chief Accountant (Manufacturing)

TL;DR

Chief Accountant (Manufacturing): Managing full-cycle accounting, tax compliance, and financial reporting for a flexible packaging producer with an accent on VAS/IFRS standards and local regulatory compliance. Focus on leading month-end closing, optimizing costing processes in ERP, and managing statutory tax declarations.

Location: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Company

One of the world's leading producers of flexible packaging for the consumer and pharmaceutical industries, focusing on sustainable solutions.

What you will do

• Prepare and deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements under VAS and IFRS.
• Lead and control month-end and year-end closing processes to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Manage statutory tax declarations (VAT, CIT, FCWT) and ensure full compliance with local regulations.
• Oversee banking transactions, including payments, deposits, loans, LCs, and foreign exchange activities.
• Act as the primary contact for external audits and tax inspections.
• Supervise and develop the accounting team to foster high performance and professional growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and a required Chief Accountant Certificate.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in a multinational manufacturing environment or with reputable audit firms.
• Strong expertise in IFRS, VAS, and local accounting, tax, and banking regulations.
• Good command of written and spoken English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience using ERP systems.

Nice to have

• Professional certifications such as ACCA, CPA, or CMA.
• Master’s Degree.
• Ability to use PowerBI and AI tools.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive remuneration package including 13th month and annual performance bonuses.
• International career opportunities and access to corporate trainings.
• Professional and dynamic working environment.
• Access to global wellbeing activities and annual development talks.