Senior Accounting Manager, APAC

Own the end-to-end accounting function for the APAC region currently comprising of Singapore, Hong Kong, Vietnam and Thailand

Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with Vietnamese Accounting Standards (VAS) and, where applicable, IFRS IFRS or other local GAAP across the APAC region

Oversee general ledger management, balance sheet reconciliations, and month-end close processes aligned to group reporting deadlines for all APAC entities

Ensure APAC intercompany transactions and consolidation entries are correctly recorded and reconciled

Monitor fixed asset registers and depreciation schedules across the region

Manage treasury functions including cash flow monitoring and banking relationships as required for all APAC entities

Support regional payroll oversight across APAC

Collaborate with the Regional Tax Team to ensure consistent tax compliance across the region (including CIT, VAT, FCT, and PIT)

Oversee timely preparation and submission of all tax returns and liaison with the tax authorities

Partner with the tax team on transfer pricing documentation, tax planning initiatives, and regulatory updates

Monitor changes in local tax legislation and accounting standards across APAC jurisdictions

Coordinate with external auditors and manage the annual statutory audit process

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of up to 5 accounting staff, fostering a high-performance culture

Set clear performance objectives, conduct regular reviews, and support career development

Allocate work effectively across the team to meet deadlines and maintain quality standards

Identify skills gaps and support training and development initiatives

Business Partnering & Controls

Act as a trusted finance partner to regional business leaders, providing clear financial insight and analysis

Drive continuous improvement of accounting processes, systems, and internal controls

Support budgeting and forecasting processes with accurate actuals data and variance analysis

Chief Accountant Certificate (Chứng chỉ Kế toán trưởng) - mandatory requirement under Vietnamese law

Bachelor's degree or above in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline

Minimum 8-10 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a management or supervisory role

Deep technical knowledge of Vietnamese Accounting Standards (VAS), tax regulations, and Labour Law

Proven track record of managing in-house payroll independently

Experience with regional or multi-entity accounting across APAC

Proficiency in accounting ERP software (SAP experience preferred)

Strong command of written and spoken English for regional reporting and stakeholder communication

Experience in a multinational company or regional shared services environment

Familiarity with IFRS reporting requirements

Experience managing or coordinating accounting across multiple APAC countries (e.g. Singapore, Hong Kong, Thailand)

Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CPA, or equivalent) in addition to the Chief Accountant certificate

Competitive salary

13th-month salary guarantee

Performance bonus

Professional English course for employees

Premium health insurance

Extensive annual leave

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