Chief Accountant (Vietnamese)

1. Accounting operations

· Manage the daily accounting operations of the restaurant, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and cash management.

· Ensure all financial transactions are recorded accurately and on time.

· Maintain proper accounting documentation and records in compliance with Vietnamese accounting standards.

· Supervise bookkeeping activities and ensure accurate reconciliation of accounts.

2. Financial reporting

· Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

· Produce management reports including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports.

· Analyze financial data and provide insights to management regarding business performance.

· Ensure financial reports are accurate and submitted on time.

3. Tax compliance

· Ensure compliance with Vietnamese tax regulations and accounting laws.

· Prepare and submit tax declarations, including VAT, Corporate Income Tax (CIT), and Personal Income Tax (PIT).

· Coordinate with tax authorities and external auditors when required.

· Maintain proper tax documentation and ensure timely tax payments.

4. Budgeting and financial planning

· Assist management in preparing annual budgets and financial forecasts.

· Monitor financial performance against budgets and identify variances.

· Provide recommendations to improve financial efficiency and cost control.

· Support strategic planning through financial analysis.

5. Payroll and staff benefits

· Oversee payroll preparation and ensure salary calculations are accurate.

· Ensure compliance with labor regulations related to salaries, taxes, and benefits.

· Coordinate with HR regarding payroll records, employee contracts, and statutory contributions.

6. Internal controls

· Establish and maintain strong internal financial control procedures.

· Monitor cash handling procedures and ensure proper reconciliation of daily sales and POS reports.

· Identify financial risks and recommend corrective actions.

· Ensure proper approval processes for expenses and payments.

7. Audit and financial documentation

· Prepare financial documentation for internal and external audits if required.

· Ensure proper filing and maintenance of accounting records.

· Support management with financial documentation when required.

8. Audit and financial documentation

· Sign documents of payable accounting: Financial invoices and detailed spreadsheet(s) supporting invoices;

· Payment requests to customers.

· Sign Financial/ accounting reports and other compulsory reports required by laws: Company financial/ accounting and statistics reports required by laws;

· Using token to sign (electronic) tax declaration forms;

· Sign Official letters/ clarification documents to be sent to relevant government bodies in relation to tax and statistics polices/ procedures/provisions

REPORT TO:

· General Manager

· Owners

· Receive 85% salary during the probationary period.

· Enjoy free staff meals during work shifts.

· Participate in the Vietnamese social insurance program.

· Benefit from a 20% staff discount on F&B services.

· Additional benefits provided in accordance with Vietnamese labor law.

· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

· Chief Accountant Certificate required according to Vietnamese regulations.

· Minimum 5 years of accounting experience.

· At least 3 years chief accountant role preferred.

· Experience in hospitality, restaurant, or F&B industry is highly desirable.

· Strong knowledge of Vietnamese accounting standards and tax regulations.

· Experience with accounting software and financial management systems.

· Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, MISA, and POS software.

· Good English communication skills.

· Strong organizational and time management skills.

· Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

English CV is required