Our strategic partner is a leading Vietnam-based manufacturer serving both domestic and international markets across the marine, aquaculture, agriculture, and industrial sectors. The company has built a strong reputation for operational excellence, product quality, innovation, and sustainable growth. Job Responsibilities Our strategic partner is seeking a Head of Finance Accounting to oversee all Finance Accounting functions, including financial planning, accounting and compliance, treasury and cash flow management, manufacturing cost control, and internal controls. Reporting directly to the CEO, this CFO-track position plays a key role in ensuring financial transparency, managing financial risks, supporting business growth, and developing future finance leadership capabilities. Financial Planning Analysis (FP): - Develop and manage annual budgets and long-term financial plans aligned with organizational objectives. - Prepare monthly forecasts and rolling cash flow projections to support financial visibility and decision-making. - Conduct budget variance analysis and provide actionable financial insights to management. - Build financial models and scenario analyses to support strategic planning, business expansion, and investment decisions. - Maintain and enhance management reporting systems and financial performance dashboards. Accounting Compliance: - Ensure accounting operations and financial reporting comply with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements. - Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing activities within established timelines. - Manage accounting documentation, reporting processes, and financial record integrity. - Ensure timely and accurate submission of all tax filings and statutory obligations. - Coordinate and lead annual external audit activities and audit readiness initiatives. Treasury, Cash Flow Foreign Exchange Management: - Manage daily and weekly cash flow planning and monitoring activities. - Maintain effective relationships with banking institutions and financial partners. - Oversee domestic and international payment transactions and treasury operations. - Develop and implement foreign exchange risk management strategies and related policies. - Monitor and optimize working capital performance, including receivables, inventory, and payables. Cost Accounting Manufacturing Finance: - Partner with operational teams to manage product costing and manufacturing cost structures. - Perform cost variance analysis and profitability assessments across business activities. - Evaluate capital investment projects through financial feasibility and return analyses. - Manage inventory valuation processes and inventory performance monitoring. Internal Controls Risk Management: - Design, implement, and continuously improve internal control frameworks and governance practices. - Establish approval controls, risk mitigation measures, and fraud prevention mechanisms. - Conduct financial risk assessments and support enterprise risk management initiatives. - Ensure compliance with financial control requirements during customer, regulatory, or third-party audits.- - Manage insurance-related financial risk programs and control activities. Stakeholder Management: - Prepare and present financial reports, performance reviews, and business insights to senior leadership. - Maintain professional relationships with auditors, tax authorities, financial institutions, and external stakeholders. - Collaborate closely with commercial, operations, and human resources teams to support business objectives and performance improvement. - Lead, mentor, and develop finance and accounting team members. - Establish succession planning and talent development initiatives within the finance function. - Promote continuous learning, knowledge sharing, and professional development across the team.

- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline. Having an MBA is considered an advantage. - Possession of a recognized Vietnamese Chief Accountant Certificate or an equivalent international accounting qualification. - Professional certifications such as CPA, ACCA, CFA, CMA, or equivalent are highly preferred. Minimum 12 years of experience in Finance and Accounting functions. Previous Big-4 audit experience (EY, PwC, KPMG, Deloitte), alongside hands-on experience in IPO readiness is considered an advantage. - Strong experience within manufacturing, industrial, FMCG, or export-driven businesses. - At least 5 years of experience in a senior finance leadership position, such as Head of Finance Accounting, Finance Director, - Controller or equivalent. Proven track record of leading and developing teams with five or more direct reports. - Experience working in a multinational scale company of 1,000+ FTEs, specifically within a continuous manufacturing industry is preferred. - Experience supporting international customers and operating in highly regulated environments is an advantage. - Fluent Vietnamese and English communication skills, both written and verbal. - Proficiency in ERP systems and financial management platforms (SAP HANA / Oracle / MS Dynamics ERP advanced, etc.) - Advanced Excel skills, including financial modeling and data analysis. - Experience with Power BI or other business intelligence and reporting tools. - Detail-oriented, strategic thinking and natural curiosity for the business beyond financial numbers.