Sr. Accountant

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Hiring Remotely in Quận 3, Hồ Chí Minh, VNM
Remote or Hybrid
Senior level
Software
The Role
Oversee Vietnam accounting operations, including AR, AP, treasury, reconciliations, financial reporting, tax declarations, statutory filings, banking, and audit support. Manage NetSuite transactions, e-invoicing, payment processing, vendor and customer documentation, and physical and digital archives. Serve as the officially registered Chief Accountant, ensuring compliance with Vietnamese Accounting Standards and local VAT and WHT regulations while coordinating with auditors, tax consultants, and regional finance teams.
Summary Generated by Built In

· Job Title: Senior Accountant

· Role Assignment: Finance Department

· Contract Type: Full-Time Permanent

· Location & Work Arrangement: 9th floor (901), The Nexx Building, No.32 Pham Ngoc Thach, Xuan Hoa Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Hybrid Model: Remote Flexibility + Regular On-Site Office Days at least 2 days a week)

· Reports To: Finance Manager

We are seeking a highly detail-oriented, experienced Senior Accountant to oversee daily accounting operations, statutory tax compliance, and financial reporting for our Vietnam operations. This role covers end-to-end Accounts Receivable (AR), Accounts Payable (AP), treasury management, and audit support. The candidate must hold a valid Chief Accountant Certificate to be registered as the official Chief Accountant for legal and statutory compliance purposes.

Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, the Senior Accountant balances remote digital operations (NetSuite system, online banking, virtual communication) with essential on-site physical responsibilities (scanning, copying, mailing hard-copy invoices/tax reports, and maintaining physical and digital document archives for audit readiness).

1. Financial Transactions & NetSuite System Management

· Data Accuracy: Input accurate and timely data into the NetSuite system in accordance with required fields and company accounting standards.

· Standards Compliance: Ensure all financial data adheres to applicable Accounting Standards, internal policies, procedures, and statutory regulations.

· Ledger Reconciliations: Perform monthly reconciliations of AP and AR module ledgers against the General Ledger.

· Delegation Compliance: Execute payments and collections strictly in alignment with corporate delegation policies.

· Schedule Maintenance: Assist in compiling corporate and legal information schedules (e.g., rental agreements, insurance policies).

· Intercompany Matching: Post intercompany transactions, reconcile balances, and match with counterparties.

2. Accounts Receivable (AR) & Billing

· Invoicing & Documentation: Review contracts, acceptances, and liquidation documents; issue e-invoices using NetSuite and Easy Invoice.

· Collections & Credit Control: Monitor AR aging, overdue payments, and Days Sales Outstanding (DSO); maintain cash forecasts and issue payment reminders.

· Reconciliation & Reporting: Perform revenue vs. billing reconciliations (Accrue & Advance Sales).

3. Accounts Payable (AP) & Vendor Management

· Contract & Invoice Verification: Review vendor contracts, verify approvals, and validate vendor invoices against agreements.

· System Entry & Processing: Enter vendor invoices and freelancer expenses into the accounting system.

· Payment Planning & Execution: Prepare bi-monthly payment proposals based on cash forecasts and due dates; route proposals for management approval.

· Banking Operations: Upload approved payment files to the bank for final approval and record payment entries in the system.

4. Tax Compliance & Statutory Filings

· Tax Declarations: Manage digital tax tokens and declare VAT and WHT in full compliance with local regulations.

· Tax Payments & Audit Preparation: Execute timely tax payments and archive all necessary supporting documents for statutory tax audits.

· External Advisory Liaison: Work closely with external audit and tax consultants regarding AR/AP supporting documents and year-end audits.

5. Treasury, Banking & General Ledger

· Banking Management: Process daily banking transactions, maintain the cashbook, conduct bank statement reconciliations.

· Documentation & Records: Handle bank vouchers (debit notes and credit advice)

· Coordinate token renewals.

6. Legal Representation & Administration

· Statutory Registration: Be officially registered as the company’s Chief Accountant with local tax authorities.

· Archiving: Maintain complete and organized physical/soft-copy archives for all client and vendor invoices, vouchers, tax documents, and contracts.

7. Qualifications & Requirements

· Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.

· Certification: Valid Chief Accountant Certificate (Mandatory) for local legal registration.

· Experience: 4–6+ years of general accounting experience, with strong hands-on ownership of AR, AP, Tax, and Treasury.

· Remote Working Skills:

o Proven track record of operating effectively and independently in a remote or distributed team environment.

o Strong self-discipline, time management, and proactive communication habits.

o Proficiency with digital collaboration tools (e.g., Google Workspace, shared cloud drives …).

· Technical Skills:

o Proficient with systems (e.g., NetSuite).

o Hands-on experience with Vietnamese e-invoicing systems (e.g., Easy Invoice) and bank platforms (e.g., Vietcombank VCB DigiBiz).

· Tax & Legal Knowledge: Strong grasp of Vietnamese Accounting Standards (VAS) and local tax regulations (VAT, WHT).

· Languages: Professional fluency in both written and spoken Vietnamese and English.

· Key Competencies: Strong attention to detail, high ethical standards, and accountability.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
  • Valid Chief Accountant Certificate for local legal registration
  • 4–6+ years of general accounting experience
  • Hands-on experience with accounts receivable, accounts payable, tax, and treasury
  • Experience working independently in a remote or distributed team
  • Strong self-discipline, time management, and proactive communication
  • Proficiency with digital collaboration tools such as Google Workspace and shared cloud drives
  • Proficiency with NetSuite or comparable accounting systems
  • Hands-on experience with Vietnamese e-invoicing systems such as Easy Invoice
  • Experience with bank platforms such as Vietcombank VCB DigiBiz
  • Strong knowledge of Vietnamese Accounting Standards and local VAT and WHT regulations
  • Professional fluency in written and spoken Vietnamese and English
  • Strong attention to detail, ethical standards, and accountability
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The Company
HQ: Sydney, NSW
933 Employees
Year Founded: 1982

What We Do

We are the Asia-Pacific region's leading media intelligence company; empowering clients to understand their brand and reputation since 1982. Our clients are diverse, ranging from globally renowned brands right through to government bodies and not for profit organisations. Isentia was acquired by UK based company Access Intelligence on September 1st, 2021 and the future looks bright as we join forces to become a global leader in media intelligence. Our mission is to create actionable insight from complex communication channels. With powerful technology and clever people, we deliver what’s relevant when our clients need it, driving decisions and opening possibilities.

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