Job description for Chief Accountant at Công ty TNHH Shelby Global
Location — Tay thanh Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Salary — Negotiable
Reporting line — Reports directly to the CEO, with a dotted-line report to the CFO
About the Role
The Chief Accountant will lead the company’s accounting operations and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting in line with listed-company requirements. The role also partners with management on budgeting, cash flow, cost control, and financial decisions that improve operating performance.
Key Responsibilities
• Oversee accounting operations and period-end closing. Review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, consolidated reports, management reports, and regulatory disclosures.
• Lead tax filings and finalization, maintain compliant accounting records, and liaise with tax authorities, external auditors, banks, and regulators.
• Monitor costs, cash flow, receivables, payables, inventory, and fixed assets. Strengthen internal controls and work with other departments to reduce financial and operational risk.
• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning. Provide analysis and recommendations to support management decisions.
• Lead and develop the accounting team, including coaching, capability development, and succession planning.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Auditing, or Finance.
• Chief Accountant certification is required. ACCA or CPA is an advantage.
• At least 8 years of accounting and finance experience, including at least 3 years as a Chief Accountant.
• Experience in a listed company is required. Manufacturing experience is strongly preferred.
• Hands-on experience with ERP accounting systems and strong knowledge of accounting standards, tax regulations, corporate law, and disclosure requirements.
• Strong financial analysis, internal control, team leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Good command of English, strong attention to detail, and the ability to meet tight reporting deadlines.
