Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Screening partner: Cotalent (authorized to screen and pre-qualify all applicants).

Equal opportunity and Data Use: All qualified candidates will receive fair consideration. Your CV and personal data will be used solely for recruitment purposes for this role and closely related roles for the company, processed under legitimate interest, stored securely, and not shared outside the recruitment process (including GDPR where applicable).

Role Snapshot

Location: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam On-site
Work time: Standard office hours (e.g., 8:30–17:30)
Employment type: Full-time
Benefits: Statutory benefits under Vietnam Labor Law; additional annual leave above statutory
Reporting line: Finance Manager
Team scope: Individual contributor

Company Profile

They are an international non-governmental organization operating in Vietnam, delivering community-based programmes that support vulnerable populations. Their work focuses on sustainable development initiatives with strong accountability to donors and stakeholders. Financial integrity and transparency are central to their operations. This role is critical in ensuring accurate reporting, compliance, and effective programme finance support.

Role Purpose & Success Outcomes

Ensure accurate financial records, compliant reporting, and reliable programme finance support to enable effective delivery of organizational activities.

• Accurate and timely monthly closing that meets agreed timelines
• Strong documentation and internal controls that meet audit standards
• High-quality financial and donor reporting with minimal error rates
• Effective collaboration with programme teams to support operational needs

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain general ledger accuracy, reconciliations, and supporting documentation
• Execute monthly closing processes in line with internal timelines
• Prepare donor and internal financial reports
• Manage payroll calculations, payments, and PIT finalization
• Ensure compliance with Vietnamese statutory regulations and internal policies
• Support internal and external audits with complete and accurate documentation
• Coordinate with programme teams and cross-functional stakeholders on finance matters

Candidate Profile

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Non-negotiable)

Professional Experience

• 3–5+ years of accounting experience (Required)
• Experience in audits and financial reporting (Required)
• Experience in NGO/INGO environment (Nice to have)
• Experience in donor reporting (Nice to have)
• Payroll and PIT handling experience (Nice to have)

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of accounting standards and financial reporting (Required)
• Proficiency in accounting systems such as Xero or similar (Required)
• Working proficiency in English (written and spoken) (Required)

Knowledge Domain

• Vietnamese accounting regulations and statutory compliance (Required)
• Financial controls, audit processes, and reporting frameworks (Required)
• Programme finance operations in donor-funded environments (Nice to have)

Working Style & Culture

• Structured and process-driven environment
• Collaborative across programme and finance teams
• Requires high attention to detail, accountability, and integrity
• Operates under a hands-on, supportive, and results-driven leadership style

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