Vietnamese Finance & Accountant

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Adecco’s client is a company specializing in international logistics SaaS and digital logistics solutions, providing cloud-based systems, tools and data integration services to logistics companies, ports, shipping lines, freight forwarders and shipping agents. The company leverages AI, big data and cloud computing technologies to support logistics operations and digital transformation across the international logistics industry.

The Accounting & Tax Specialist will manage day-to-day accounting activities, tax compliance and financial reporting for the Vietnam entity, while working closely with the regional/headquarters Finance team and supporting the local management team on selected administrative matters. The role will play a key part in ensuring accurate financial operations and compliance with Vietnamese accounting and tax regulations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Accounting & Financial Operations

• Manage day-to-day accounting activities, including invoicing, payment processing, bookkeeping and account reconciliation.
• Maintain accurate and complete accounting records in accordance with Vietnamese accounting regulations and company policies.
• Review accounting transactions and supporting documents to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Perform regular account reconciliations and resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities.

Tax & Compliance

• Prepare and submit periodic tax declarations in accordance with Vietnamese tax regulations.
• Ensure timely and accurate tax compliance for the Vietnam entity.
• Monitor relevant changes in Vietnamese tax and accounting regulations.
• Coordinate with local tax authorities and relevant government agencies on tax-related matters.
• Support tax inspections, inquiries and clarification requests when required.
• Coordinate with external accounting or tax advisors when necessary.

Financial Reporting

• Prepare monthly, quarterly and other financial reports as required.
• Prepare and review the three core financial statements:
  • Balance Sheet
  • Income Statement
  • Cash Flow Statement
• Perform financial analysis, account reconciliation and variance analysis.
• Provide financial information and reports to the Finance team at headquarters.
• Ensure financial reports and supporting information are accurate and submitted on time.

Payroll & Administrative Support

• Support payroll calculation and related accounting activities.
• Provide limited support to the local management team on selected administrative matters, such as daily procurement and routine office-related activities.
• Assist with other finance-related administrative tasks when required.

Other Responsibilities

• Support finance and accounting projects as assigned by management.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external parties on finance-related matters.
• Perform other related duties according to business requirements.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing or a related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant hands-on accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of Vietnamese accounting and tax regulations.
• Practical experience in tax filing and accounting compliance.
• Experience handling accounting activities across the full accounting cycle.
• Hands-on experience working with local tax authorities is preferred.
• Good understanding of banking procedures and tax administration processes.
• Experience preparing and reviewing financial statements.
• Strong understanding of accounting reconciliation and financial reporting principles.
• Knowledge of IFRS is a plus.
• Experience in international logistics, ocean freight, internet or technology-related industries is a plus.