Chief Accountant

PATI Group is seeking an experienced Chief Accountant to lead our finance and accounting function, ensuring full compliance with Vietnamese Accounting Standards (VAS) and readiness for IFRS adoption.

Reporting directly to the CEO, this role will be responsible for building a robust accounting system, overseeing tax planning and compliance, and providing accurate, timely financial insights to support strategic decision-making. The Chief Accountant will also develop and mentor an in-house finance team capable of supporting rapid growth, new product launches, and international expansion.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities

1. Accounting Leadership & Compliance

• Set up, organize and maintain the full accounting system, chart of accounts, vouchers and ledgers in strict adherence to VAS and relevant regulations.

• Own month‑end, quarter‑end and year‑end closing; deliver statutory and management financial statements (T/Q/Y) with zero material misstatement.

• Control all transactions: A/R, A/P, cash, fixed assets, inventory, CAPEX; ensure proper documentation, approval flow and reconciliations.

2. Tax Management

• Supervise accurate preparation and on‑time filing of VAT, CIT, PIT and other statutory tax reports.

• Lead annual tax finalization and act as the company’s representative in tax audits; maintain clean tax position with no penalties.

3. Financial Planning & Analysis

• Coordinate with FP&A to build, monitor and optimize operating budgets and rolling forecasts.

• Analyze variances, cost structures and working‑capital drivers; recommend improvements to meet EBIT & cash‑flow targets.

4. Internal Controls & Process Optimization

• Design, document and continuously improve finance SOPs, authority matrices and system integrations (e.g., ERP / SAP).

• Ensure full compliance with internal policies and external audit requirements; deliver “clean” audit opinions annually.

5. Team Development & Stakeholder Management

• Recruit, coach and appraise a team of 1‑3 accountants; set KPIs, training roadmaps and succession plans.

• Act as finance business partner to other departments and provide counsel to Management Board on accounting, tax and regulatory matters.

Essential Requirements:

• Background:Bachelor’s degree in Accounting / Finance / Auditing; Chief Accountant Certificate required.

• Experience: 5 years in senior accounting roles, of which 3 years as Chief Accountant / Accounting Manager (preferably in manufacturing, import‑export or FMCG).

• In‑depth knowledgeof VAS, tax regulations, and internal‑control best practices; IFRS exposure is a plus.

• Hands‑on ERP experience(SAP, Oracle, or equivalent).

• Stronganalytical, problem‑solvingandleadership skills; able to translate numbers into business insights.

• High integrity, attention to detail, and a proactive “owner” mindset.

Nice-to-have Requirements:

• Experience in pharmaceutical or supplement industry.

• Familiarity with transfer pricing and cross‑border transactions.

• Fluent English for reporting and auditor/ investor communication.

Expected Results / KPIs:

• 100 % on‑time financial closings (latest 10th working day each month).

• Zero critical audit findings; 2 % immaterial adjustments.

• No tax penalties; effective tax rate optimized within legal framework.

• Budget variance ±8 % on controllable cost lines.

• Finance team engagement score 80 %.