OverviewSYSTRA is one of the world's leading engineering and consultancy groups specialising in public transport and sustainable mobility. With over 10,300 employees, SYSTRA's mission is to design safe and sustainable transport solutions to bring people together, develop social inclusion and facilitate access to employment, education and leisure throughout the world. For 65 years, the Group has been working alongside cities and regions to contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their infrastructure and transport systems, throughout the life cycle of their projects. SYSTRA is involved from the earliest stages of design through to the testing, deployment and maintenance phases. The company provides services in over 80 countries worldwide and generates 74% of its turnover internationally. With its new services, SYSTRA supports its clients and partners in their digital, ecological and energy transition, in order to invent the mobility of tomorrow.ContextWe are seeking a highly skilled and autonomous Chief Accountant to join our finance team in Vietnam. Reporting directly to both the Vietnam Director and the ASIA CFO, you will be responsible for maintaining technical supervision of the integrity of accounting information by recording, verifying, consolidating, and entering transactions in compliance with statutory authority and audit requirements at all times.ResponsibilitiesAccounting, tax and controllingPreparation of balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other financial reportsPrepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account informationMaintains financial security by following internal controlsPreparation of documents of the Cash Forecast budget and cash flow statementsSupervision Accounts payable, supplier statements and reconciliationsSupervision of Accounts receivable/payables and follow up with payment of payables, and collection of receivablesMaintains customer confidence by keeping financial information confidentialPreparation of MIS reports such as LPO reports, Payables and Receivables Reports, Quarterly Financials, Online Transaction Report, Cheque ReportProcessing of inter company journal vouchers and accounting entriesComplete month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial statements close process related to cash management including preparing the appropriate audit work papersPrepare audit schedules and assist during audit field workProduce error-free accounting reports and present their resultsAssist with tax audits and tax returnsAnalyze revenues and expenses to ensure they are recorded appropriately monthlyKeep cheque books and prepare payments in accordance with company proceduresRecord sales in accounting system and make all related accounting entriesEnsure compliance with the financial procedures of the organizationFacilitate and complete monthly close proceduresCompletes external audit by analyzing and scheduling general ledger accounts, providing information for auditorsPrepare and enter journal entries which includes correcting entries, allocating expenditures, allowance related entries, etcMaintains general and subsidiary ledgers, accounts receivable, accounts payable, depreciation, cost, and operating expenses by verifying, allocating, reconciling transactions; resolving discrepanciesEnsure full compliance with Vietnamese tax and statutory requirements, including CIT, VAT, WHT, and PIT, in coordination with external tax consultants where applicable. Prepare, review, and monitor all local tax filings and statutory declarations (monthly, quarterly, annual). Act as the key Finance contact for tax advisors and local authorities, including support during tax audits and inspections. Ensure appropriate tax treatment of intercompany transactions, service fees, and cost recharges.Support basic controlling activities, including cost monitoring, budget vs actual analysis, and variance analysis. Review project costs and staff timesheets to ensure accuracy and consistency with financial reporting. Provide reliable financial data to support management decision-making and Group reporting requirements.Optimization & DevelopmentSupports the ASIA Finance in implementing and enforcing company-wide accounting policies & best practice. Be a system administration role and ensure an accurate and updated database of accounts information. Process all staff timesheets and related works for all entities. Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.Company values and behaviourFollow company guidelines, code of conduct, policies and procedures as set out in employee handbook. Uphold the company confidentiality of information agreement at all times. Participate in project teams and treat colleagues with due respect. Represent the values of the company internally and externally to all stakeholders.Profile/SkillsQualifications and Education Requirements:Bachelor\'s degree or higher in Accounting or FinanceCPA, CMA or equivalent certification is preferredPreferred Skills:At least 12 years\' experience in accounting and finance.Highly detail oriented and organized in work.Ability to meet assigned deadlines.Ability to act and operate independently with minimal daily direction from manager to accomplish objectives.Knowledge in accounting software, prior experience in Agresso accounting system will be an advantageAbility to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, and clients to maximize performance.Fluent in Engligh and VietnameseAdditional Language is a plusStrong Excel skillsSystra is an equal opportunities company; this position is open to all applicants.
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