South Africa: Financial Manager / Chief Accountant (Expat Opportunity) – Vietnam

Responsibilities: Hong Kong Accounting Ownership Manage end-to-end accounting for the Hong Kong entity, including GL, month-end close, statutory reporting, and audit Ensure compliance with HKFRS/IFRS, Hong Kong tax regulations, and statutory filing requirements Prepare monthly management accounts, annual financial statements, audit schedules, and tax documentation Act as the primary liaison with external auditors, tax advisors, banks, and Hong Kong authorities Regional Oversight Vietnam & China Review monthly financial statements from Vietnam and China entities. Ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with group policies Provide technical accounting, reporting, and tax guidance to local finance teams Review statutory compliance, tax filings, and key balance sheet reconciliations Support the development of local finance capabilities and consistent reporting standards Group Closing, Consolidation & Reporting Lead the consolidated monthly closing process across Hong Kong, Vietnam, and China Prepare group management accounts, financial analysis, KPIs, and variance commentary Ensure timely and accurate reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts across entities Intercompany & Cross-Border Transactions Manage intercompany invoicing, settlements, reconciliations, and eliminations Oversee cost allocations and ensure transfer pricing compliance and documentation Maintain clear audit trails for cross-border and related-party transactions AR, AP & Treasury Management Oversee accounts receivable and payable processes, including ageing analysis, vendor reconciliations, and payment controls Manage daily cash flow, bank reconciliations, and multi-currency banking operations Prepare cash forecasts and liquidity planning to ensure adequate funding Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Support Lead annual budgeting and periodic forecasting cycles Analyse variances, identify risks and opportunities, and provide financial insights to management Support strategic and operational decision-making with financial analysis Audit, Compliance & Internal Controls Coordinate external audits for Hong Kong and support Vietnam and China audits Ensure timely tax filings across jurisdictions (profits tax, VAT, CIT, PIT) Maintain strong internal controls, risk management, and documentation standards Systems & Process Improvement Enhance ERP usage (NetSuite preferred) and improve data accuracy and reporting efficiency Drive automation, standardisation, and continuous improvement of finance processes across entities Requirements: Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field CA / CPA / ACCA strongly preferred 3 years experience in financial management or senior accounting roles within international, multi-entity environments Hands-on experience with end-to-end accounting, statutory reporting, audit, and tax compliance Experience with group consolidation, intercompany accounting, and cross-border transactions Prior team leadership or strong oversight experience Solid knowledge of IFRS / HKFRS Strong understanding of consolidation, foreign currency accounting, and audit processes ERP system experience required (NetSuite preferred) Advanced Excel and strong financial analysis skills Strong ownership mindset with high attention to detail Able to work independently and manage multiple deadlines across regions Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills Due to the high volume of applications received, only suitable candidates who meet the criteria of this vacancy will be contacted.