Group Chief Accountant (Digital Media & Influencer Marketing)

Our client is a Digital Media & Influencer Marketing company that is looking for a qualified candidate to join their firm.

• Advise and partner with subsidiary Chief Accountants: Guide the structuring and optimization of accounting departments ensuring clear role allocation and effective execution of responsibilities.
  
• Strengthen accounting systems and governance: Support the Board of Directors and Chief Accountant in building standardizing and continuously improving accounting frameworks policies and procedures.
  
• Enhance financial control processes: Develop and oversee key policies including Accounts Receivable Purchasing & Payment and Advances; proactively identify risks and recommend compliant solutions.
  
• Safeguard assets and inventory: Implement control mechanisms and coordinate regular physical counts with business units to prevent losses and ensure accuracy.
  
• Ensure high-quality financial reporting: Oversee the timely accurate and compliant preparation of individual and consolidated financial statements in line with accounting standards and tax regulations.
  
• Supervise audit processes: Lead and coordinate group-level audits working closely with subsidiaries to ensure timelines quality and compliance of audited financial statements.
  
• Provide actionable financial insights: Review and validate financial reports to support management decision-making across departments.
  
• Drive IFRS readiness and compliance: Apply knowledge of international accounting standards (IFRS) to improve reporting quality and alignment with global practices.
  
• Oversee tax compliance and risk management: Collaborate with Chief Accountant and Tax Manager to monitor tax reporting assess regulatory changes and propose solutions to mitigate risks while supporting business growth.
  
• Support financial planning and analysis: Partner with Finance & Operations and other departments to analyze financial data identify cost fluctuations and recommend cost optimization strategies.
  
• Lead team development and capability building: Manage assess and develop accounting team members; support recruitment and training initiatives to strengthen overall team competency.
  
• Manage banking and external relationships: Handle transactions with banks and relevant partners ensuring smooth financial operations and compliance.
  
• Execute additional leadership-assigned tasks: Take ownership of ad-hoc responsibilities as required by senior management.
  

Requirements

• Experience: Proven experience in accounting leadership roles preferably within large-scale or group structures in Media Entertainment or related industries.
  
• Technical expertise: Strong knowledge of financial reporting consolidation tax regulations and accounting systems; hands-on experience with IFRS is highly preferred.
  
• Leadership & organization: Demonstrated ability to lead teams structure departments and manage multiple stakeholders effectively.
  
• Analytical skills: Strong ability to interpret financial data identify risks and propose practical solutions.
  
• Communication skills: Effective collaboration and communication with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders.
  
• Languages: Fluent in Vietnamese; working proficiency in English.
  

Due to the immense number of applications only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.