Finance Manager & Chief Accountant

Lead the finance function for the Vietnam entity as both the statutory Chief Accountant and a strategic Finance Business Partner. Ensure full compliance with Vietnam accounting and tax requirements while providing financial insight, planning support and business partnering to local and regional management.

Responsibilities

• Finance Business Partnering Partner with local management to support profitable business growth.
• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting and monthly performance reviews.
• Provide analysis and recommendations on revenue, profitability, costs, working capital and cash flow.
• Support business decisions through financial modelling and scenario analysis.
• Accounting & Financial Reporting Manage the full spectrum of accounting activities, including GL, AP, AR, fixed assets, inventory and intercompany transactions.
• Ensure timely monthly, quarterly and annual closing.
• Prepare accurate statutory and management reports.
• Ensure compliance with Group accounting policies and reporting requirements.
• Serve as the appointed Chief Accountant in accordance with Vietnam regulations.
• Tax & Compliance Ensure timely and accurate tax filings and statutory submissions.
• Coordinate corporate income tax, VAT, PIT, foreign contractor tax and transfer pricing requirements.
• Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors and government authorities.
• Monitor regulatory developments and ensure continued compliance.
• Treasury & Working Capital Manage cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning.
• Oversee banking relationships and payment controls.
• Support foreign exchange and intercompany financing activities.
• Drive working capital improvements and effective receivables management.
• ERP & Finance Processes Support ERP implementation, localization and stabilization.
• Lead finance readiness for e-invoicing and other digital compliance requirements.
• Establish robust finance processes, policies and internal controls.
• Drive process standardization, automation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Governance & Stakeholder Management Maintain a strong internal control environment.
• Coordinate external accounting, payroll and compliance service providers.
• Collaborate closely with Operations, Sales, HR, IT, Regional Finance and Group Finance.
• Build and develop the local finance organization as the business grows.

Preferred

• Professional qualifications (ACCA, CPA or equivalent) are an advantage.

Education

Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline.

Qualifications

Vietnam Chief Accountant Certificate is mandatory.

Experience

Minimum 8 years in finance with experience as Chief Accountant, Finance Manager or equivalent role within a multinational or foreign-invested company. Technical Skills - Minimum of 5 years’ experience in SAP ECC or S/4HANA, strong knowledge of accounting principles and standards (IFRS & VAS), knowledge of One Stream will be an added advantage A strong team player and leader, self-motivated, proactive and able to work independently in agile and fast-paced environment Language literacy: Good verbal and written communication in English, Vietnamese. Proficiency in Chinese language would be added advantage,

Stäubli is a multinational, value driven technological solutions provider. Stäubli’s activities are divided into four divisions; robots, textile, electrical connectors and fluid connectors. We strive for innovation and excellence and are market leaders in many industrial segments. Stäubli guarantees high quality, reliability and performance – our strong basis for the trusted partnership with our customers worldwide