Head of Accounting

BRITISH UNIVERSITY VIETNAM (BUV)

British University Vietnam (BUV) is the first and only international university in Vietnam to directly award British degrees from the prestigious University of London and Staffordshire University. BUV is rated a 5 Star university of excellence by the world recognised QS accreditor and is also recognised with a University-wide accreditation from the UK’s Quality Assurance Agency (QAA).

BUV has three main brand drivers:

• Offering accredited British and international higher education and training in Vietnam.
• Providing 5-star university campuses, learning spaces, and services.
• Including a compulsory personal and social growth program that prepares students for the future of life and work.

Established in 2009, BUV provides teaching for undergraduate and graduate programmes. Employability rates for students are exceptionally high with 100% of graduates from BUV either employed or continuing higher education within 3 months after graduation.

With a wide network of more than 300 enterprise partners in various fields, and 12-week internship programmes, BUV helps students gain professional knowledge and practical skills to meet employers’ requirements as well as be ready to develop their careers immediately after graduation.

Students study at BUV’s award winning campus in the Ecopark township near Hanoi. With its state-of-the-art teaching and learning facilities and an iconic design, BUV is recognised as one of the best educational environments in Southeast Asia.

POSITION PURPOSE

The Head of Accounting is responsible for overseeing the strategic direction of the accounting function within the university, ensuring financial integrity, compliance, and alignment with organizational goals. Reporting directly to the CFO, this role plays a key part in shaping the university’s financial strategy and operational effectiveness.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

1. Accounting and Reporting:

• Provide strategic oversight of the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable and taxation processes, ensuring alignment with financial regulations and university goals.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in compliance with local accounting standards and Group requirement.
• Prepare and file tax returns and other regulatory filings.
• Prepare monthly reporting in accordance with Vietnamese Accounting Standards and Group reporting framework.
• Conduct regular audits and reviews to maintain financial integrity.

2. Accounting Systems:

• Ensure the continuous improvement and strategic alignment of financial software systems, ensuring efficiency and system security across all accounting operations.
• Ensure system security and data integrity.
• Timely improve financial system to reduce manual work and increase efficiency.
• Monitor system performance and identify opportunities for improvement.

3. Tax reporting and planning:

• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and oversee the strategic tax planning for the university.
• Timely update tax regulation and identify all tax risks and solutions.
• Work with local tax authorities.

4. Risk Management:

• Develop and implement financial risk management strategies to align with the university’s strategic goals and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies.
• Develop policies and procedures to strengthen financial system and mitigate risks of incompliance.
• Monitor compliance with internal controls, Group internal control requirement and external regulations.
• Work and follow with Group Auditor.

5. Team Leadership:

• Provide leadership and mentorship to the accounting team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and ensuring the professional development of team members.
• Provide guidance, training, and mentorship to team members.
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment.

6. Strategic Partnerships:

• Collaborate with other departments to support the university’s strategic goals.
• Build strong relationships with external stakeholders, such as auditors, bankers, tax authority and government agencies.

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS

COMPETENCIES (knowledge, skills, and abilities)

Essential

• At least Bachelor degree or above majoring in Accounting/Finance/Auditing.
• Having accounting certificates, tax procedure service certificates or ACCA, CPA is an advantage.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the same position. Having worked in the position of Chief Accountant, Head of Finance and Accounting Department in the related industry is an advantage.
• Ability to organize, manage and develop people.
• Good communication skills, problem solving skills and analytical skills.
• Good command of English.
• Proficiency in Accounting Software (preferred FAST and SAP), EXCEL, WORD, POWERPOINT.

COMPETENCIES  (behavioural)

Essential

• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Problem analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Customer service skills.
• Proactive and self-motivated.

Interested candidates should prepare an up-to-date CV and application letter indicating for which position you are applying. Please then select SUBMIT YOUR CV button on our JOBS AT BUV webpage or email to hr@buv.edu.vn. We will invite short-listed candidates for interviews. Recruitment will remain open until the position is filled.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES AND DIGNITY AT WORK POLICY

All staff are expected to understand and enact the University’s commitment to ensuring equality and diversity in all activities. This commitment is enshrined in the BUV mission statement and our core values.

Every member of staff has a responsibility to ensure colleagues are treated with dignity and respect. The University is committed to creating a work environment for all staff that is free from harassment, intimidation and any other forms of bullying at work, where everyone is treated with dignity, respect and professional courtesy.

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