Main purpose:

 The Finance Manager has to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting as per Company policies and guidelines. The incumbent needs to demonstrate a good understanding of US GAAP and local accounting standards. He/she has needs to ensure the business is satisfying all its tax obligations in accordance with the laws/regulations and manage the Accounts Payable team in HO to ensure payment efficiency and compliance to Company’s policy
 

Accountabilities:
1. Reporting

- To manage and ensure the Book closing process in HFM of Vietnam brands/ produtcs timely and accurately as per Region guidelines.

 - To review GL reports, Chart of Account in the system to ensure the proper maintenance.

 - Monthly information as per reporting timeline, work with all relevant functions in Finance and Control and resolve all related issues to ensure closing as per prescribed deadlines.

 - Maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of Financial Reporting Systems (Oracle, SAP, etc.) by exploring and utilizing system functions. Request and work with BIS for implementing appropriate changes.

 - Prepare monthly ad-hoc financial reports for BU/ Region.

 - To manage and submit timely and accurately the annual BU/ Region reporting package.

 - Review consolidated BS to be able to explain the details, organize monthly BS review. Follow up with remediation plan to ensure the pending matters to be implemented completely. Focus on BS watchout, exceptional items and perform corrective actions as instructed by FC.

 - Review all reconciliations b/w GL and sub-ledger and take corrective actions if required.

 - Review and ensure correct accrual accounting entries posted to GL.

 - To liaison with External Auditor to response their requests, follow up and solve any pending from last year external audit in terms of Financial Statements preparation.

 - Prepare related Finance policy and procedures, get relevant functions to review and get approval before implementation.

 - Communicate and supervise subordinates to ensure the compliance of Finance policy and procedures (FR process, Revenue Recognition, Stales policy etc.)

 - As a control owner, perform control roles and responsibility in accordance with Company Accountability model. Support Process Owner in driving GCS agenda. Understand the objective of the assigned control(s) and document the test script attributes for effective execution of the control, evaluate control effectiveness through testing as per GCS guidelines and maintain an audit trail to evidence execution of the activities. Ensure timely remediation of any control deficiencies.

2. Account Payable (AP)

 - Manage AP team in HO to ensure the payment efficiency and compliance to company policy.

 - Develop a good understanding of the Global Procurement payment guidelines.

 - Follow Company guidelines on payment days to help the business achieve its cash flow targets.

3. Tax

 - Review and ensure the accuracy and timeliness of payments and tax administration of tax reports. Ensure proper compliance to current tax regulations to avoid surprises in tax audit and maintain tax efficiency while ensuring no penalties.

 - Advise and provide regular status update of tax regulations and accounting treatments to relevant functions to ensure the clear communication and understanding of local tax/ government regulations.

- To liaise with Tax Department and respond to their requests, follow up and solve any pending queries from last Tax Audit.

 - Review Transfer Pricing document of Vietnam Snacks to comply with law requirements and adhere to PepsiCo Transfer Price Policy. Propose necessary changes and implement appropriate improvements for tax planning purposes.

4. Build organization capability

 - Set objectives, assess performance & provide feedback to team as PMP

- Coach, develop functional capability to the team

 - Create a motivating and rewarding work environment

 - Monitor staff turnover and provide action plan to solve such problem.

Requirements:

- University graduation, major in Finance and Accounting. Qualified ACCA is preferable.

 - 5-7 years of experience in finance & accounting with at least 3 years in a managerial role in FMCG companies.

 - Demonstrated financial knowledge of analysis, evaluation, forecasting, and decision making.

 - Good knowledge in US GAAP, VAS and tax laws/regulations.

 - Knowledge and experiences in ERP system (Oracle, SAP, HFM).

- Advanced Microsoft office (Excel, Word, PPT)

- Capable to work under pressure against tight and changing deadlines and prioritize work and deliver

 - Capable to work independently, and proceed with objectives with minimal supervision. Demonstrate strong communication, problem solving skills.

- Self-motivated person with strong leadership & supervisory skills.

- High fluency in both spoken & written English.