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