Who We Are
Originating from Vietnam, VinFast is committed to the vision of becoming a global smart EV brand. VinFast has laid the foundation for the electric car and motorbike industry in Vietnam while passionately promoting the worldwide EV revolution.
With its Customer-First philosophy, VinFast relentlessly innovates and converges intellectual fundamentals in creating best-in-class products with the most affordable prices and outstanding after-sales services. In addition, VinFast provides everybody with the opportunity to use smart EVs while contributing to the creation of a smart, green, and sustainable future.
SCOPE OF JOB
The General Accountant is a key member of the Finance and Accounting team that will assist in all areas of accounting, including, A/R, A/P, purchasing G/L maintenance. This role will also support the month-end closing process, and the preparation of financial and ad hoc reports. A strong financial planning and analysis (FP&A) background, along with SAP experience are critical for the success of this role.
Responsibilities & Key Activities
General Accounting Activities
- Partner with Finance team to provide FP&A support to develop a robust budgeting and forecasting process to assist with business analytics
- Assist with building rolling budgets and forecasts for different business units and consolidating into one master budget
- Conduct regular general ledger maintenance and propose entries with supporting documentation/schedule as needed
- Assist with month-end and quarter-end closings, filing of tax returns and responding to audits
- Ensure compliance with applicable standards (i.e. GAAP), rules, regulations, and systems of internal control
- Identify and implement process improvements, includes automating manual processes
- Performing other duties, when required and as assigned
Accounts Receivable Activities Establish a revenue collection process for retail stores, including:
- Collection of down payments from customers in multiple form of payments
- Payment of collected funds to agencies such as licensing and registration
- Reconciliation of revenue with banking institution by retail store
- A/R accounting lead, including r econciles and deposits for new vehicle sales, service and parts receipts, credit cards, cheques and cash deposits
- Reconcile cash receipts and updates accounts receivable ledger by customer
- Research and process chargebacks, returns, and bad checks
- Report sold units through the factory reporting system. Maintains accurate delivery records
- Maintaining fixed asset ledger and on a quarterly basis do a cycle count for Office and Showroom assets
Accounts Payable Activities
- Enter, process and review invoices against contracts/supporting documents, obtaining approvals, processing payments, and filing
- Processing employee expense claims and credit card purchases
- Keeping track of all payments and invoices pending for payments and ensuring invoices are paid in accordance with vendor terms
- Verifying vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions
- Matching inventory invoices with the receipt of goods and addressing all discrepancies with appropriate departments
What You Bring Along
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 3-5 years of progressive work experience in GL/AR/AP
- Must be proficient in MS Office, including advanced skills in Microsoft Excel
- Experience with FP&A tools such as Power BI, Adaptive Insights or similar is preferred
- Experience with SAP S4 Hana is a preferred
- Excellent time management and detail, proven ability to deliver on tight deadlines
- Demonstrated ability to accurately calculate, post, correct, and manage financial records
- High energy level, comfortable performing multi-faceted tasks in conjunction with daily activities
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and fluent in English
- Experience in the automotive/EV space is preferred but not necessary
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