Finance Controller, Vietnam

Finance Controller, Vietnam (VIE-FIN-0053)
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING AND WHY
This role is accountable and responsible for the financial controllership for British Council Vietnam which includes a branch and a subsidiary. The role provides the management and leadership for financial process, control and compliance.
This role manages the end to end accounting process across the operation on behalf of the Regional Finance Director, including month and year end close, and ensures consistent, accurate and robust financial accounting processes and reporting in line with accounting practices and corporate policies, and local statutory, accounting and tax compliance regulations. This role supports the Country Directors and the subsidiaries’ local Board of Directors in finance related functions and business matters. This is a key role in the new organisational structure emerging from the Financial Transparency recommendations.
WHAT IS INTERESTING ABOUT IT
You will have opportunities to maintain a sound working knowledge of major developments, issues and stakeholders within the specific area of subject or sector expertise to build professional credibility, confidence and market insight. You will represent the British Council at specific subject/sector-related events to ensure appropriate support is given to partners and other stakeholders and you will have the opportunity to work with the Global and Regional Team.
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WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
You should be a Qualified Accountant from ACCA or CFA with at least three years of experience post-qualification and ten years of working experience in related field. You will need to have minimum three years of qualified experience in a managerial post and managing a diverse team or a group of stakeholders in multiple locations.
BENEFITS OF WORKING AT THE BRITISH COUNCIL
- 13th month salary
- Standard working hours of 37.5 hours and five days a week
- 24 days of Annual Leave per annum, 15 days public holidays (combination of Vietnam and UK public holidays)
- Group Insurance Program for you and your family members (eligible spouse and children only)
- Annual health check
- Other benefits regulated in the TACOS
- Extensive training and development opportunities, both local and within the global network
Our work makes a lasting difference by building more inclusive societies and supporting people’s prospects.
Together, we can do more.
Start Date: As soon as possible
Closing Date: 27 January 2020 (23:59 UK Time)
For more information about the role and to apply, please visit our jobs portal through this link: https://tinyurl.com/VIE-FIN-0053e
(Please note that priority will be given to applicants who apply on our Jobs Portal)
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