Deputy Manager - Finance

Job description

About BASF in Vietnam BASF has been active in Vietnam since the establishment of its representative office in 1994 and celebrates its 30-year presence in the country this year. BASF Vietnam Limited was set up in 2009. The company maintains two sales offices in Hồ Chí Minh City and Hà Nội, offering solutions for Vietnam’s key industries, including Agriculture, Construction, Automotive, Footwear, Paints & Coatings and Electrical & Electronics. BASF’s sales to customers in Vietnam were approximately €238 million in 2023. BASF employed 110 people in Vietnam as of the end of the year. Further information on BASF in Vietnam is available at . Objectives Oversee all accounting and tax-related operations to ensure full compliance with Vietnamese Accounting Standards (VAS), IFRS, local tax regulations, FDI policies, and BASF group policies and Corporate requirements. Ensure financial integrity and transparency through proper accounting, compliance reporting, and support for audits. Act as a key liaison with internal and external stakeholders (e.g. auditors, local authorities, BASF teams, and consultants) Execute Customer Credit Risk Management, Receivables, and Treasury operations in line with local regulations and BASF guidelines to support business needs. Provide technical and functional guidance on these areas to stakeholders. M ain Areas of Responsibilities and Key Activities Compliance and Governance: Ensure timely and accurate recording of all financial transactions, ensure compliance with IFRS, VAS, tax regulations, and FDI requirements through up-to-date knowledge and liaison with authorities and advisors. Establish, document, and maintain internal accounting policies, procedures, and tax guidelines. Regularly communicate updates to relevant stakeholders. Monitor and implement changes in local GAAP and tax regulations to ensure compliance and operational readiness. Coordinate and prepare accurate and timely financial statements in compliance with local and group standards including Tax filings (VAT, CIT, FCT, etc.), CbCR (Country-by-Country Reporting), transfer pricing (local file) report, and Quarterly tax notes. Lead statutory and tax audits. Serve as the primary contact point for local tax authorities, tax advisors, and compliance consultants. Operational excellence: Oversee day-to-day accounting operations to ensure transactional accuracy and alignment across systems. Support fixed assets management and impairment review. Coordinate physical verification of fixed assets. Coordinate with the auditors, supply chain and warehouse team to ensure an accurate and thorough observation of the annual physical stock count. Coordinate effectively with internal departments and Shared Service Centers to ensure smooth and timely execution of month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities. Manage cash/liquidity position of the company and liaise with Regional Treasury team to ensure availability of funds Prepare and administer bank-related documentation (hedging, deposits, guarantees, facilities), and manage signatory rights and user access. Ensure full compliance with transfer pricing requirements, including managing the preparation of Transfer Price documentation in collaboration with external consultants. Play the role of Insurance gatekeeper (e.g.: Marine Cargo Insurance (MCI); Public and Products Liability Insurance (PPL); Property all risks and Business interruption Insurance (PDBI)). Perform contract review from local finance and tax perspectives. Lead enhancements to the local e-Invoice portal to ensure compliance with updated tax regulations. Play the role of expense processor and local key user of Non-Trade Portal and MDG (Customer). Support cross-functional projects, including finance transformation and digitalization initiatives. Credit Management Oversee collection of all receivables for business teams, minimize DSO (Day Sales Outstanding), and performance indicators. Carry out credit risk evaluation, risk mitigation and annual credit review in line with sales strategies and local market practices. Perform business partnering with customer visits, financial consultancy, business, and customer trainings. Handle debt recovery with collection agent, lawyer, or court. Ensure relevant documents are maintained for effective debt validation and recovery. Handle provision for doubtful debts and write-off of bad debts with business teams. Assume local key user of SCO (Smart credit optimized), CARAT (Controlling Accounts Receivable Analysis Tools), and FSCM (Financial Supply Management) or other system as applicable. Account Receivable Oversee end-to-end request/ transaction process together with Supply Chain, GB Hub and related stakeholders. Provide insight to resolve issues, inefficiencies, and queries. Oversee process of non-trade business (Customer). Oversee accounts receivable adjustments such as Rebate process, Goods return, Customer compensation. Requirements Degree in Accounting / Finance or equivalent professional qualifications. Chief Accountant certificate 7 years of relevant working experience in MNCs with international manufacturing and trading operations, preferably with a finance-shared service center environment. Experience in business partnering or financial planning and analysis roles are preferred. In-depth knowledge of local accounting practices, the Vietnamese Accounting Standards and System, Vietnamese tax regulations, and related statutory requirements. Knowledge of relevant international financial and reporting standards. Hands-on knowledge of SAP or other International ERP systems is advantageous. E.G Oracle Good command of English and Excel skills.