General Accountant

About the job

General Accountant

Decision Lab · Ho Chi Minh City · Full-time

Report to: Director of Operations and Finance

About Decision Lab

Decision Lab is an insights-driven consulting firm helping organisations in Southeast Asia turn opportunity into intentional, innovation-led growth by making better commercial decisions in fast-changing markets.

We combine research, data, and strategic analysis to help brands, investors, and institutions move faster without losing focus — and adapt without losing direction.

We are a growing firm with high standards, a clear regional ambition, and a team that takes ownership seriously.

About the role

You will own day-to-day accounting, month-end close, tax compliance, and cash flow visibility. You will work directly with the Director of Finance & Business Operations and with leadership, and manage one direct report.

This role requires someone who is technically strong, highly organised, and comfortable operating without hand-holding. If you want a job where the scope is already defined and the processes are already built, this is not it.

What you will do

Financial control and reporting

– Own the full accounting cycle: bookkeeping, general ledger, month-end and year-end close;

– Produce accurate P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements on schedule;

– Maintain the integrity of financial records and chart of accounts;

– Support management reporting and financial insights for leadership decision-making.

Tax and compliance

– Manage all tax obligations: VAT, CIT, PIT, and WHT preparation, filing, and payment;

– Coordinate with tax authorities and external auditors;

– Ensure full regulatory compliance and audit readiness at all times;

– Stay current on Vietnamese tax law and flag relevant changes proactively.

Payments and cash flow

– Manage vendor payments and supporting documentation;

– Oversee accounts payable and receivable processes;

– Maintain cash flow tracking and flag risks or shortfalls;

– Support treasury management and payment approval processes.

Process, controls, and AI

– Lead the transition from the external accounting provider to ensure clean handover and data integrity;

– Define and document financial SOPs and internal controls;

– Build approval layers and checklists that prevent errors and reduce dependency on individuals;

– Identify inefficiencies and redesign them, using AI tools where they reduce manual work, improve accuracy, or speed up reporting;

– Evaluate and implement AI-assisted workflows across accounting, reconciliation, and reporting tasks.

What we are looking for

– 4–6 years of experience in accounting, with solid general ledger and financial reporting exposure;

– Solid command of Vietnamese tax regulations: VAT, CIT, PIT, WHT;

– Experience managing month-end close independently;

– Proficient in accounting software (MISA, QuickBooks, or equivalent);

– Strong Excel skills - you work in spreadsheets daily and know how to make them do what you need;

– High attention to detail with a low error tolerance for your own work;

– Experience in a professional services, consulting, or multi-entity environment is a strong plus;

– Comfortable building processes from scratch - not just following existing ones;

– Comfortable managing one direct report - setting priorities, reviewing work, and developing their capability;

– Curious about AI and practical tools - you actively look for ways to use them, not just accept that they exist;

– Clear communicator in Vietnamese; workable English for internal reporting.

What you will get

– Ownership of a critical function from day one

– Direct access to senior leadership and real influence on how the business runs

– A lean, high-standards environment where your work visibly matters

– Competitive compensation benchmarked to market, with performance-based upside

– Flexible, semi-hybrid working model from The Sentry, Ho Chi Minh City

– A team that takes quality seriously and expects the same from you.

Requirements added by the job poster

• At least 4+ years of Accounting & Finance experience

• Bachelor's Degree