About Kerry

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

About the role

Based in Ho Chi Minh and reporting to the APAC Country Compliance Director, the Country Compliance Controller will play a pivotal role in supporting Kerry’s Finance function deliver timely and accurate financial information to key stakeholders in line with internal and external requirements.

The successful candidate will be a strong team player capable of demonstrating key leadership competencies and working in a fast paced and dynamic environment.


Work Location : Ho Chi Minh - Vietnam


Reporting to : APAC Country Compliance Director

Key responsibilities

• Management of the annual financial audit process
• Management of the direct and indirect tax requirements for the Vietnam operating company
• Ensure that all statutory filing requirements are met, not limiting to direct & indirect taxes, transfer price, legal, payroll, corporate governance and regulations include dealing with Custom & Tax authorities.
• Ensures maintenance of accurate and complete financial records, in compliance with both legal requirements, local accounting and IFRS standards.
• Leads the effort of establishing, monitoring, and enforcing an effective internal controls environment. Liaises with internal and external auditors
• Identify best practices and continuous improvement opportunities and facilitates embedment of the practices into the organization.
• Develops and improves accounting and control policies, procedures, work processes and reporting systems to support growth and efficiency, while reducing complexity and increasing speed.
• Plays a key role in assisting Management in key financial decisions by providing business and financial recommendations on Company specific development and projects.
• Lead and project manage all financial relevant areas on Company specific growth initiatives and strategies
• Meets Corporate financial reporting requirements in a timely and accurate manner.
• Monitors legal, tax and regulatory changes and trends to identify and implement necessary actions to secure continued compliance, while pro-actively identifying emerging opportunities and threats, making recommendations to management.
• Support treasury initiatives and reporting requirement.
  

Qualifications and skills

• The Country Finance will be a ‘hands-on’ Financial Business Professional with self-starting capabilities.
• They will be a qualified accountant with at least 5 years’ experience. Hold Chief Accountant certificate. Fluency in English and local language mandatory.

Technical Skills Competencies

• Strong Project Management skills/experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
• SAP knowledge will be an advantage
• P&L Management
• Astute business and commercial acumen
• Risk management
• Improvement and standardization of processes
• Knowledge of Vietnam local statutory requirement – audit, direct and indirect tax requirements

Personal Competencies

• Relationship builder (internally and with customers) with excellent communications skills
• Likes autonomy and is pro-active
• Results driven
• Team player (recognizes successes)
• Decisive (takes tough decisions on priorities)
• Challenges status quo
• Ability to communicate financial information to non-financial mangers
• Solution orientated management style
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and able to establish trust and credibility