Finance & HR Manager – Vietnam

Job Purpose

The Finance & HR Manager is responsible for managing the finance, accounting, payroll and HR administration functions for Kinderland Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh City. The role ensures accurate financial reporting, statutory compliance, payroll processing, internal controls and HR administrative support across all centres.

Key Responsibilities

Finance & Accounting

• Manage full set of accounts and ensure timely monthly closing.

• Prepare financial reports, management reports, supporting schedules and analysis.

• Handle billing, collections, payments, bank reconciliation and cash-flow monitoring.

• Monitor school fee collections, refunds, outstanding payments, centre expenses and budget control.

• Review supplier invoices, payment requests and supporting documents to ensure proper approval, documentation and compliance.

Tax, Audit & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with Vietnam accounting, tax and statutory requirements.

• Prepare or support tax filings, government reports, audit schedules and statutory submissions.

• Respond to tax, audit and regulatory queries with proper supporting documents.

• Liaise with auditors, tax consultants, banks and relevant government authorities.

• Support internal control, compliance reviews and audit follow-up across all centres.

Payroll & HR Administration

• Oversee monthly payroll processing for all Vietnam centres.

• Ensure accurate and timely payroll, PIT, social insurance, health insurance and unemployment insurance contributions.

• Support HR administration, including employment contracts, staff records, onboarding and offboarding.

• Coordinate with centre principals on staff movement, attendance, leave and payroll matters.

• Support HR reporting, manpower cost tracking, staff cost analysis and labour compliance requirements.

Business Support

• Work closely with centre principals, Vietnam management and Singapore HQ on finance and HR matters.

• Support budgeting, forecasting and centre performance reporting.

• Provide finance and HR support for new centre set-up and operational matters.

• Assist in process improvement, internal audit follow-up and management reporting.

• Perform any other duties or projects assigned by management.

Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Accounting, Finance, Human Resource, Business Administration or related discipline.

• Minimum 5 years of relevant finance/accounting experience, preferably with payroll or HR administration exposure.

• Good knowledge of Vietnam accounting, tax, payroll, labour and statutory requirements.

• Fluent in written and spoken English and Vietnamese, with the ability to communicate effectively with Singapore HQ, auditors, tax consultants, banks and government authorities.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting/payroll systems; detailed, hands-on, responsible and able to maintain confidentiality.

• Must be willing to relocate to Vietnam or be based in Vietnam for the role.