Accounts Officer at a Leading Outsourcing & Corporate Secretarial Services Firm in Vientiane

Accounts Officer at a Leading Outsourcing & Corporate Secretarial Services Firm in Vientiane

• Reporting to Group Chief Financial Officer
• Salary: Up to 16,000,000 LAK plus other benefits

The Role

• To provide full finance and accounting support for the smooth operation of services within the organization in Lao PDR.

Main Responsibilities

• Managing and overseeing the daily operations of internal and external (client) companies.
• Plan, organize, and manage all activities of the Payroll Operations Team responsible for handling clients in Lao PDR.
• Understanding the nature of the business by meeting with internal and external (client) companies and their internal finance team.
• Communicating regularly with internal and external (client) companies for transaction information and supporting documentation.
• Preparing a suitable Chart of Accounts (CoA) for the client's business.
• Liaise with internal and external (client) companies to plan annual audit requirements for the accounts.
• Regularly discuss the Final Report with internal and external (client) companies via online meetings or face-to-face.
• Ensuring accurate allocation, posting, and reconciliation of accounts payable and receivable of internal and external (client) companies.
• Responsible for managing tax matters related to the internal and external (client) companies' business, including Personal Income Tax, Corporate Tax, Value Added Tax, Withholding Tax, etc.
• Regularly reviewing financial information and being prepared to provide a summary of the financial status.
• Producing error-free accounting reports and presenting the results monthly to management.
• Identifying problems and suggesting ways to improve efficiency and reduce business expenses.
• Recording and entering data into the cloud accounting system and managing online accounts.
• Prepare the Statement of Cash Flow (daily, weekly, monthly).
• Prepare the Final Report (SOPL & SOFP) and Analysis Report of the Financial Statement.
• Regularly liaise with the CFO after finalizing the above matters.
• Liaising with the CFO to improve financial procedures.
• Update the weekly report on all completed and pending work, etc.
• Work closely with the CM to stay updated on local and state policies and procedures, and provide strategic advice on license applications, submissions, and investment opportunities for government approval.
• Take proactive action on any Government Relations issues and processes and raise awareness among the team.
• Undertake any other work that may be reasonably required from time to time.
• Additionally, you may be required to work on other projects under the direction of the Country Manager.

Requirements

• Must have 3-4 years of professional experience in finance and accounting.
• Must have a bachelor's degree, preferably in finance/accounting or a professional qualification.
• Proficient command of English is a must.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Possesses exceptional interpersonal communication skills and is a dynamic team player.
• Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Exhibits strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills, with impeccable multitasking abilities.

Benefits

• Yearly Bonus + Health Insurance + Company Phone

Highlights

• Fast growing and international working environment with lots of new things to learn. Intensive training for all new staff.

Career Growth Opportunities

• Able to lead a team in a growing industry that gives you lots of exposure to handle international clients.