BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. Our purpose is to create A Better Tomorrow™ by Building a Smokeless World.
To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to join us on this journey! Tomorrow can’t wait, let’s shape it together!
BAT VIETNAM IS LOOKING FOR FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING & INTERNAL CONTROL MANAGER
SENIORITY LEVEL: Management Level
FUNCTION:Finance
SALARY RANGE: Competitive market salary + Flexibility
LOCATION: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
DURATION: 12 months
WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR
To ensure robust financial accounting processes and internal controls are in place, supporting compliance, audit readiness, and operational excellence. This role will lead control health checks, policy governance, and system testing to safeguard financial integrity and optimize business performance.
Control Healthcheck & Audit Readiness
- Support control healthcheck program and ensure timely delivery of all audit milestones.
- Support cross-functional reviews of Control Navigator, Risk Register, and GOM Level 2 processes.
- Oversee policy compliance assessments, gap analysis, and remediation planning.
- Drive risk & controls culture assessment, including management interviews and reporting.
- Ensure audit evidence is complete, accurate, and accessible (meeting minutes, system reports, memos).
- Prepare and present audit reports and management comments to leadership.
Financial Process & Policy Management
- Develop and maintain financial processes, procedures, and policies (e.g., payment, revenue recognition, stock return).
- Ensure alignment with Group standards and local regulatory requirements.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives in financial governance.
System Testing & Compliance
- Define scope and scenarios for system testing of SAP modules (stock, purchase, sales, COGS).
- Conduct system tests for invoicing processes (VNPT, SAP) to ensure VAT invoices match delivery records and warehouse documentation.
- Validate system controls and ensure compliance with financial reporting standards.
Cross-functional Collaboration
- Coordinate with Finance, Legal, HR, OPS, IT, CORA, and Marketing SPOCs for audit deliverables.
- Act as a key contributor to projects and ad hoc initiatives related to financial controls and compliance.
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in financial accounting, internal controls, or audit within a multinational FMCG or similar environment.
- Strong knowledge of internal control frameworks, risk management, and compliance standards.
- Proficiency in SAP, and advanced Excel.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication abilities.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities effectively.
What we offer you?
- We offer a market leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility)
- Our range of benefits varies by country and includes diverse health plans, initiatives for work-life balance, transportation support, and a flexible holiday plan with additional incentives
- Your journey with us isn't limited by boundaries; it's propelled by your aspirations. Join us at BAT and become a part of an environment that thrives on internal advancement, where your career progression isn't just a statement – it's a reality we're eager to build together. Seize the opportunity and own your development; your next chapter starts here.
- You'll have access to online learning platforms and personalized growth programs to nurture your leadership skills
- We prioritise continuous improvement within a transformative environment, preparing for ongoing changes
WHY JOIN BAT?
We’re one of the few companies named as a Global Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute – certified in offering excellent employee conditions.
Collaboration, inclusion and partnership underpin everything we do here at BAT. We are looking forward to enabling every individual to thrive, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, skills, experience, education, socio-economic and professional background, veteran status, perspectives and thinking styles. We know that embracing talent from all backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals.
We see the career breaks as opportunities not obstacles. Through The Global Returners program, we support professionals looking to restart their careers after an extended absence from the workforce (e.g. time out caring for family, parental leave, national service, sabbatical and/or starting an own venture).
Come bring your difference and see what is possible for you at BAT. Learn more about our culture and our award winning employee experience here.
If you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best during the recruitment process, you are encouraged to notify us. We are fully committed to support you by making appropriate arrangements for you to demonstrate your full potential.
