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Chief Accountant

Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh
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  • Job Type: Full Time
  • Job Level: Senior
  • Travel: Minimal (if any)

Takeda has been translating science into breakthrough medicines for 240 years. Every step of the way, our teams have worked together to tackle some of the most challenging problems in drug discovery and development. Today, we’re a driving force behind innovative therapies that make a lasting difference to millions of patients around the world.

In R&D, all of our history and potential comes together in an environment that welcomes diversity of thought and amplifies every voice. Working closely with colleagues, you’ll play a key role in bringing our rich pipeline of products forward to help patients. Come join a team that’s earned trust for more than two centuries, and find out how advancing transformative therapies at Takeda will shape your bright future.

Job ID R0153223 Date posted 05/29/2025 Location Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh

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Job Description

Job Title: Chief Accountant

Location: Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam

About the role:

This role is responsible for managing end-to-end accounting, tax compliance, financial reporting, and internal controls in line with VAS, IFRS, and company policies. The position supports business planning, provides financial insights, and ensures regulatory compliance, with a strong focus on accuracy, governance, and process improvement. Experience in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry is highly preferred.

How you will contribute:

1. Accounting & Compliance

  • Oversee and ensure timely and accurate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing in compliance with VAS/IFRE and group accounting policies (

  • Prepare statutory financial statements and liaise with external auditors, tax authorities, and regulatory bodies

  • Maintain general ledger accuracy and manage account reconciliations, accruals, and provisions

2. Tax & Regulatory

  • Ensure full compliance with Vietnamese tax regulations (VAT, CIT, PIT, FCT)

  • Coordinate with local tax team, external tax advisor to prepare and submit all required tax filings and handle tax inspections and audits

  • Coordinate with external tax advisors to manage risk and optimize tax planning

3. Controlling & Business Support

  • Support FP&A in budget control, revenue, variance analysis, and cost monitoring

  • Collaborate on financial reporting for internal stakeholders (monthly dashboards, KPIs, cash flow forecasts…)

  • Provide accounting input to commercial initiatives, product costing, and distributor schemes

4. Governance & Internal Controls

  • Strengthen internal controls and ensure compliance with corporate policies and SOX/internal audit requirements

  • Lead initiatives for process improvements and system automation where possible

5. Transfer Pricing

  • Prepare and maintain transfer pricing documentation in compliance with Vietnamese TP regulations

  • Coordinate with regional and global teams to validate intercompany transactions, pricing, and margin compliance

What you bring to Takeda:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; professional certifications such as ACCA or CPA are a plus

  • Possession of a Chief Accountant Certificate issued by the Ministry of Finance (mandatory)

  • At least 8 years of relevant experience, including a minimum of 3–5 years in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry

  • Strong knowledge of VAS and tax regulations, with exposure to IFRS or international reporting standards

  • Prior experience in Controlling or Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) is an advantage

  • Proficient in systems such as SAP, Concur, Workiva, etc.

  • Strong command of English, both written and verbal

  • Detail-oriented, with high integrity and the ability to perform well under pressure

More about us:

At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.

Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

Empowering our people to shine:

Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.

Locations

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time
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