Manager - Financial Audit (Chinese Business Network)

Key Responsibilities Governance: 

• Play key roles in assurance based projects’ delivery and business and practice development activities with Chinese speaking clients, and 

• Represent and participate in the Chinese Business Network (CBN) teams in Vietnam and the region. 

Portfolio Management: 

Act as Team Manager for assigned Chinese client portfolio/engagements: 

• Plan and execute the engagements with specific focus on Chinese clients and business environments. 

• Supervise the work of the engagement team in accordance with auditing standards and/or the firm’s required policies and methodology.  

• Be accountable to the engagementtn leader/partner on the required quality and the project’s delivery timelines  

• Maintain and strengthen positive relationships with clients 

Relationship and Business Development: 

Contribute to build a strong business relationship with the Chinese business community, in particular: 

• Consolidate technical capability and sector-specific knowledge related to Chinese investors’ related industries. 

• Build a strong professional network within the Chinese business community in Hanoi and northern area. 

• Stay informed on Chinese industry sectors, regulations, and business practices. 

• Participate in proposals and emerging topics sharing to Chinese clients. 

People Management: 

• Support Assurance leadership in driving the people agenda with a focus on Chinese-speaking professionals. 

• Assist in performance evaluations and career development of team members familiar with or focused on the Chinese market. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 

Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Audit, Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field. 

• Professional qualifications such as VACPA, ACCA, Australian CPA, or equivalents. 

Experience: 

• 5 + years of external audit or assurance experience, with significant exposure to Chinese clients or China-related business environments, preferably knowledge of Chinese companies operating in Vietnam . 

Knowledge & Skills: 

• Fluency in English and Mandarin (written and spoken). 

• Strong networking and relationship-building skills within the Chinese business community. 

• In-depth understanding of Chinese business practices, regulatory requirements, and industry trends. 

• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to interpret and address complex issues in the Chinese commercial context. 

• Proven leadership and team management skills, especially managing bilingual teams or teams servicing Chinese clients. 

• Excellent analytical skills and high resilience; self-motivated. 

• Ability to communicate clearly at all levels, bridging language and cultural gaps effectively. 

• Tech-savvy, particularly with tools that support collaboration across language and cultural boundaries.