Tax Specialist Vietnam

Led by Rodolphe Saadé, the CMA CGM Group, a global leader in shipping and logistics, serves more than 420 ports around the world on five continents. With its subsidiary CEVA Logistics, a world leader in logistics, and its air freight division CMA CGM AIR CARGO, the CMA CGM Group is continually innovating to offer its customers a complete and increasingly efficient range of new shipping, land, air and logistics solutions.

Committed to the energy transition in shipping, and a pioneer in the use of alternative fuels, the CMA CGM Group has set a target to become Net Zero Carbon by 2050.
Through the CMA CGM Foundation, the Group acts in humanitarian crises that require an emergency response by mobilizing the Group’s shipping and logistics expertise to bring humanitarian supplies around the world.

Present in 160 countries through its network of more than 400 offices and 750 warehouses, the Group employs more than 155,000 people worldwide, including 4,000 in Marseilles where its head office is located.

JOB PURPOSE:

Versatile and proactive Tax Accountant who will take responsibility for overall management and delivery of the Company’s invoicing process, tax declaration and payment, compliance plans in accordance with group policies and Vietnam regulations. This role involves performing a variety of taxation tasks under purview of finance department, preparing the company’s tax projections and tax solutions in accordance with relevant regulations, company guidelines and industry requirements. Additionally, the candidate will liaise, support, and provide backup across multiple accounting functions, including General Ledger (G/L), Tax, Treasury, Accounts Payable (AP), and Indirect Procurement.

WORK RELATIONSHIP

Internal: All departments, Share Service Center

External: Customers, Banks, Vendors

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Tax Compliance & Reporting

Prepare and submit tax filings (WHT, Freight Tax, PIT - provided by HR, etc.) on time and in compliance with regulations.

Ensure tax liabilities and expenses are accurately recorded and reconciled with declarations and finalization.

Risk & Audit Management

Monitor tax positions and manage audit risks.

Support annual audit preparation, internal control reviews, and random workflow checks.

Advisory & Law Updates

Keep updated on regulatory changes and provide guidance to ensure compliance.

Stakeholder & Authority Relations

Maintain good working relationships with tax authorities and represent the company’s tax profile.

Collaborate with internal teams, regional teams, and industry peers.

Accounting & Invoicing Support

Handle invoice issuance (cost+) and validate adjustment minutes.

Provide accounting support, database management, and related administrative tasks.

Act as a key liaison between G/L, Tax, Treasury, AP, and Indirect Procurement functions to ensure seamless communication and process alignment.

Provide backup support to team members during absences, high workloads.

Participate in special projects and other tasks assigned by the Finance Director/Accounting Manager.

JOB SPECIFICATION

Education: Bachelor degree or equivalent
Functional knowledge & Experience

4–5 years of experience in accounting and finance with advanced knowledge of accounting and taxation.

Deep knowledge of accounting and tax regulations, including laws, ordinances, resolutions, decrees, decisions, directives, circulars, and official ruling letters.

Experience in organizing and managing accounting databases / Accounting Information Systems

Ability to ensure tax compliance while supporting business development.

Communication: Able to communicate effectively with all staff levels
Management & leadership: Coaching skills, building relationship
Critical work behavior: Analytical skills, Interpersonal skills, Positive toward changes, Proactive, Dynamic, Able to work independently, Problem solving skill
Language: Good communication in English
Computer: Skill at Microsoft office, AIS, ERP.

Please ensure you are familiar with the CMA CGM Corporate Internal Mobility guidelines.