THANH DAN NGUYEN
Christchurch,NZ
Summary
Hard-working and committed chartered accountant actively seeking a long-term opportunity with a growing company in the business community. Goal is to leverage education, professional experience, and management skills to benefit both employer and self. Proven experience as an accounting leader with a strong focus on financial strategy, compliance, and operational efficiency. Excels in fostering team collaboration and adapting to changing needs to achieve impactful results. Expertise in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and regulatory reporting sets apart. Known for reliability, integrity, and results-driven approach.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Accounting
Pharmacity
01.2022 - 02.2025
- Supervise and allocate the work of the Accountancy Section to ensure that all tasks are completed within prescribed timescales
- Assist with the planning, testing, training, implementation and review of all aspects of computerized financial systems
- Ensure the effective operation of the Creditor Payments functions
- Ensure the Treasury Management and Banking functions operate in accordance with legislative, regulatory and organizational requirements
- Provide financial input into reports to Committees and other working groups as required
- Provide financial information for CFO and other management as required
- Identify any training and development requirements within the Accountancy Section and ensure that these are met
- Interpret legislative and regulatory requirements where necessary and ensure any resulting amendments to processes or procedures are implemented
- Prepared comprehensive financial statements for annual audits, consistently receiving unmodified opinions from external auditors on the company''s financial health.
- Liaised with senior management on financial matters, presenting regular updates and ensuring complete transparency regarding the company''s financial position.
- Improved financial reporting accuracy by streamlining the accounting process and implementing robust internal controls.
- Performed due diligence on potential acquisitions or mergers, providing accurate valuation models that informed strategic business decisions.
- Optimized cash management strategies by identifying investment opportunities for excess funds while maintaining adequate liquidity levels.
- Streamlined consolidation process for multiple subsidiaries, enabling faster reporting times without compromising data integrity or accuracy.
- Implemented new accounting software, improving data accuracy and reducing manual input errors while increasing overall productivity.
- Conducted regular financial analysis to identify variances, enabling proactive decision-making on corrective actions when necessary.
- Implemented effective cost allocation methods across various departments, providing management with accurate insights into the profitability of each business segment.
- Coordinated with HR to develop competitive compensation packages that attracted top talent while adhering to budgetary constraints.
- Reduced month-end closing time by optimizing workflows and implementing automated reconciliation processes.
- Coordinated with external auditors to ensure a smooth annual audit process, addressing any concerns or discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Oversaw accounts payable and receivable functions, maintaining strong cash flow management practices that ensured prompt payment from clients and timely settlements with vendors.
- Managed a team of accountants, fostering professional growth and ensuring timely completion of all tasks.
- Maintained compliance with all relevant tax laws and regulations, minimizing risk exposure through diligent oversight of filings and documentation practices.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for operational improvements, leading to increased efficiency and cost savings.
- Enhanced budgeting process for more accurate forecasting, resulting in better resource allocation and cost control measures.
- Mentored junior accounting staff, fostering professional growth and promoting knowledge sharing within the department.
- Collaborated with purchasing department to reconcile vendor invoices and facilitate payments.
- Overhauled process for year-end inventory audits to improve accuracy.
- Supervised accounting department operations and team of up to [Number] employees.
- Accomplished [Number]% reduction in [Type] expense by streamlining operations.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Complied with established internal controls and policies.
- Established internal audit procedures to validate and improve accuracy of financial reporting.
- Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
- Developed strategic plans for day-to-day financial operations.
- Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
- Analyzed business processes to identify cost savings and operational efficiencies.
- Performed banking, business administration and financial tasks to guarantee five-star service for clients.
- Utilized financial software to prepare consolidated financial statements.
- Improved overall financial reporting by streamlining control processes and reporting structures.
- Supported financial director with special projects and additional job duties.
- Implemented and regularly reviewed financial controls to generate accurate and reliable financial data.
- Reviewed historical records, current operational data and forecasting information to identify and capitalize on system enhancement opportunities.
- Conducted financial due diligence on potential investments and acquisitions.
- Established and checked coding procedures, monitored reports and updated internal files.
- Created financial dashboards to provide insights into key performance indicators.
- Evaluated and negotiated contracts to procure favorable financial terms.
- Created and managed financial models to evaluate corporate investments and acquisitions.
- Designed and maintained financial models to identify and measure risks.
- Collaborated with C-level executives and stakeholders to develop long-term financial plans.
Accounting Manager
Deloitte Vietnam
09.2017 - 12.2021
- Company Overview: Deloitte Tax – Accounting Manager (outsource service)
- Maintain an accurate record of financial transactions
- Update and maintain the general ledger
- Reconciliation of entries into the accounting system
- Maintain the trial balance, by a reconciliation of general ledgers
- Account reconciliation to assert the accuracy of transactions
- Use knowledge of local laws to comply with reporting requirements
- Monitor any variances from the projected budget
- Deloitte Tax – Accounting Manager (outsource service)
Accounting and Reporting Advisory Manager
Deloitte Vietnam
09.2017 - 12.2021
- Company Overview: Deloitte Tax – Accounting Manager (outsource service)
- Be a trusted advisor to public and private clients to assist with accounting, financial reporting and internal control matters
- Strengthen client relationships and generate additional engagement opportunities through excellent quality, timely execution and a strategic approach to service delivery
- Supervise, coach and mentor all levels of staff
- Conduct performance reviews and contribute to performance feedback and training
- Develop and communicate workplace culture and code of conduct
- Provide technical accounting advice, prepare detailed calculations and manage projects such as: Revenue Recognition and related costs, Leases, Business combinations, Foreign currencies, Equity, Earnings per share, Capitalization of internal use software and website development costs
- Assist clients with the accounting and reporting aspects of transactions including acquisitions, equity, and debt etc
- Prepare the conversion report from Local GAAP to IFRS/US GAAP or vice versa
- Prepare financial statements private and public company
- Assist clients in preparing for and completing audits, and liaising with the auditors
- Review and comment on the financial policies/handbooks and internal control system
- Perform to ah-hoc task as Chief Accountant role
- Deloitte Tax – Accounting Manager (outsource service)
Tax Specialist
Vinamilk
07.2016 - 04.2017
- Company Overview: Vietnam Dairy Products Joint Stock Company
- Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual related tax compliance
- Prepare necessary paperwork for tax payments
- Share financial data with the accounting department
- Identify tax savings and suggest ways to increase profits
- Liaise with internal and external auditors
- Respond to related tax correspondence and research issues as they arise
- Communicating with state, and local tax authorities to resolve issues as well as assisting in the development of tax training materials and guiding departmental training
- Vietnam Dairy Products Joint Stock Company
- Key client accounts: Bank of China, Rolls Royce, Amazon, Basic Net, RMIT, Hilton, Walt Disney
Assistant Tax Manager
Deloitte Vietnam
09.2012 - 07.2016
- Company Overview: Deloitte Tax – Assistant Tax Manager
- Assigned the responsibilities of examining and reviewing financial records of the organization
- Responsible for making adjustments, deductions and credits of the organization
- Provided potential clients with detailed information on the process of completing a tax form in a systematic manner
- Assigned the tasks of giving advices on tax to the potential clients of the organization
- Kept track of the latest schemes provided by different banks, companies, and organizations
- Responsible for conducting in-depth reviews of clients' financial circumstances and future goals
- Responsible for preparing, consulting and assisting tax returns for clients of the organization
- Provided necessary information to clients on taxation to ensure the following of all the legalities
- Handled for dealing with tax authority when having tax audit/tax inspection
- Deloitte Tax – Assistant Tax Manager
- Key client accounts: Phu My Hung (real estate), HD Bank (banking), ACS (Financial service), Exxon Mobil (Oil and Gas), Sai Gon Precision (manufacturing)…
General Accountant
Petro Vietnam Engineering JSC
04.2011 - 08.2012
- Assist departments in account reconciliation process on monthly basis
- Monitor authorized account reconciliation process
- Administer all bank transactions and oversee data recording procedures monthly
- Provide support to auxiliary schedules for auditing purposes as per assigned work
- Analyze different general ledger accounts regularly
- Develop budgetary plans for processes as per requirement
- Prepare journal entries and synthesize common ledger for subsidiary accounts
- Collate bank statements on monthly basis
- Design and prepare audit schedules for external audit processors
- Monitor account reconciliation, tax and calculations inclusive of cost accounting plus factory data recording processes
- Manage and maintain finance related programs and documents inclusive of future plans and programs
Experienced Senior
Deloitte Audit Vietnam Limited
07.2008 - 03.2011
- Be responsible for overseeing audit teams servicing local and multinational clients and monitoring the completion of audit assignments
- Review client accounting policies to ensure they are complied with Vietnamese Accounting Standards and other General Accounting Principles Accepted in Vietnam
- Evaluate internal control system, identify weaknesses and make appropriate recommendations to the management
- Finalization of statutory financial statements and reviewing audit reports, management letters, consolidated accounts, tax and deferred tax computations and overseas reporting packages
- Review the work of junior members and coaching them to reach their full potential
- Key client accounts: Petro Vietnam (oil and gas), Kimberly Clark, Perfetti Van Melle Vietnam (manufacturing), Mitsui Vietnam (trading), Lasta (communication and advertising), BCCI (real estate)
Education
VIETNAM CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUTANT PROGRAM - Accounting And Finance
Ministry of Finance
Vietnam01.2016
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants - Accounting And Finance
ACCA UK
Vietnam01.2014
VIET NAM TAX PRACTICSING CERTIFICATE - Accounting And Finance
Ministry of Finance
Vietnam01.2013
VIETNAM CHIEF ACCOUNTANT CERTIFICATE - Accounting And Finance
Ministry of Finance
Vietnam01.2012
Master of Science - Accounting And Finance
Hochiminh Univeristy of Economics
Vietnam01.2008
Skills
- ORACLE ERP
- SAP
- XERO
- MICROSOFT OFFICE
- COMMUNICATION
- TEAM PLAYER
Affiliations
- ACCA (UK), 12/31/19
- VIETNAM PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT (VACPA)
- European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam
- U.S. Chamber of Commerce IN VIETNAM, 01/01/12
Hobbies and Interests
- FOOTBALL
- READING
- TRAVELLING
- LEARNING
Timeline
Head of Accounting
Pharmacity
01.2022 - 02.2025
Accounting Manager
Deloitte Vietnam
09.2017 - 12.2021
Accounting and Reporting Advisory Manager
Deloitte Vietnam
09.2017 - 12.2021
Tax Specialist
Vinamilk
07.2016 - 04.2017
Assistant Tax Manager
Deloitte Vietnam
09.2012 - 07.2016
General Accountant
Petro Vietnam Engineering JSC
04.2011 - 08.2012
Experienced Senior
Deloitte Audit Vietnam Limited
07.2008 - 03.2011
VIETNAM CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUTANT PROGRAM - Accounting And Finance
Ministry of Finance
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants - Accounting And Finance
ACCA UK
VIET NAM TAX PRACTICSING CERTIFICATE - Accounting And Finance
Ministry of Finance
VIETNAM CHIEF ACCOUNTANT CERTIFICATE - Accounting And Finance
Ministry of Finance
Master of Science - Accounting And Finance
Hochiminh Univeristy of Economics
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