Vũng Tàu, Ba Ria - Vung Tau, Vietnam

Hedging Account Specialist

 Job Description:


Key Responsibilities

1. Hedge Accounting System & Process Development

  • Design and develop hedge accounting workflows, policies, procedures, and internal controls in accordance with IFRS 9 / IAS 39.
  • Support the development, testing, and implementation of hedge accounting modules within the companys accounting/ERP systems.
  • Continuously review and enhance hedge accounting processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.
  • Perform other tasks as assigned by Management.

2. Hedge Accounting Operations

  • Manage and monitor physical commodity contracts, including purchase contracts, sales contracts, price fixation mechanisms, terminal months, and delivery terms.
  • Track, record, and manage commodity futures contracts from trade execution through daily margining, fair value remeasurement, roll-over, and maturity/settlement.
  • Match hedged items with hedging instruments, ensuring proper alignment between physical exposures (inventory, physical contracts) and futures positions designated under Fair Value Hedge accounting.
  • Perform monthly hedge accounting entries, including fair value adjustments related to inventory and physical commodity contracts.
  • Work closely with the Supply Chain Management (SCM) department to understand hedging strategies and ensure timely and accurate accounting for hedging transactions.
  • Improve and optimize the operational efficiency of the hedge accounting system.
  • Prepare hedge accounting documentation, analyses, and reports for auditors, management, and internal stakeholders.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by Management.

Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelors degree or higher in Accounting, Auditing, Finance, or a related field.
  • Minimum 3–5 years of specialized experience in Financial Accounting, Auditing, Derivative Accounting, or Risk Management.

Knowledge Requirements

Mandatory:

  • Strong knowledge of IFRS, particularly IFRS 9 / IAS 39.
  • Solid theoretical understanding of Hedge Accounting, including both Fair Value Hedges and Cash Flow Hedges.
  • Knowledge of commodity markets, especially coffee price risk, and experience with commodity futures trading mechanisms.

Preferred:

  • Experience in the development, implementation, or enhancement of hedge accounting systems.
  • Practical experience in applying Fair Value Hedge Accounting.
  • Skills & Competencies
  • Ability to build, operate, and maintain complex valuation and hedge effectiveness testing models using Excel or specialized systems.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent documentation and reporting skills.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
  • Team management and coordination skills.
  • English: Good command of both written and spoken English.

Benefits

  • Full-salary social insurance contribution (in accordance with regulations)
  • 17 days of annual leave per year
  • 13th-month salary and performance-based bonus
  • Periodic health check-ups
  • Company trips
  • Company shuttle bus on the following routes: Vung Tau, Ngai Giao, Long Thanh

Working Time

  • Office hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Monday to Friday)