PHAM MINH TRANG

Director of Advisory and Tax

CIA, DipIFR

Master of Science in Finance and Management

Summary

Greetings!

My name is Pham Minh Trang, and I am currently serving as Director of Advisory and Tax Services at Crowe Vietnam. I have been with Crowe Vietnam since 2011, and over the years, I have gained extensive experience in audit, tax, and consulting, with a particular focus on transfer pricing, review advisory, and enterprise systems.

I hold a Master of Science in Finance and Management from the University of Exeter (United Kingdom) and a Bachelor’s Degree in International Finance from the Foreign Trade University, Hanoi. I also possess international professional certifications such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and the Diploma in International Financial Reporting (DipIFR) issued by ACCA.

Throughout my career, I have worked closely with both domestic and international enterprises across various sectors, delivering comprehensive consulting solutions in compliance with Vietnam’s current regulations, particularly in areas related to tax, investment, and accounting – auditing systems.

With a strong professional foundation, practical experience, and a continuous learning mindset, I look forward to accompanying you in enhancing operational efficiency and optimizing financial performance in a sustainable manner.

Sincerely,
Pham Minh Trang

Qualifications

Master of Science in Finance and Management – University of Exeter, United Kingdom
Bachelor’s Degree in International Finance – Foreign Trade University, Hanoi, Vietnam

Professional certifications

Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
Diploma in International Financial Reporting (DipIFR) – awarded by ACCA

Experience

I have extensive experience in delivering audit, tax, and advisory services, including transfer pricing, review advisory, and enterprise systems consulting for both domestic and international clients across various industries.

Over the course of my career, I have gained in-depth knowledge of Vietnam’s tax and investment regulations, as well as the local accounting and auditing regimes and standards.

Notable projects

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Advisory on Compliance and Reasonableness in the Implementation of Sales / Promotion / Trade Marketing Processes and Related Accounting Procedures:
A company specializing in the trading of fertilizers and agricultural chemicals, with annual revenue exceeding VND 1,000 billion.

Reviewed current legal regulations applicable to the company’s industry
Assessed the company’s operational systems and core business processes
Examined and reviewed the compliance of processes based on applicable legal documents as well as the company’s internal regulations and policies
Evaluated the accounting treatment, including timing and appropriateness of revenue recognition, and performed related reconciliations and analyses, with a focus on sales and trade marketing processes
Identified process weaknesses, areas for improvement in the existing systems and commercial practices, and proposed practical recommendations and appropriate solutions, where applicable

Advisory on Internal Processes and Systems: A technology company offering a platform to connect domestic help services across multiple provinces in Vietnam needed to review, update, enhance, and monitor the implementation of internal processes and systems. The objective was to ensure process standardization, identify weaknesses, and propose adjustments tailored to the company’s operations, while also ensuring effective practical implementation.

Provided in-depth Due Diligence services covering financial, accounting, and tax aspects of the Target Company, serving the purpose of a Merger & Acquisition (M&A) transaction.

The Target is a U.S.-based group with a subsidiary in Vietnam. The Vietnamese subsidiary operates in the steel manufacturing sector, producing fences, mechanical tools, and automotive components, with annual revenue of approximately VND 2,700 billion.
The Target operates in the recruitment and labor outsourcing industry, with annual revenue of approximately VND 400 billion.
The Target is a manufacturer of electronic components, with annual revenue of approximately USD 3.7 million.

Provided periodic or pre-tax-audit review services for tax reports and supporting documents. The objective was to minimize tax violations and ensure that all documentation and records were in strict compliance with applicable regulations.

A 100% Korean-invested enterprise, specializing in the manufacturing of automotive components, with annual revenue exceeding VND 1,000 billion.
A 100% foreign-invested enterprise, specializing in the production of paper labels, cardboard cartons, etc., with annual revenue exceeding VND 1,000 billion.
A 100% Japanese-invested enterprise, engaged in the manufacturing and assembly of precision plastic components, with annual revenue exceeding VND 500 billion.