Process Lead - Certified Accountant for Turkey Legislation - Financial Reporting and Audits - Global Client

To manage closing, controllership, audits, accounting and financial reporting for the Turkey Market. The candidate should have experience in financial reporting, strong knowledge of IFRS / Local GAAP, proficiency in SAP and excellent communication skills.

Role requires a strong candidate having experience in financial reporting, accounting, managing audits, books closing, controllership reporting.

• Preparation of standalone and consolidated year-end financial statements as per IFRS / Local GAAP and collaborate with various stakeholders, Local Finance team and liaising with auditors to get the FS audited.
• Strong knowledge on Turkish GAAP & Tax regulations
• Co-ordination with Auditors, finance team and business team for resolving audit queries
• Ensuring timely completion of Statutory and Tax Audits
• Accounting and reporting relating to various entities
• Responsible for review of monthly & quarterly accounting and reporting of the P&L and Balance sheets
• Preparation and submission of Balance sheet schedules.
• Preparation of business reports on a timely basis providing accurate reasoning for variances.
• Provide support for timely filing of tax returns, indirect tax filings, transfer pricing report, segment P&L, etc
• Working on liquidation of legal entities
• Participate in new initiatives and projects and focus on Process improvements & automation.
• Monitoring various hygiene areas like open payables, open item management etc.
• Stakeholder management - Communicating and developing good working relations with business teams will be key aspect for success.
• Working knowledge of SAP, proficient in MS Excel

Personal Attributes:

Thinks strategically, communicates effectively, inspires creativity and innovation, exhibits professional excellence, attention to detail and problem-solving skills

Qualifications:

Chartered accountant (min 5 years of experience in a multinational company with global reporting responsibility)

Preferred qualifications:

Experience in a Big4 or other similar large accounting firm environment

Language Skill:

Turkish – English