Director, Finance Turkey

Department: FinanceLocation: EMEA-TurkeyDescriptionThis role is primarily responsible for the timely completion of our monthly close activities and providing business support to the Commercial business Leaders. The position leads, supervises and develops the general accounting and consolidations, working across accounting functions and international teams, providing analysis and delivering insight that links financial analysis to business strategies, to ensure key commercial, and financial targets are delivered. This position will report directly to the VP Finance – EMEA and will be part of both EMEA Finance team and Turkey Leadership team.

This job requires working from the office in Istanbul five days a week. Key ResponsibilitiesResponsible for all US GAAP and statutory accounting for local entities under US GAAP and local GAAPCoordinate month end close activities with FPA, Payroll, Tax, Treasury and Corporate Accounting to ensure compliance with corporate deadlines. Coordinate with Corporate Accounting, Revenue, Treasury teams for reporting and data requests along with any unusual transaction.

Responsible for local Statutory, Tax and VAT filings of local entities, working with local accounting providers and third parties for preparation and oversightLead Finance Business Partner by offering insights and financial advice that will allow management to make business decisionsManage the Finance Team in Turkey, including credit collection and AccountingIdentify Risks & Opportunities and provide decision support to Sales, Marketing and General Administrative business partners. Manage financial planning process related to EMEA operating expense.

Includes review and rationalization of financial inputs for annual operating plan and quarterly forecasts, ensuring financial plans are linked with operating objectives and in line with finance laws and regulations. Prepare and distribute monthly reports and analysis on operating expense as compared to the operating plan and forecasts. Maintain standard financial metrics, helping business partners set financial benchmark goals as appropriate. Improve the efficiency of forecasting processes and tools as required.

Ensure compliance with global policies and internal controls under SOXParticipate in projects as accounting representative including SAP projectsPoint of contact for external and internal auditorsAssisting Corporate Tax Team with Transfer PricingOversee overall condition of the entity, prepare monthly CF ForecastManage cash flow by tracking transactions and regularly reviewing internal reportsExecute month end close process (account for: accruals, prepayments, FAs, banks etc.

)Preparation/review of quarterly finance statement fluctuation analysisPreparation and review of TB and statutory financial statementsProvide data to third parties and coordinate review of tax filings before filingPreparation/review Blacklines BS reconciliationsUnderstanding the cost drivers of the business and providing insight to the non-finance membersEnsure financial data Financial Planning systems are accurate and complete. Prepare and interpret key performance dashboards for their respective channel leads, flag evolution of key trendsSkills, Knowledge & ExpertiseTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. At least 15 years of experience in General accounting / External Audit and Financial analysisBachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or economics – required. ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalentProficient in general accounting under US GAAP and Local GAAPPeople management skills and experienceExperience of working with local ERP, SAP, and BI tools is desirable. Understanding of internal control and SOX requirementsExcellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and communicate effectively in order to explain financial concepts to non-finance people.

Advanced Financial Management and performance management skillsAdvanced analytical skills, mastery with MS ExcelStrong communication and presentation skills requiredA proactive leadership and self-starter attitude, work independently with minimal supervision, International experience and mind-setAbility to interact with and influence key decision makers and think strategicallyAbility to prepare and analyze P&L components, with related financial metricsAbility to work on complex issues and perform in-depth evaluations and knowledge of layout and design best practices for reports and dashboardsFluent in English (Preferably additional language)Ability to travel abroad up to 20% of the time for training and internal meeting purposesApplicant Privacy PolicyReview our Applicant Privacy Policyfor additional information.

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