Account Manager

Talentra; Fatih; On-site; TRY 400,000 - 560,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentra seeks an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee daily accounting operations and lead the finance team in Istanbul, Turkey. You will ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with local regulations, US GAAP, IFRS, and SOX requirements.

The ideal candidate will bring deep technical accounting expertise, strong controls, and the ability to partner with senior management to drive improvements and reliable reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 8+ years in accounting and finance with leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of local regulations, US GAAP, and IFRS.
• Hands-on experience in financial reporting, GL, tax, and month-end close.
• SAP Finance and MS Office, especially Excel.
• SOX compliance understanding.
• Leadership and development of accounting teams.
• Process improvement and standardization of procedures.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounting operations, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and timely completion of financial activities.
• Lead and coordinate the accounting team, overseeing workload distribution, performance, and professional development.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, US GAAP, IFRS, internal policies, and SOX requirements.
• Manage monthly and annual closing processes, ensuring accurate financial reporting within deadlines.
• Review general ledger entries, journal postings, account reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Maintain balance sheet integrity and accurate recording of assets and liabilities.
• Oversee accounts payable operations, including invoice verification and reconciliations.
• Coordinate local tax compliance activities, statutory filings, and related documentation.
• Maintain effective internal controls and financial authorization policies.
• Coordinate internal and external audits, preparing schedules and documentation.
• Identify financial risks, investigate discrepancies, and implement corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement to optimize workflows and standardize procedures.
• Prepare financial analyses, reports, and management updates for decisions.
• Collaborate with finance and cross-functional teams to resolve issues and align with objectives.
• Support implementation of new financial systems and reporting requirements.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by management.

Skills

Leadership

US GAAP

IFRS

SOX compliance

Financial reporting

SAP Finance

Excel

Tax compliance

Stakeholder management

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

SAP Finance

MS Office

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager for our client, an international company operating in the life sciences industry.

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical accounting expertise, a solid understanding of financial controls and compliance, and proven experience in managing accounting operations and leading teams within a dynamic business environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in accounting and finance, including team leadership or management responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of local accounting regulations, US GAAP, and IFRS.
• Hands-on experience in financial reporting, general ledger management, tax compliance, and month-end/year-end closing processes.
• Proficiency in SAP Finance and MS Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Solid understanding of internal controls, financial governance, and SOX compliance requirements.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop accounting teams while managing priorities and deadlines.
• Experience in process improvement, workflow optimization, and standardization of accounting procedures.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments and engage with senior management.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounting operations, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and timely completion of financial activities.
• Lead and coordinate the accounting team, overseeing workload distribution, performance, and professional development.
• Ensure compliance with local accounting regulations, US GAAP, IFRS, internal policies, and SOX requirements.
• Manage monthly and annual closing processes, ensuring accurate financial reporting within established deadlines.
• Review general ledger entries, journal postings, account reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Maintain balance sheet integrity and ensure accurate recording of financial transactions, assets, and liabilities.
• Oversee accounts payable operations, including invoice verification, payment planning, approvals, and reconciliations.
• Coordinate local tax compliance activities, statutory filings, and related documentation.
• Maintain effective internal control procedures and ensure compliance with financial authorization policies.
• Coordinate internal and external audit processes, including preparation of supporting schedules and documentation.
• Identify financial risks, investigate discrepancies, and implement corrective actions to strengthen accounting controls.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize accounting workflows, enhance efficiency, and standardize procedures.
• Prepare financial analyses, reports, and management updates to support business decisions.
• Collaborate with finance teams and cross-functional stakeholders to resolve operational issues and ensure alignment with corporate objectives.
• Support the implementation of new financial systems, process changes, and reporting requirements.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by management.