Accountant

Zimmer Biomet; Fatih; Hybrid; TRY 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Zimmer Biomet is hiring an Accountant for a 12-month maternity cover with a hybrid work model. The role is based in our modern Istanbul Office. You will perform month-end close, general accounting duties, and external reporting while supporting statutory audits and SOX controls.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years in Accounting, with US GAAP and IFRS knowledge, and fluent English. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 3+ years of Accounting and Financial Reporting experience.
• Working knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS/IASB.

Responsibilities

• Perform RTR processes and activities, including period end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and asset accounting.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and external reporting.
• Maintain general ledger and ensure close calendar compliance.
• Support statutory records and audit preparation; assist with tax data.
• Execute SOX controls and compliance reporting.
• Support process improvements and ad-hoc reports.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Hyperion

Blackline

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Zimmer Biomet, we believe in pushing the boundaries of innovation and driving our mission forward. As a global medical technology leader for nearly 100 years, a patient’s mobility is enhanced by a Zimmer Biomet product or technology every 8 seconds.

As a Zimmer Biomet team member, you will share in our commitment to providing mobility and renewed life to people around the world. To support our talent team, we focus on development opportunities, robust employee resource groups (ERGs), a flexible working environment, location specific competitive total rewards, wellness incentives and a culture of recognition and performance awards. We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels included, respected, empowered and recognised.

What You Can Expect

12 month Materinity cover - Hybrid model - 3 days onsite in our modern Istanbul Office

The Accountant has responsibility for performing various reporting and accounting duties including assisting in month end close process and providing general accounting support to the team.

How You'll Create Impact

• Perform RTR processes and activities, including:
• Period End Close: Closing the general ledger, posting adjusting journal entries, account reconciliations, fixed asset accounting and reviews and approvals.
• Financial and External Reporting.
• Intercompany Processing and Reconciliation.
• Additional General Accounting.
• Maintain general ledger accounts and prepare monthly standard and adjusting journal entries.
• Perform account reconciliations as assigned, research and resolve reconciling items.
• Ensure all close activities are complete, signed off on, and books are closed per established close calendar.
• Maintains Statutory records and participate in Statutory audit preparation, ensures all compliance objectives are met.
• Prepares data for Tax audits
• Execute requirements for SOX controls and compliance reporting, and manage review process.
• Support process improvements, technology implementations, and automations to streamline the efficiency and effectiveness of the Company.
• Support ad-hoc projects and reports.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Strong analytical, oral and written communication, teamwork, and organizational skills are essential.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Experience of Health Industry
• Highly motivated, self-starter willing to meet strict deadlines and time constraints
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail and analytical problem solving skills.
• Understanding of established general accounting policies & procedures.
• General understanding of accounting principles.
• Ability to think critically to perform other duties and ad-hoc requests, as assigned.
• Computer skills including: Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) SAP Finance and Controlling modules, General Ledger, Hyperion, Blackline, database management. Microsoft Office Suite.

Your Background

• Bachelor’s Degree required and 3+ years of experience in Accounting and Financial Reporting.
• Must have a working knowledge of US GAAP and other regional and global accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, IASB).
• Ability to read, write and speak English.

Physical Requirements

Travel Expectations

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability