Accounting and Finance Division Manager

Sumi Agro Türkiye; Fatih; Vor Ort; TRY 650.000 - 900.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Sumi Agro Turkey is seeking an experienced Accounting and Finance Division Manager to lead the finance function in Istanbul and partner with the President and CFO/CSO.

You will oversee Turkish GAAP/IFRS compliance, budgeting, reporting, treasury, audits, and strategic business partnering with the Commercial Division, aiming for profitable, sustainable growth.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or related field.
• CPA / SMMM or equivalent professional certification preferred.
• Minimum 12-15 years of relevant experience in Finance & Accounting management.
• Strong knowledge of Turkish accounting, tax and social security regulations.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.

Aufgaben

• Lead and manage the Accounting and Finance Division in line with policies and IFRS requirements.
• Ensure accurate, timely financial reporting, controls and treasury management.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasts, and business plans; provide P&L, balance sheet insights.
• Partner with Commercial Division and senior management on pricing, profitability and investments.
• Coordinate internal/external audits and group company secretarial matters.

Kenntnisse

Business partnering

Cross-functional collaboration

Turkish GAAP & IFRS knowledge

English fluency

Financial analysis

Strategic thinking

Financial controls

Forecasting & budgeting

ERP systems

CPM experience

Ausbildung

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

CPA / SMMM or equivalent professional certification

Tools

ERP systems

Jobbeschreibung

Sumi Agro Turkey (SAT) - Accounting and Finance Division Manager

Sumi Agro Turkey ( SAT ) is looking for an experienced and highly skilled Accounting and Finance Division Manager to join our growing organization in Istanbul.

Reporting directly to the CFO/CSO, the Accounting and Finance Division Manager leads the Accounting and Finance function and works as a partner to the President and the CFO/CSO on the financial performance of the company as a whole. The role covers Türkiye and is based in Istanbul.

The successful candidate will be expected not only to ensure a strong and reliable Finance & Accounting function, but also to act as a business partner to senior management and the Commercial Division, providing financial insight and constructive challenge to support profitable and sustainable growth.

Accounting and Finance Division Manager Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Accounting and Finance Division in line with company policies, SOPs, Turkish GAAP and IFRS requirements.
• Ensure accurate, reliable and timely financial reporting and effective financial controls.
• Prepare and oversee weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reporting, budgets, forecasts and business plans.
• Provide management with a clear view of P&L, balance sheet and cash-flow performance, including the key business drivers behind actual and forecast results.
• Ensure effective treasury and cash-flow management.

Accounting, Tax & Compliance

• Oversee daily accounting and bookkeeping activities and ensure compliance with applicable regulations and company standards.
• Manage all tax-related matters in Türkiye in coordination with external advisors and relevant Group functions.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and ensure audit findings are addressed accurately and on time.
• Manage corporate affairs and company secretarial matters, including statutory registers, signature rights, General Assembly and Board processes, and dividend procedures.

Business Partnership

• Work closely with the Commercial Division on budgeting, forecasting, pricing, profitability analysis and business planning.
• Provide financial analysis and constructive challenge to support pricing decisions (proactive simulations), commercial initiatives, customer/channel profitability and investment proposals.
• Support management in evaluating the financial impact of commercial strategies and major business decisions, balancing growth, profitability and financial sustainability.
• Work closely with regional and global stakeholders, including SAE Hub and SC-ASBL Tokyo, as well as relevant Group functions, on financial matters and funding opportunities.
• Represent the company with banks, financial institutions, tax authorities and other relevant external stakeholders.
• Act as a strategic business partner to the President and the Executive Committee, working closely with the CFO/CSO, and provide objective financial perspective and constructive challenge in senior management discussions.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor and develop the Accounting and Finance team, ensuring clear accountability, effective delegation and continuous capability development.
• Promote a culture of accountability, accuracy, compliance and continuous improvement.
• Take ownership of assigned objectives through to completion and raise obstacles and cross-functional dependencies in writing at an early stage.
• Develop the Finance & Accounting function beyond transactional and reporting activities, strengthening its capability as a value-adding business partner to the organization.

Projects & Digitalization

• Lead ICT projects, system upgrades and digitalization initiatives relevant to Finance and business operations.
• Identify opportunities to automate and simplify Finance processes and improve the quality, speed and accessibility of management information.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or a related field.
• CPA / SMMM or equivalent professional certification is preferred.
• Minimum 12-15 years of relevant experience, with significant experience in Finance & Accounting management.
• Strong knowledge of Turkish accounting, tax and social security regulations.
• Good understanding of Turkish GAAP and IFRS.
• Experience working in a multinational company, reporting to an overseas parent or regional headquarters.
• Proven track record of leading cross-functional projects through to completion, including ERP or other system implementations.
• Sound commercial judgement, including the ability to weigh cost against benefit in investment decisions and to explain the basis of that judgement.
• Strong business partnering capability and demonstrated experience working closely with Commercial, Sales and/or other business functions on budgeting, pricing, profitability and business planning.
• Ability to constructively challenge business assumptions and senior stakeholders while maintaining effective and collaborative working relationships.
• Ambition to take on broader executive responsibility over time, and the willingness to earn it through demonstrated results.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial management tools; CPM experience is an advantage.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.

What We Offer

At Sumi Agro Turkey, you will have the opportunity to work in an international environment, collaborate with regional and global stakeholders, lead a professional Finance & Accounting function and contribute directly to the company’s sustainable growth.

This role is designed for someone who wants to grow beyond the traditional boundaries of the finance function and to contribute at a broader level over time, in line with demonstrated performance.

Sumi Agro Turkey is a subsidiary of Sumitomo Corporation.