Accounting Specialist

Knauf Türkiye; Çankaya; On-site; TRY 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Knauf Türkiye in Ankara is seeking an Accounting Specialist to manage end-to-end accounting processes in a busy, collaborative finance team. You’ll handle supplier and customer invoicing, payroll records, month-end closings, and VAT reporting, supporting a 35-year heritage in gypsum-based manufacturing.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in accounting, strong Excel skills, and fluency in English or German. CPA (SMMM) is advantageous, with a commitment to accuracy and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• University degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or related fields.
• 3–5 years of accounting experience.
• Knowledge of general accounting, taxation and financial reporting.
• Proficiency with MS Office, especially Excel.
• CPA (SMMM) certificate is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out all accounting activities to ensure timely and accurate entries.
• Manage accounting processes within the department as assigned.
• Create supplier invoices and prepaid expense records.
• Record payroll summaries and domestic per diems, and report HR accruals.
• Monitor salaries, expense statements, per diem, and reconciliations.
• Prepare invoices to customers and from suppliers; handle entries.
• Close bonus agreements in the system.
• Handle invoices to other group companies and vendor reconciliations.
• Check bank balances and complete missing records.
• Monitor export deadlines and perform period-end procedures.
• Prepare deductible VAT reports and tax filings.

Skills

Accounting

MS Excel

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Report writing

English/German language

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / Economics / Finance

CPA (SMMM) Certificate

Tools

Excel

MS Office

Job description

Knauf stands for opportunity. We know that opportunity looks different to each person, and we are proud that we see opportunity in everyone. This exciting role within the Finance Team could be the perfect next opportunity for you to build a unique career, in a values-led culture with a clear purpose of making tomorrow a home for all of us.

We are a global manufacturer of construction materials and within our Group, our 41,500 team members in 90 countries across 300 sites provide a huge opportunity for anyone with ambition and energy. We value everyone's contribution equally and we ask that you bring your whole self to work, to enrich the business further, as together we achieve more in a safe and inclusive environment.

Knauf Türkiye is proud to be part of the Knauf Group. We have a 35-year heritage in (E.G., GYPSUM) manufacturing and have big plans for the future. Our global reach in 90 countries continues to grow and we are looking for passionate, ambitious people to help us achieve our goals. We are all led by the same core values and believe in the powerful potential of large companies to have a positive impact on the world. We are now looking for another team mate to join us in Ankara Center Office as Accounting Specialist.

Can you say 'yes'? Do you treat your colleagues with respect? Do you always have the customer in mind? Do you act with future generations in mind? Do you like to seek out opportunities to grow and develop? Do you have a proven track record of delivering results?

What You'll Be Doing

• Responsible for carrying out all accounting activities to ensure the accounting system functions correctly and on time.
• Responsible for the execution and monitoring of all accounting processes within the department/company structure for which they are responsible, in accordance with the assignment given by their manager.
• Responsible for creating all supplier invoices and records related to prepaid expenses.
• Responsible for creating relevant accounting records regarding payroll summaries and domestic personnel expense statements/per diem, etc., and reporting personnel work advance account balances to the HR Department at the end of the month.
• Responsible for controlling employee salaries, expense statements, per diem, and advance accounts, creating relevant accounting records, performing monthly reconciliations, and ensuring necessary payments are made.
• Responsible for creating accounting records for invoices received from customers (returns, bonuses, damage compensation, price differences, exchange rate differences, etc.). Responsible for issuing invoices to customers and suppliers (exchange rate differences, maturity differences, price differences, scrap sales, damage compensation, etc.) and making accounting entries.
• Responsible for the periodic closing of Bonus agreements within the system.
• Responsible for carrying out the necessary procedures related to the invoices to be issued to other group companies.
• Responsible for vendor reconciliations and the execution of all types of transfer and arbitrage transactions.
• Responsible for checking bank balances and completing any missing records.
• Responsible for monitoring export completion dates.
• Responsible for performing period-end procedures.
• Responsible for preparing the deductible VAT report and making entries through the Internet Tax Office system.

What We'd Love For You To Have We are interested in you as a person: your attitude, behaviors and values. As long as you have the willingness to learn anything you need for the role that you don't already have, we'd love to speak to you. If you have experience in the following areas – this is an added advantage:

• University graduates with degrees in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or related departments.
• 3-5 years of experience in Accounting or related departments
• Knowledge of general accounting, tax legislation, declaration and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in MS Office programs (especially Advance in Excel).
• Having CPA (SMMM) Certificate.
• Ability to solve complex accounting problems and analyze data.
• Demonstrate accuracy and meticulousness in transactions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and other departments.
• Ability to produce quick and accurate solutions to encountered problems.
• Completing tasks on time and completely.
• Ability to work collaboratively.
• Ability to withstand a busy work schedule and pressure.
• Adherence to the principles of reliability and confidentiality.
• Reporting and presentation skills.
• Fluent in English and/or German (spoken and written).

What happens next? We appreciate that your time is precious and applying for a new job can be a lengthy process - so we have committed to replying to your application as soon as possible.

Founded in 1932, Knauf is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of construction materials for interior design, building insulation, and design ceilings.

Knauf entered the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA) in 1997. Today, we are a leading player across the region, with operations spanning 15 countries and 19 state-of-the-art production facilities, driven forward by 2,000 high-performing professionals.

Headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, MEASA's reach extends across Algeria, Cyprus, Egypt, the GCC, Ghana, Greece, India, Iraq, Kenya, Morocco, Nigeria, Tanzania, Tunisia, and Turkey.

In MEASA, we offer the opportunity to be part of a global family of over 41,500 colleagues in 96 countries, who are dedicated to the same core values, and to a shared sense of purpose. We encourage all our people to shape their own career, with the freedom to stretch their skills and learn new ones.

Driven by an unwavering commitment to quality, innovation and sustainability, we are building more than just exceptional gypsum-based solutions — we’re shaping a future we can all be proud of.