Assistant Manager - Financial Controller, Risk & Controls

6264 Magnum ICC TR MSO/SU; Ümraniye; On-site; TRY 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-competitive pay

Flexible working

Health & wellbeing support

Time off to rest

Learning and development

Job summary

Magnum Ice Cream Company is seeking an Assistant Manager Financial Controller to join the Controlling Team in Turkey. The role focuses on financial controls, accounting and reporting, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to ensure robust financial processes.

You will work on month-end closing, risk and control activities, and support internal and external assurance efforts while developing your career in a high‑performing, global ice cream business.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in independent financial audit and/or financial reporting.
• Accounting knowledge and IFRS knowledge are essential.
• Fluent English and Turkish are required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and timely financial reporting for group and local statutory reporting.
• Coordinate daily operations with 3rd party accounting, tax teams and external auditors.
• Perform variance analyses and analytical review of financial statements.

Skills

English (Fluent)

Turkish language

Strong communication

Problem solving

Education

Accounting knowledge

IFRS knowledge

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Life tastes better with ice cream With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry. We create iconic ice cream brands that are part of everyday life, bringing moments of joy to millions of people around the world. Everybody loves ice cream. And as the world’s biggest pure‑play ice cream company, we have the scale and ambition to make a real difference. What truly sets us apart is how we work. We move fast and keep things simple. We turn ideas into action, trust people to take ownership, and work as one team to win together with integrity. Our culture is high‑performance, collaborative and focused on getting things done. We’re curious and ready for what’s next. We embrace digital, use data to make better decisions, and keep learning, including how AI can help us work smarter and serve consumers better.

The role

Are you up for a challenge and ready to take your finance career to the next level? We are recruiting for the role of Assistant Manager Financial Controller for the Controlling Team. In this role you will have the unique opportunity to gain experience in financial controls, accounting & reporting, and separation & establishment as well. A truly special opportunity! Assistant Manager Financial Controller plays a key role in Turkey financial controlling team covering financial accounting and reporting, risk management and control, internal & external assurance and has a wide range of responsibilities.

What you’ll be responsible for

• Accounting & Reporting Work on accurate and timely financial reporting for both group and local statutory reporting.
• Execute daily operations in collaboration with 3rd party accounting and tax teams as well as external audit teams.
• Perform variance analysis and analytical review on financial statements.
• Be the part of month‑end closing activities in line with deadlines by proactive planning and communicating with stakeholders.
• Contribute to a broad range of other financial controlling & accounting activities and projects.
• Perform GL account reconciliations in line with the control requirements.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams.

Risk Management & Controls

• Follow the risk management agenda, work on high‑quality risk assessments.
• Understand root causes of issues and identify where controls are not operating and work on remediation through relevant business leaders and wider Controlling Team.
• Ensure that the Global Financial Controls Framework is embedded and operating in line with the agreed global model.
• Maintain and enforce relevant local authority schedules.
• Participate in Control Health Indicators (CHI) meetings and providing expertise & support.

Financial Processes

• Deploy the global financial process efficiency programs in the market.
• Eliminate, simplify, automate and/or centralise transactional activities.

Internal & External Assurance

• Liaise with Corporate Audit & work on any follow up actions.
• Collaborate with external auditors during the audit processes.
• Implement required standards of risk control and maintain insurance against risks specified in the Global Insurance & Risk Control Standard.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience (Independent financial audit background along with financial reporting is preferable).
• Accounting and IFRS knowledge are must.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office; ERP systems (Preferably SAP) experience is a plus.
• Fluent spoken and written English.
• Critical and independent thinking.
• Ability to perform under time pressure.
• Problem‑solving skills, ability to make reliable and objective judgments and conclusions.
• Turkish language and advanced English are must.

What you’ll get

• Market‑competitive pay and performance related rewards
• Flexible ways of working
• Support for health, wellbeing and life outside of work
• Time off to rest and recharge
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Specific benefits vary by location

Why join us?

This is a place for people who are passionate about ice cream and are growth obsessed - both for the business and for themselves. People who act like an owner and drive our business end‑to‑end. People who are driven by success to deliver more than we ever thought we could! You’ll thrive here if you value an inclusive culture, with low ego and hierarchy - and if you’re excited to continuously learn and challenge how we work, using digital, data, and new thinking to push us forward.

• Roles with real accountability and visible impact
• Free to move fast, experiment and challenge how things are done
• Continuous learning and development as the business grows
• Reward linked to performance and contribution.
• Your career here is shaped by what you deliver, as you work across functions and markets and grow with the business.

Ready to build the future of Ice Cream?

If this sounds you would thrive, we love to hear from you.

Disability support

If you are an individual with a disability and require assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please let your Talent Acquisition Partner know.

Additional information

The Magnum Ice Cream Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can do their best work regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.