Chief accountant

AJAX-System; Fatih; On-site; TRY 400,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Ajax Systems in Turkey is seeking a senior finance leader to manage a small team and oversee IFRS reporting, SAP deployment, and audits. You will ensure regulatory compliance, coordinate with tax and customs authorities, and drive profitability within the Desbas Free Zone.

The role requires CPA certification, 3–5+ years in senior leadership in manufacturing, and hands-on SAP experience. Fluency in Turkish and strong English are essential for HQ communication and external audits.

Qualifications

• Turkish language fluency is required for authorities and audits.
• English at upper-intermediate/advanced for HQ coordination.
• 3–5+ years in senior accounting/finance leadership within manufacturing.
• +3 years of free zone experience.
• Hands-on SAP implementation/usage and Big 4 audit experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a small finance team (2 professionals) and ensure accuracy of outputs.
• Own tax, statutory, and IFRS reporting; manage Big 4 audits.
• Design, implement, and roll out SAP for the local entity.
• Reconcile customs records with local accounting; ensure Free Zone compliance.
• Oversee scrapping, inventory controls, and supplier returns.
• Oversee payroll calculations and social security compliance.
• Coordinate with Turkish tax authorities, customs, and Free Zone admin.
• Monitor transfer pricing and local profitability; prepare ad-hoc tasks.

Skills

Team Leadership

Financial analysis

Regulatory compliance

Education

CPA certification

Tools

SAP

Job description

Ajax Systems is an international tech company and the largest manufacturer of security systems in Europe, with over 4.5 million end users and 330K PRO users in more than 180 countries worldwide. The company offers end-to-end solutions for protecting homes and businesses оf any scale. To date, Ajax product portfolio includes 280 devices for intrusion protection, video surveillance, fire and life safety, and comfort and automation. The company employs 5, 000 specialists.

The best software combined with powerful hardware has forever changed the perception of security systems for users and industry professionals. Being recognized at the biggest specialized exhibitions such as IFSEC, Expoprotection and Intersec, as well as winning prestigious awards from industry-leading media like PSI magazine and GIT SECURITY, today Ajax is one of the most awarded security systems in Europe.

Ajax Systems production includes four factories, two of which are located in Ukraine, one in Turkey and one in Vietnam. At the same time, the company's certification according to the ISO 14001 standard ensures a minimal impact of production on the environment. The selection of components for Ajax device manufacturing is determined by the presence of manufacturer declarations confirming compliance with RoHS requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Team Leadership:

   • Manage, mentor, and develop a team of 2 finance and accounting professionals.

   • Organize workload, delegate tasks, and ensure high quality and accuracy of output.

2. Reporting & Big 4 Audit:

   • End-to-end responsibility for Tax, Statutory, and Group Management/IFRS reporting.

   • Supervise and successfully pass Big 4 audits (both for group consolidation purposes and for securing/confirming PIT tax exemptions in the Free Zone).

3. ERP Implementation (SAP): Play an active key role in designing, implementing, and rolling out SAP for the local entity.

4. Reconciliation & Customs Accounting:

   • Reconcile customs records with local bookkeeping and financial accounting.

   • Ensure compliance with all accounting and reporting specifics of the Desbas Free Zone.

5. Operational Controls & Inventory: Supervise scrapping processes, scrap accounting, and components returned to suppliers.

6. Payroll Review: Perform high-level reviews of payroll calculations, social security compliance, and proper reflection in accounting and reporting.

7. Tax & Government Relations: Direct interaction and liaison with Turkish tax authorities, customs officials, and the Desbas Free Zone management administration.

8. Transfer Pricing (TP) & Profitability: Monitor Transfer Pricing compliance and ensure proper gross margin control for the local entity.

9. Ad-Hoc Duties: Execute other finance, operational, or business-related tasks as assigned by the Deputy Group CFO and company management to support business growth.

Key Candidate Requirements:

• Language Skills:

  • Turkish — Fluent / Native (essential for interaction with tax authorities, customs, and auditors).

  • English — Upper-Intermediate / Advanced (for regular interaction with Group HQ and executives).

• Experience:

  • 3–5+ years in a senior accounting/finance leadership role within a manufacturing enterprise, CPA certification.

  • +3 years free zone experience.

  • Deep understanding of Turkish Free Zone regulations and tax incentives.

  • Hands‑on experience with SAP (ERP) implementation/usage and Big 4 audit procedures.

We Offer:

• Opportunity to work in one of the most recognized and innovative security manufacturers.
• Opportunity to take on new challenges, advance your career, and make a meaningful impact.
• Opportunity to be part of a fast-paced and dynamic environment that encourages creativity, critical thinking, and the exploration of new ideas.