Chief Accountant, Istanbul, Turkey

Gulf Cryo; Fatih; On-site; TRY 1,058,000 - 1,483,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational company in financial services is seeking an experienced accountant to manage financial reporting and ensure compliance with IFRS standards. The ideal candidate will have at least 7-10 years of accounting experience, a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related fields, and proficiency in tools like Oracle and Excel. Strong English communication skills are required. This position is located in Fatih, Turkey.

Qualifications

• At least 7-10 years of experience in general accounting.
• Strong understanding of IFRS standards.
• Experience in tax audits and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for GL and financial reporting.
• Prepare journal entries and reconciliations for monthly close.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Financial reporting

Tax compliance

Communication in English

Education

Bachelor in Accounting or related finance field

MBA in Finance and/or CPA

Tools

Oracle 12

Excel

Hyperion

Job description

Job Purpose

• Accountable for GL and financial reporting.
• Prepare journal entries and reconciliations for monthly general ledger close.
• Assist in the preparation of the financial statements.
• Responsible for the accuracy and completeness of the books of accounts and that they are maintained as per the IFRS standards for the business unit.
• Provide assistance to the Finance Manager during annual audit processes.
• Participate in the quarterly forecasting, annual budget and the monthly management reporting

Accountabilities

• Making all the accounting entries related to the all balance sheet and income statement accounts
• Following the general ledger in conformity with the local and IFRS standards
• Preparing local balance sheet and income statement under the supervision of Finance Manager
• Preparing corporate tax, VAT, VAT2, Stamp Tax and Withholding Tax declarations based on the local tax rules
• Preparation and submission of e-booking,files as well as yearly certification and authorization of all ledgers as required by Statutory Tax and Commercial Codes
• Provide assistance with ad-hoc tax & accounting advisory work and tasks as require
• Follow all legislation changes effecting the business environment of the companies
• Involvingin all the tax audits effectively to response the data &information requests
• Involvingin the month closing by making all the necessary closing entries and organizing month-closing activities properly
• Supervision of treasury processes
• Supervision of entries of all the invoices related to the goods suppliers based on the purchase orders created by supply chain
• To be responsible for supplier’sreconciliations monthly and quarterly basis
• Following the re-invoicing to the suppliers and inter-company suppliers regularly basis
• Makingthe inter-company reconciliations and creatingthe inter-company payment proposals
• Monitor and analyze accounting data and produce financial reports or statements
• Establish and enforce proper accounting methods, policies and principles
• Preparation and analysis of the periodic management reporting of financial results
• Improve systems and procedures and initiate corrective actions
• Leading, training, and managing other members of the account management team and dealing with any issues that may arise.

Job Requirements

Education:

Bachelor in Accounting degree or related finance field with an MBA in Finance and/ or CPA preferred.

Experience:

At least 7-10 years of experience in general accounting

Computer Skills

Oracle 12, Excel, Hyperion

Languages:

Strong communication skills in English language is required

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