Coordinator - Accounting

SGS & Co; Üsküdar; Hybrid; TRY 220,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS & Co, based in Istanbul, is seeking an Accountant for a hybrid role. The candidate will handle month-end closings, collaborate across departments, and ensure accurate SAP-led financial records.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in accounting, SAP proficiency, and strong organizational skills, with Turkish and English as pluses.

Qualifications

• Graduated from Economics or Engineering faculties.
• Minimum 3 years of accounting experience.
• Hands-on SAP experience in accounting/finance.
• Strong planning and teamwork mindset.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; Turkish and English a plus.

Responsibilities

• Handle month-end closings, respond to questions on fluctuations and records.
• Review accounts via trial balance and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Record accruals during month-end closings and maintain communication.
• Coordinate SAP-recorded Sales, Purchases, Fixed Assets and related documents.
• Review SAP AP/AR invoices and VAT/ tax return support.
• Assist audits and maintain finance documentation.

Skills

Team oriented

Strong planning

Organizational skills

Turkish language

English knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Economics or Engineering

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

MS Office

Job description

We are currently seeking anAccountantto join our team based in Istanbul. Please be aware that this is a hybrid working role.

In this role you will be responsible for:

CONTROLLING

• Responding to questions regarding fluctuations and accounting records during month-end closings,
• Reviewing accounts through trial balance and ensuring coordination with relevant stakeholders,
• Identifying and recording required accruals during month-end closings and maintaining effective communication throughout the process.

FINANCE & ACCOUNTING

• Coordinating and sharing SAP-recorded Sales, Purchasing, Fixed Assets documents, accruals, and related records with the accounting teams responsible for postings; maintaining company accounting and finance documentation,
• Sharing bank transactions with the accounting teams responsible for postings and reviewing related accounting records,
• Reviewing SAP records of Accounts Payable (AP) purchase and fixed asset invoices,
• Reviewing SAP records of Accounts Receivable (AR) sales invoices,
• Providing SAP account statements required for VAT, Withholding Tax (VAT2), Provisional Tax, and Corporate Tax returns,
• Managing processes during any internal, external, or public audits.

The ideal candidate will possess:

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduated from relevant departments of universities, preferably from the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences or Engineering,
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Accounting,
• Hands-on experience in actively using SAP and performing accounting and finance transactions through SAP,
• Strong planning and organizational skills, proactive, and a team-oriented mindset,
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications,
• Turkish profesional & English is a plus

Location & Timeline:

Ideally starting: ASAP

The businesses of SGS & Co and SGK have united to form Propelis, a go-to-market ecosystem that enables marketers to move their brands forward with greater speed, clarity, and confidence. Our broad range of integrated solutions include brand creative, packaging, print solutions, branded environments, and content production. Services are delivered through our family of brands: SGX, Marks, Equator, Collide, and 5Flow. With a combined legacy spanning more than 150 years, Propelis commences operations with 10,000 employees in 30+ countries, nearly $1 billion in annual sales, and a diverse client base of over 2,000 leading companies.