Country Financial Controller - 12 month FTC

BSI; Fatih; Hybrid; TRY 1,989,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

14 days annual leave

Health insurance

Life insurance

Company car allowance

Job summary

BSI in Istanbul, Turkey offers a full-time, 12‑month fixed-term Country Financial Controller role in a hybrid setup reporting to the Finance Director. You will lead financial accounting, reporting, control and statutory compliance for the Türkiye entity, delivering timely, accurate information to Group Finance and local stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in accounting or finance leadership, with strong TR process knowledge, tax accounting experience and proven people leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 8 years’ experience in accounting, financial reporting, controlling, audit or finance leadership.
• Understanding of the TR processes and requirements.
• Experience of tax accounting and indirect tax matters.
• Strong people leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial accounting and reporting activities for the Türkiye legal entity.
• Ensure timely and compliant completion of all local tax filings and statutory obligations.
• Review balance sheets, reconciliations, and cash flow positions to maintain financial accuracy.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies while driving high reconciliation and documentation standards.
• Monitor and improve working capital performance by analysing key financial drivers and trends.
• Manage internal and external audit relationships, ensuring smooth and timely audit completion.
• Maintain compliance with local accounting, taxation, payroll, and regulatory requirements.
• Support TR and Group Finance objectives through additional finance-related projects and responsibilities as required.

Skills

Financial accounting

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Tax accounting

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Job description

We exist to create positive change for people and the planet. Join us and make a difference too!

Country Financial Controller

Istanbul, Turkey – Hybrid

About The Role

This is a full-time, 12-month fixed-term contract role responsible for the financial accounting, reporting, control, and statutory compliance of the Türkiye legal entity. Working in a hybrid environment and reporting to the Finance Director, you will ensure the timely delivery of accurate, high-quality financial information to both Group Finance and local stakeholders while maintaining compliance with local regulations. The role offers the opportunity to take ownership of key financial processes, statutory reporting, and governance activities that directly support business performance. Essential requirements include strong financial accounting experience, knowledge of statutory and regulatory compliance requirements, and excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial accounting and reporting activities for the Türkiye legal entity.
• Ensure timely and compliant completion of all local tax filings and statutory obligations.
• Review balance sheets, reconciliations, and cash flow positions to maintain financial accuracy.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies while driving high reconciliation and documentation standards.
• Monitor and improve working capital performance by analysing key financial drivers and trends.
• Manage internal and external audit relationships, ensuring smooth and timely audit completion.
• Maintain compliance with local accounting, taxation, payroll, and regulatory requirements.
• Support TR and Group Finance objectives through additional finance-related projects and responsibilities as required.

To Be Successful In The Role, You Will Have

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 8 years’ experience in accounting, financial reporting, controlling, audit or finance leadership.
• Understanding of the TR processes and requirements.
• Experience of tax accounting and indirect tax matters.
• Strong people leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Grow your career and expand your skills and knowledge. At BSI, we offer opportunities to work across industries and across the globe. You’ll benefit from the different perspectives and experiences of your international colleagues, as well as ongoing training and development. We offer flexible working, as well as 14 days’ annual leave, sick leave, bank holidays, health insurance, life insurance, company car allowance (dependent on role), meal allowance, maternity leave, nursing leave, paid paternity leave, adoption leave, paid wedding leave, paid bereavement leave, learning and development opportunities, and a wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle.

The guide salary for this role ranges from 1,989,000.00 to 2,500,000.00 TRY per year. Your actual pay will be based on factors including your experience and expertise.

We’re building an organisation that meets the challenges of tomorrow. Want to grow with us?

We exist to have a positive impact. Our 86,000 customers are based in 193 countries across the globe.

Now we’re taking on society’s biggest challenges. We’re developing standard and guidelines that will help our customers get to net zero, and we’re defining the way new technologies such as AI impact all our lives.

We’re focused on our future – and we’re looking for people who want to grow with us as we take on the challenges of tomorrow. At BSI, you’ll find a workplace where everyone can flourish and thrive, where innovation is encouraged and where learning is part of your everyday. You’ll contribute to work that shapes industries and enhances lives – and you’ll take pride in what you do.

We’re looking for passionate people who want to make a difference in a purpose-led organisation. Together, we can help create a better society and a more sustainable world.

D&I Policy

The world needs fresh thinking and new perspectives to tackle its biggest challenges. It’s why, at BSI, we’re committed to creating a collaborative environment where everyone can contribute. Whatever your background, experience or outlook, here you can be your best self and do your best work.

If you have a disability or a health condition, please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process.

About Us

BSI is a business improvement and standards company and for over a century BSI has been recognized for having a positive impact on organizations and society, building trust and enhancing lives.

Today BSI partners with more than 77,500 clients in 195 countries and engages with a 15,000 strong global community of experts, industry and consumer groups, organizations and governments.

Utilizing its extensive expertise in key industry sectors – including automotive, aerospace, built environment, food and retail, and healthcare – BSI delivers on its purpose by helping its clients fulfil theirs.

Living by our core values of Client-Centricity, Agility, and Collaboration, BSI provides organizations with the confidence to grow by partnering with them to tackle society’s critical issues – from climate change to building trust in digital transformation and everything in between – to accelerate progress towards a better society and a sustainable world.

BSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.