Expenses Accounting Manager

Diageo; Fatih; On-site; TRY 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Diageo Istanbul Head Office seeks an experienced Senior Accountant to lead expense accounting in a fast-moving FMCG setting. You will coordinate monthly, quarterly, and year-end closings, review GL accounts, and ensure alignment with Turkish statutory requirements and internal policies.

The role requires 5–8 years in accounting/finance, strong Turkish GAAP knowledge, and hands-on close experience, with English communication skills for multinational collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 5–8 years of accounting, financial reporting, or similar finance roles.
• Experience in FMCG, consumer goods, manufacturing, or high-volume environments preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Turkish statutory accounting practices.
• Hands-on experience in general accounting and month-year end close processes.
• Experience with financial reporting, reconciliations, accruals and provisions.
• Big Four audit experience is an advantage.
• Professional qualifications (CPA/ACCA/SMMM) are an advantage.
• Experience in multinational/global organizations preferred.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead expense accounting processes in a high-volume, dynamic FMCG environment.
• Coordinate monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities and ensure timely, accurate completion.
• Review general ledger accounts, journal entries, accruals, provisions and other adjustments.
• Ensure transactions comply with local statutory requirements and policies.
• Prepare and review reconciliations and follow up on outstanding items.
• Support leases, intercompany transactions, and other balance sheet accounts.
• Identify issues and escalate to senior management as needed.
• Support monthly/quarterly/annual financial reporting processes.
• Monitor changes in accounting standards and local regulations.

Skills

Turkish accounting practices

Financial reporting

General ledger

Month-end close

Intercompany transactions

English communication

ERP/Finance systems

Education

Bachelor's in Business/Finance/Accounting

Tools

Turkish statutory reporting

CPA/ACCA/SMMM (advantage)

Job description

About us

With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, Diageo is home to some of the world’s most iconic drinks. From Johnnie Walker and Guinness to Tanqueray, Smirnoff and Don Julio, we craft brands chosen for life’s moments — from everyday connections to landmark celebrations. Bring your talent, curiosity and ambition, and strive for your personal best alongside people who challenge, support and learn from each other. Together, as one outstanding team, we keep learning, improving and raising the bar for our brands, our business and each other.

Join us and play your part in making life’s moments mean a little more.

About the Function

Finance at Diageo is about more than the numbers, it’s about shaping the decisions behind them. From guiding investment to unlocking growth, this team plays a critical role in how we perform today and how we plan for tomorrow. You’ll work with data, insight and digital tools to influence strategy and help drive a business that operates at global scale. It’s a fast-moving environment where no two days are the same, and where you’ll be supported to build your skills, grow your career and make a real impact.

About the role

You will be responsible for:

• Lead expense accounting processes in a high-volume, dynamic FMCG environment.
• Coordinate monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing activities and ensure timely, accurate completion.
• Review general ledger accounts, journal entries, accruals, provisions, and other accounting adjustments.
• Ensure transactions are recorded in compliance with local statutory requirements and company accounting policies.
• Prepare and review account and balance sheet reconciliations and follow up on outstanding or unusual items.
• Support accounting activities related to leases, intercompany transactions, and other balance sheet accounts.
• Identify accounting issues, ensure their timely resolution, and elevate relevant matters to senior management when necessary.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting processes.
• Monitor changes in accounting standards and local regulations and support implementation within accounting processes.
• Investigate accounting discrepancies and work with relevant teams to resolve them.
• Ensure business transactions are accurately reflected in the accounting records and understand their financial impact.
• Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, and enhance accounting processes.
• Contribute to finance transformation, ERP, and automation initiatives.
• Support the implementation of new accounting processes, systems, and reporting tools.
• Contribute to improvements in data quality, reporting efficiency, and accounting controls.
• Promote the effective use of digital tools across accounting operations.

Experience / skills required

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 5-8 years of experience in accounting, financial reporting, or similar finance roles.
• Experience in FMCG, consumer goods, manufacturing, or other high-volume transaction environments is preferred.
• Previous people management experience is preferred due to the leadership responsibilities of the role.
• Strong knowledge of Turkish statutory accounting practices.
• Hands‑on experience in general accounting and monthly and year‑end close processes.
• Experience with financial reporting, reconciliations, accruals, and provisions.
• Big Four audit experience is an advantage.
• Professional qualifications such as CPA, ACCA, SMMM, or equivalent are an advantage.
• Experience working within multinational or global organizations is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

Working with Us

Flexibility is key to our success. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you so that you’re supported to manage your wellbeing and balance your priorities from day one.

We recognise and value performance, offering our people a highly competitive Rewards and Benefits package including:

Our Purpose and Culture

Our purpose is crafting iconic drinks chosen for life’s moments. And it’s our people, with their different experiences, perspectives and talents, who make that possible.

We value diversity in its broadest sense and want everyone to feel they can belong, contribute and strive for their personal best.

You’ll work alongside people with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives — challenging, supporting and learning from one another as one outstanding team.

Together, we’re constantly learning and improving, combining the strength of our people, capabilities and iconic brands to raise the bar, grow and win.

Wherever you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute, make an impact and play your part in making life’s moments mean a little more.

Ready to bring your best? This could be your opportunity.

If you require a reasonable adjustment, please ensure that you capture this information when you submit your application.

Worker Type :Regular Primary Location:Istanbul Head Office Additional Locations : Job Posting Start Date : 2026-09-23

About Diageo

With over 200 brands sold in more than 180 countries, we’re the world’s leading premium drinks company. Every day, over 29,000 talented people come together at Diageo to create the magic behind our much-loved brands. From iconic names to innovative newcomers – the brands we’re building are rooted in culture and local communities. Our ambition is to be one of the best performing, most trusted and most respected consumer products companies in the world. Our founders, such as Arthur Guinness, John Walker, and Charles Tanqueray, were visionary entrepreneurs whose brilliant minds helped shape the alcohol industry. And through our people, their legacy lives on. Join us, and you’ll collaborate with talented people from all corners of the world. Together, you’ll innovate and push boundaries, shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future that we can all be proud of. With diversity at our core, we celebrate our people’s unique passions, commitments and specialist skills. Because when varied voices, mindsets, and personalities come together, great ideas are born. In our supportive culture, your voice will be heard and you’ll be empowered to be you. Just bring your ambition, curiosity and ideas, and we’ll celebrate your work and help you reach your fullest potential.

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