Expenses Accounting Manager

Diageo plc; Fatih; On-site; TRY 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Diageo plc in Istanbul, Turkey, is seeking an experienced Expenses Accounting Manager to lead high-volume expense processes and coordinate monthly, quarterly, and year-end closings. You will review GL accounts, journal entries, accruals, and provisions while ensuring compliance with local statutory requirements and Diageo policies.

The role requires 5–8 years in accounting/financial reporting, Turkish GAAP knowledge, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 5–8 years in accounting/financial reporting or similar finance roles.
• Experience in FMCG/manufacturing or high-volume transactions preferred.
• Previous people management experience preferred due to leadership duties.
• Strong knowledge of Turkish statutory accounting practices.
• Hands-on general accounting and monthly/year-end close experience.
• Experience with financial reporting, reconciliations, accruals, and provisions.
• Big Four audit experience is an advantage.
• CPA/ACCA/SMMM or equivalent qualifications are advantageous.
• Experience in multinational/global organizations preferred.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead expense accounting processes in a high-volume FMCG environment.
• Coordinate monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing activities.
• Review general ledger accounts, journal entries, accruals, and provisions.
• Ensure compliance with local statutory requirements and policies.
• Prepare and review reconciliations and balance-sheet items.
• Support leases, intercompany transactions, and other balance sheet accounts.
• Identify issues, escalate to senior management as needed.
• Support monthly/quarterly/annual financial reporting processes.
• Contribute to ERP implementation, process improvements, and data quality.

Skills

Accounting

Turkish GAAP

Financial reporting

Reconciliations

Auditing (Big Four)

English communication

People management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Admin/Finance/Accounting

Job description

# Expenses Accounting ManagerIstanbul,TurkeyPosted 17 hours agoFull timeJR1129943Share job postApplyWatchHelp transform our business as we take our brands to new heights and build new ones as part of shaping the next generation of celebrations for consumers around the world. Join us for career defining opportunities that give you the chance to thrive.## 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. 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Every day, over 27,500 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 thinkers, leaders, and makers 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. 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