Finance & Accounting Specialist

ALPLA INC.; İzmit; On-site; TRY 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

ALPLA INC. in Gebze / Kocaeli, Turkey, is seeking a Finance & Controlling professional to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial information across the function. You will manage bank relations, cash flow, general ledger, and month-end closing activities.

The role emphasizes data accuracy, implementation of controls, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. A bachelor’s degree and 2–3 years in treasury or accounting are preferred to contribute to our corporate finance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in finance, economics, accounting, or related field.
• Minimum 2–3 years in treasury, finance, banking, or accounting.
• Experience in corporate treasury is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for accuracy, completeness and reconciliation of financial information within Finance & Accounting.
• Maintain relationships with primary contacts at each bank and support loan administration.
• Process daily cash transactions and bookkeeping, including bank transactions and GL accounts.
• Administer bank accounts, including new openings and signatory changes.
• Prepare and monitor cash flow reports and related analyses.
• Support relationships with lenders, consultants and financial partners.
• Complete month-end and year-end closing processes and ensure records are up to date.
• Monitor tax accounts, prepaid expenses and FX revaluations; support process improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Ownership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field

Job description

Gebze / Kocaeli / Turkey /Finance & Controlling/Full time

• Responsible for the accuracy, completeness and reconciliation of all financial information processed within the Finance and Accounting function, ensuring data integrity and monitoring bank, loan and general ledger reconciliations.
• Maintain relationships with primary contacts at each bank.
• Support the administration of loan agreements, reviewing relevant agreements and documentation with banks.
• Take an active role in daily cash transactions.
• Responsible for bookkeeping and recording bank transactions and general ledger accounts.
• Administer bank accounts, including new account openings, authorized signatory changes and maintaining accurate internal records.
• Prepare and maintain reports related to Finance and Accounting activities.
• Prepare and monitor cash flow reports and support cash-related actions.
• Support relationships with lenders, consultants and other relevant financial partners.
• Review stop payment requests and perform other bank-related research and follow-up activities.
• Monitor account set-ups, banking fees, earnings credits and other banking-related matters.
• Support the review and analysis of investment options for corporate cash balances.
• Follow and maintain standard operating procedures for individual and routine Finance & Accounting activities.
• Ensure Finance and Accounting-related documents and records are maintained accurately and up to date.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to Finance & Accounting processes, controls and risk management.
• Monitor, control and record foreign exchange revaluation transactions.
• Manage accounting processes for fixed assets, depreciation and capital work-in-progress (CWIP) transactions.
• Complete the calculation and booking processes for expense and revenue accruals.
• Reconcile tax accounts and record the necessary journal entries.
• Monitor and account for prepaid expenses transactions.
• Take an active role and responsibility in month-end and year-end closing processes.

What makes you great

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in Treasury, Finance, Banking, Accounting or a related field is preferred.
• Experience in corporate Treasury operations is an advantage

Skills

• Strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills.
• High degree of self-motivation, ownership, attention to detail and willingness to learn.
• Good knowledge of Finance, Accounting, Treasury operations, including cash management, bank transactions, liquidity and cash flow forecasting, general ledger accounting.
• Ability to analyze f inancial data and prepare accurate reports.
• Good understanding of banking products, loan processes, general accounting and corporate banking operations.
• Ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

What you can expect working with us

At ALPLA, we recognize that true excellence is grounded in core competencies such as accountability, trust, collaboration, effective communication, valuing differences, sound decision-making, and a strong results orientation — all of which guide and define your professional journey with us.

This role is designed for individuals who thrive in dynamic environments, build trust effortlessly, communicate with impact, and put people at the heart of everything they do. It's for those who take ownership, embrace innovation, collaborate naturally, and bring a positive, forward-thinking mindset to the table.

You will be a driving force behind an exceptional employee experience—supporting, inspiring, and shaping every step of the journey.

• We facilitate a smooth start through individual and accurate training as well as professional guidance and support.
• We offer you a challenging task with a high degree of personal responsibility.
• Your individual performance will be remunerated and your development will be supported by us.

Join us to support our efforts in playing an active role in paving the way towards an efficient circular economy in the packaging industry. Sustainability and in particular the environmentally conscious use of resources drive all business activities for ALPLA.