Finance & Operations Manager

Manpower Türkiye; Fatih; On-site; TRY 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower Türkiye is seeking a Finance & Operations Manager to own local finance, tax compliance, and commercial operations in Turkey. You will ensure regulatory compliance, maintain financial accuracy, and partner with global finance, operations, and commercial teams.

The role requires 7+ years in accounting and tax in Turkey, strong VAT/withholding tax knowledge, and hands‑on experience with e‑Fatura, e‑Arşiv, e‑Defter through GİB portals, with the ability to operate across fast‑paced,

Qualifications

• Fluent Turkish and good command of English, both written and spoken.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in accounting and tax compliance in Turkey.
• SMMM licence is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage local statutory accounting, bookkeeping, month‑end closing and statutory filings per Turkish standards.
• Oversee tax compliance including VAT, withholding tax, stamp tax, and inflation accounting.
• Coordinate e-Fatura, e-Arsiv, e-Defter through GİB portals and liaise with external accountants.
• Monitor regulatory developments issued by GİB, TCMB, and MASAK and assess impact on operations.
• Support transfer pricing documentation and intercompany compliance with the global finance team.
• Oversee local merchant onboarding, banking relationships, cash management, and cross‑border payments.

Skills

Turkish tax rules

VAT compliance

e-Fatura knowledge

GIB portals

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Finance/Accounting

Job description

We are looking for a Finance & Operations Manager to take ownership of our business partner’s local finance, tax compliance, and commercial operations in Turkey. This role will be responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance, maintaining financial accuracy, and overseeing day-to-day business operations, while working closely with global finance, operations, and commercial teams.

Responsibilities

Finance & Tax Compliance

• Manage local statutory accounting, bookkeeping, month-end closing, and statutory filings in accordance with the Turkish Uniform Chart of Accounts and TFRS requirements.
• Oversee tax compliance processes, including VAT (KDV), withholding tax (Muhtasar), quarterly advance corporate tax, and stamp tax on contracts.
• Manage e-Fatura, e-Arşiv, and e-Defter processes through the relevant GİB systems and portals.
• Monitor inflation accounting requirements and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
• Coordinate relationships with external accountants, tax advisors, independent auditors, and legal counsel.
• Monitor regulatory developments issued by GİB, the Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye (TCMB), and MASAK, assessing their potential impact on business operations and merchants.
• Support transfer pricing documentation and intercompany compliance processes in coordination with the global finance team.

Operations & Commercial Management

• Oversee merchant onboarding processes for transactions in Turkey, coordinating with global operations teams.
• Manage local merchant relationships and coordinate commercial activities with global commercial teams.
• Manage local banking relationships, cash management, and TRY/foreign currency transactions.
• Oversee cross-border payments and remittances in compliance with Turkish foreign exchange regulations.
• Coordinate with local payment service providers (PSPs) and acquiring partners on operational, regulatory, and compliance matters.
• Manage local payment processes, including card transactions and installment payment flows.
• Support commercial operations, including contract management, local vendor relationships, and regulatory correspondence.
• Act as the primary local point of contact for regulatory authorities, auditors, banking partners, and external advisors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in accounting and tax compliance in Turkey, preferably within fintech, payments, or financial services.
• Strong knowledge of Turkish tax regulations, including VAT, withholding tax, stamp tax, and inflation accounting.
• Hands‑on experience with e-Fatura, e-Arşiv, e-Defter, and GİB portals.
• Experience managing statutory accounting, month-end closing, and local tax filings.
• Experience working with external accountants, tax advisors, auditors, and legal counsel.
• Knowledge of Turkish payment services regulations, TCMB requirements, MASAK regulations, and foreign exchange legislation is an advantage.
• Experience with cross‑border transactions, foreign currency operations, and international finance teams is preferred.
• SMMM (Certified Public Accountant) licence is an advantage.
• Fluent Turkish and good command of English, both written and spoken.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, international, and cross‑functional environment.
• Strong ownership and ability to operate independently.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving abilities.
• High attention to detail and commitment to regulatory compliance.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across finance, operations, and commercial activities.
• Proactive approach to identifying risks, resolving issues, and improving processes.