Finance & Operations Specialist

Akkök Holding; Fatih; On-site; TRY 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Akkök Holding is seeking a Finance & Operations Specialist to support the day-to-day financial, administrative, and operational activities of a private family office in Türkiye. The role emphasizes accurate record-keeping, coordination with banks, and routine reporting.

The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree and about 5 years of relevant experience, with excellent English and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business/finance or related field.
• About 5 years of relevant professional experience in banking or private office operations.
• Familiarity with basic banking, finance, accounting, and investment terminology.
• Ability to read and understand bank statements, invoices, and receipts.
• Strong Excel skills and proficiency with MS Office.
• Excellent written and spoken English is required.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and organize account statements, portfolio statements, and records from banks and asset managers.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of bank and investment accounts and financial documents.
• Monitor recurring financial and administrative matters and meet deadlines.
• Maintain follow-up schedules, action lists, payment calendars, and control sheets.
• Follow up on payments, invoices, contracts, taxes, fees, and subscriptions.
• Coordinate routine matters with banks, accounting/tax advisors, and service providers.
• Conduct routine correspondence with financial institutions in Turkish and English.
• Review incoming documents for completeness and organize them appropriately.
• Prepare periodic management summaries and simple financial/operational reports.
• Maintain organized digital and physical filing systems for records.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Banking communications

Discretion

Professional correspondence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Banking, Accounting

Tools

Excel

MS Office

Digital document management

Job description

Akkök Holding is one of the most prominent industrial groups in Türkiye, with operations spanning chemicals, composites, energy, real estate, insurance, food & beverage, and IT sectors. We operate 23 commercial and industrial companies alongside 24 manufacturing facilities located in Türkiye and Europe. We are focused on growth in multiple industries and working on both organic/inorganic (M&A) opportunities as well as corporate venture capital (CVC) activities. In addition, we thrive in corporate development and continuously optimize our strategic planning and portfolio management processes.

We are looking for a highly organized, detail-oriented, and reliable Finance & Operations Specialist to support the day-to-day financial, administrative, and operational activities of a private family office.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that recurring financial and administrative matters are followed up accurately and on time, maintaining proper records and documentation, coordinating with banks and other external institutions, and preparing routine financial and operational reports.

This role does not require advanced financial analysis or investment management experience. However, the candidate should be comfortable working with financial information, understand basic financial terminology, and be able to communicate professionally with banks, financial institutions, advisors, and other service providers.

A very strong command of written and spoken English is essential for this position.

Key Responsibilities

• Obtain and organize account statements, portfolio statements, transaction records, and other relevant documentation from banks, brokerage firms, asset managers, and other financial institutions.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of bank accounts, investment accounts, financial documents, and related information.
• Monitor recurring financial and administrative matters and ensure that required actions are completed within the relevant deadlines.
• Maintain and regularly update follow-up schedules, action lists, payment calendars, and control sheets.
• Follow up on payments, collections, renewals, insurance policies, subscriptions, contracts, taxes, fees, and other recurring obligations.
• Coordinate routine operational matters with banks, financial institutions, accounting firms, tax advisors, insurance companies, legal advisors, and other external service providers.
• Conduct routine correspondence and follow-up with financial institutions in both Turkish and English.
• Review incoming financial and administrative documents for completeness and organize them appropriately.
• Prepare periodic management summaries and simple financial or operational reports as requested.
• Maintain an organized digital and, where necessary, physical filing system for bank statements, contracts, invoices, receipts, insurance policies, tax documents, and other records.
• Keep track of outstanding matters and follow them through to completion without requiring repeated reminders.
• Provide general administrative and operational support to the family office management when required.
• Handle confidential financial and personal information with the highest level of discretion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Banking, Accounting, or a related field.
• Preferably 5 years of relevant professional experience in banking operations, finance, accounting, financial administration, executive support, private office operations, or a similar position.
• Familiarity with basic banking, finance, accounting, and investment terminology.
• Ability to understand and work with bank statements, investment account statements, invoices, receipts, payment records, and similar financial documents.
• Good command of Microsoft Excel, including formulas, filtering, sorting, data organization, and preparation of basic reports.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and digital document management.
• Excellent written and spoken English is required.
• Ability to conduct professional correspondence and communicate confidently with international financial institutions and service providers in English.

We are particularly interested in candidates who demonstrate:

• Exceptional organizational and follow-up skills.
• Strong attention to detail, particularly regarding dates, amounts, deadlines, and financial information.
• A systematic and disciplined approach to work.
• A strong sense of ownership and responsibility.
• The ability to follow a task from initiation through to final completion.
• The ability to manage several ongoing matters simultaneously and prioritize effectively.
• Proactive working habits and the ability to identify upcoming deadlines without requiring reminders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Professionalism when dealing with banks, advisors, service providers, and other external parties.
• A high level of confidentiality, integrity, and discretion.
• Reliability and consistency in handling sensitive financial and personal information.
• The ability to summarize routine financial information clearly and accurately.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is not necessarily an investment professional or senior finance specialist. We are looking for someone who combines financial literacy with excellent organizational and follow-up capabilities.

The right candidate will be comfortable dealing with financial institutions and financial documents, highly disciplined in monitoring deadlines and outstanding matters, proficient in Excel, fluent in English, and capable of ensuring that routine financial and administrative processes are completed accurately and on time.

Above all, we value reliability, confidentiality, attention to detail, ownership, and the ability to get things done.