Manager of Collections

GA Telesis; Fatih; On-site; TRY 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

GA Telesis, based in Istanbul, Türkiye, is hiring a Manager of Collections for the Flight Solutions Group. This role is crucial for managing financial operations, ensuring compliance, and timely reporting. The ideal candidate will drive collections, monitor accounts, and support decision-making through financial insights.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree, 5+ years of experience in a multinational environment, and a solid understanding of Turkish regulations. Bilingual proficiency in Turkish and English is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in multi-national company, aviation industry preferred.
• No travel restrictions.
• Military duty should be completed (for male candidates).

Responsibilities

• Drive timely collections of all relevant customers' Account Receivables.
• Monitor and create aging reports to identify overdue accounts.
• Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Understanding of Turkish laws and regulations

Detail-oriented

Bilingual in Turkish and English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration

Job description

GA Telesis is a global leader providing integrated solutions to the aviation and aerospace industries, with a continuously expanding presence in new countries worldwide. We serve over 2,000 customers, including airlines, original equipment manufacturers, maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) providers. GA Telesis Ecosystem™ is a vast global network spanning 54 locations in 30 countries on six continents. At GA Telesis, our core business is integrated aviation solutions, and our mission is customer success.

GA Telesis is seeking an ambitious and self-motivated Manager of Collections for our Flight Solutions Group (FSG) office located in Istanbul, Türkiye. Reporting to the Director of Finance and dotted line to the Corporate Controller, this position will play a pivotal role in managing our country finance operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting of all financial and corporate reporting requirements. The Manager of Collections will also collaborate closely with our President of the Flight Solutions Group and General Counsel to ensure the country office is compliant to all relevant business unit processes & procedures within FSG and with all country regulations and corporate compliance requirements. This individual will work closely with cross-functional teams and provide valuable insights to drive informed decision‑making. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, possesses strong analytical skills, and has a deep understanding of finance, accounting, business operations, as well as legal/compliance requirements in the region.

Responsibilities

• Drives timely collections of all relevant customers Account Receivables in region as well as potential subsequent regions assigned
• Monitor and create aging reports to identify overdue accounts
• Monitors financial results and draws trends and conclusions to make business and workforce decisions
• Develops and implements standard operating procedures for GA Telesis aligned with country requirements
• Initiate high-volume outbound calls and emails to customers to request payment, negotiate repayment plans, and settle outstanding balances
• Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies, such as partial payments or incorrect billing, by liaising with internal departments and customers
• Maintain positive relationships with clients to ensure future business while firmly pursuing overdue payments
• Accurately document all communication and payment arrangements in the company's ERP system and prepare weekly/monthly collection reports for management.
• Partners with internal GA Telesis Ecosystem to leverage existing systems and technology to improve efficiencies of Türkiye offices

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration
• 5+ years of experience in multi-national company, aviation industry preferred
• Strong understanding of Turkish laws and regulations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• No travel restrictions
• Military duty should be completed (for male candidates)
• Dual language: Turkish and English

Onsite - Istanbul