Manager of Collections

GA Telesis, LLC; Fatih; On-site; TRY 2,295,684 - 3,213,957; Full time

Job summary

GA Telesis, LLC is looking for a Manager of Collections in Istanbul, Türkiye. This role focuses on managing country finance operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance in reporting. The successful candidate will handle account receivables, investigate payment discrepancies, and maintain positive client relationships.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting and at least 5 years of experience, preferably in aviation. Fluency in Turkish and English is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a multi-national company, aviation industry preferred.
• Strong understanding of Turkish laws and regulations.
• Dual language proficiency: Turkish and English.

Responsibilities

• Drives timely collections of all relevant customers' Account Receivables.
• Monitor and create aging reports to identify overdue accounts.
• Initiates high-volume outbound calls and emails to customers to request payment.

Skills

Analytical skills

Legal/compliance understanding

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration

Job description

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