Manager of Collections

gatelesis; Fatih; On-site; TRY 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

GA Telesis seeks a Manager of Collections to lead regional accounts receivable, ensure compliance with Turkish regulations, and drive timely payments from customers. The role reports to Finance leadership and works closely with cross-functional teams to optimize country processes.

The position is based onsite in Istanbul, Türkiye, requiring strong analytic skills, attention to detail, and bilingual Turkish/English communication to liaise with local customers and global finance teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a multinational company, aviation industry preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Turkish laws and regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• No travel restrictions.
• Military duty completed (for male candidates).
• Dual language: Turkish and English.

Responsibilities

• Drives timely collections of all relevant customers accounts receivable in the region.
• Monitor and create aging reports to identify overdue accounts.
• Monitors financial results and draws trends to inform business decisions.
• Develops and implements standard operating procedures for GA Telesis aligned with country requirements.
• Initiate high-volume outbound calls and emails to request payment and negotiate repayment plans.
• Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies with internal departments and customers.
• Maintain positive relationships with clients while pursuing overdue payments.
• Document all communications and payment arrangements in the ERP system and prepare weekly/monthly reports.

Skills

Experience in multinational company

Turkish laws and regulations knowledge

Bilingual Turkish/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's 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 with 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.

This role is based onsite in Istanbul, Türkiye.

Responsibilities:

• Drives timely collections of all relevant customersaccounts receivable in the 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