Operations Associate

Newtimes Group of Companies; Fatih; On-site; TRY 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Newtimes Group of Companies is seeking a dedicated finance/administrative operations assistant in Istanbul Fatih. You will support daily office operations, handle accounting tasks, and assist with month-end closings to ensure compliant and timely reporting.

The role requires 2+ years of experience, proficiency in MS Office, and strong English communication. You will coordinate with external service providers and support regional teams in a multinational setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in operations, administration, accounting, finance support, or office management.
• Experience in an international company, sourcing, trading company, or multinational environment preferred.
• Familiarity with accounting processes, invoicing, expense management, and financial documentation; external accountants/auditors/payroll coordination an advantage.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office – Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Good command of written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Support daily office operations and administrative activities to ensure smooth business operations.
• Assist with accounting-related tasks, including invoice processing, accounts payable and receivable records, bank reconciliations, expense verification, and document filing.
• Support month-end closing activities by preparing schedules, reports, and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate with external accounting, payroll, tax, and audit service providers for timely statutory reporting.
• Prepare and maintain financial, operational, and administrative records accurately.
• Monitor banking transactions, office expenses, and payment schedules.
• Assist in preparing reports for local management and regional teams.
• Support office administration, vendor coordination, procurement, and facility matters.
• Coordinate travel, meetings, and general administrative support as required.
• Collaborate with regional finance and business teams on operational matters and ad hoc projects.
• Perform other ad hoc duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Independent work

English language

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

Tools

MS Office

Job description

• Support daily office operations and administrative activities to ensure smooth business operations
• Assist with accounting-related tasks, including invoice processing, accounts payable and receivable records, bank reconciliations, expense verification, and document filing
• Support month-end closing activities by preparing schedules, reports, and supporting documentation
• Coordinate with external accounting, payroll, tax, and audit service providers to ensure timely completion of statutory requirements and reporting
• Prepare and maintain financial, operational, and administrative records in an accurate and organized manner
• Monitor banking transactions, office expenses, and payment schedules
• Assist in preparing reports and documentation for local management and regional teams
• Support office administration, vendor coordination, procurement, and facility-related matters
• Coordinate travel arrangements, meetings, and general administrative support as required
• Collaborate with regional finance and business teams on operational matters and ad hoc projects
• Perform other ad hoc duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in operations, administration, accounting, finance support, or office management
• Experience working in an international company, sourcing, trading company, or multinational environment is preferred
• Familiarity with accounting processes, invoicing, expense management, and financial documentation; experience coordinating with external accountants, auditors, payroll providers, or other service vendors is an advantage
• Proficient in Microsoft Office – Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Good command of written and spoken English