Senior Accountant

ALSTOM Gruppe; Fatih; On-site; TRY 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading rail service provider in Istanbul is seeking a Senior Accountant. In this full-time role, you'll oversee financial health and compliance, prepare financial statements, and coordinate audits. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, strong accounting principles knowledge, and expertise in SAP. Join a team promoting smarter mobility and enjoy a career full of growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive social coverage

Flexible working environment

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and tax regulations.
• Proven experience as a Senior Accountant or similar role.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze financial statements for accuracy and compliance.
• Monitor accounts payable and receivable for proper cash flow management.
• Coordinate audits and liaise with external auditors.

Skills

Accounting principles (Local GAAP/IFRS)

Analytical and problem-solving abilities

Advanced Excel skills

Accounting software proficiency (SAP, Sunsystem)

Attention to detail

Experience in a similar role

Ability to work independently

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Professional certification (CPA, CMA, ACCA)

Tools

SAP

Sunsystem

Job description

Senior Accountant

Company: Alstom

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be the full-time Senior Accountant in Istanbul we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your financial expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside collaborative and detail-oriented teammates.

You'll play a key role in ensuring the financial health and compliance of our operations. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (finance, operations, and management), prepare and analyse financial statements, and ensure compliance with tax regulations, and much more.

You’ll specifically take care of monitoring accounts payable and receivable to ensure proper cash flow management, but also support month-end and year-end close processes.

We’ll look to you for:

• Preparing and analysing financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Managing general ledger accounts and ensuring timely reconciliations
• Monitoring accounts payable and receivable, ensuring proper cash flow management
• Assisting in financial planning, budgeting, and cost analysis
• Ensuring tax compliance, including VAT, corporate tax filings, and all tax declarations
• Coordinating audits and liaising with external auditors and regulatory bodies
• Developing and implementing accounting policies and procedures to improve efficiency
• Supporting month-end and year-end close processes
• Analysing financial data to identify trends and provide business recommendations
• Collaborating with other departments to streamline financial reporting

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Proven experience as a Senior Accountant or similar role
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles (Local GAAP/IFRS) and tax regulations
• Proficiency in accounting software (SAP and Sunsystem)
• Advanced Excel skills for financial analysis and reporting
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently and lead accounting teams
• Professional certification (CPA, CMA, or ACCA) is a plus

Things you’ll enjoy

Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

• Enjoy stability, challenges, and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
• Work with new security standards for rail signalling
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects
• Utilise our inclusive and flexible working environment
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning
• Progress towards senior leadership or specialised accounting roles
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical)

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!Important to note: As a global business, we’re an equal‑opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.