Sr. Audit Associate (Remote, USA-Based)

Manay CPA Accounting & Tax Services; Turkey; Remote; TRY 4,436,000 - 5,914,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive USD base salary

Fully remote work anywhere in Turkey

Growth-oriented work environment

Experience with US Systems

Job summary

Manay CPA is expanding its audit and assurance team and seeks a seasoned professional to lead audit engagements across diverse industries. You will deepen experience in US GAAP, tax codes, and client operations while collaborating with an international team. This fully remote role in Turkey offers exposure to global clients and ongoing training.

Applicants should have 5+ years in auditing, a Bachelor's in a related field, and strong English communication. US GAAP experience is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, business or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in auditing, accounting, and/or tax.
• Public accounting or external audit experience required.
• Turkish CPA license strongly preferred.
• Experience leading fieldwork and mentoring juniors is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead onboarding for new audit clients, designing workflows and documentation.
• Lead day-to-day audit tasks: risk assessment, planning, fieldwork, workpapers, programs.
• Use Thomson Reuters Engagement for audit, reporting, and compliance tasks.
• Prepare and review audit schedules, management letters, reconciliations and docs.
• Perform substantive testing and analytical procedures to assess financial statements.

Skills

Audit leadership

US GAAP

English communication

Risk assessment

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Turkish CPA (SMMM) or YMM preferred

Tools

Thomson Reuters Engagement

Microsoft Excel

Audit software systems

Job description

Are you ready to expand your expertise in U.S. audit, accounting, and tax practices while working with a diverse client base across multiple industries? We're looking for motivated professionals who enjoy variety in their work and are eager to lead audit engagements and deepen your experience with U.S. GAAP, audit standards, tax codes, and business operations.

Who We Are

Manay CPA is a global, full-service accounting and advisory firm headquartered in Atlanta, GA. With over 20 years of experience and a diverse team across 4 continents, we proudly support individuals, entrepreneurs, and businesses of all sizes.

Our services include business formation, accounting, tax, payroll, audit, and HR solutions—delivered with a personalized, relationship-first approach. We partner with clients at every stage of their journey, helping them navigate the complexities of business and finance with confidence.

Recognized as a Top 100 Small Business by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and a Top 25 Small Business of the Year by the COBB Chamber for four consecutive years, we’re trusted by both local and international clients. Our CEO, Burcu Bree Manay, was also named one of the Top 50 Women in Accounting for her leadership and impact in the field.

At Manay CPA, your growth is our purpose. Join a team where innovation, integrity, and global collaboration drive real success.

Learn more at www.manaycpa.com

We Offer

• Competitive USD base salary
• Fully remote work anywhere in Turkey
• A collaborative and growth-oriented work environment
• Gain experience with US Systems - all backgrounds welcome!
• Opportunities to work with clients in a variety of industries
• Excellent onboarding and ongoing training
• Continued professional development and exposure to a wide range of financial processes

Responsibilities

• Lead the onboarding process for new audit clients, designing audit workflows and documentation setup and ensuring a smooth transition
• Lead day-to-day audit engagement tasks, including risk assessment, planning, fieldwork, workpaper preparation, and completion of audit programs; review and guide junior staff's work as needed
• Use Thomson Reuters Engagement to complete audit, reporting, and compliance-related tasks with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency
• Prepare and review audit schedules, management letters, reconciliations, and other audit documentation in line with professional standards
• Design and perform substantive testing and analytical procedures to assess the accuracy and completeness of financial statements, and evaluate the results
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, anomalies, and areas of risk, and surface insights for clients and internal stakeholders
• Research complex auditing, accounting, and regulatory issues and provide practical, well-reasoned solutions
• Assist with U.S. federal and state compliance requirements related to client audit engagements, including year-end reporting and filing support
• Work across accounting, tax, and audit engagements throughout the year. This is a hybrid role by design, with audit work supplemented by bookkeeping, tax return preparation, and financial reporting support, particularly outside of peak audit season
• Identify opportunities to improve clients' audit, accounting, and financial processes
• Participate in company-wide improvement initiativesLead special projects and financial report preparation as needed, and mentor junior team members

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, business, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in auditing, accounting, and/or tax
• Public accounting or external audit experience is required
• Prior experience leading fieldwork and reviewing or mentoring junior staff preferred
• Comfortable working across audit, accounting, and tax engagements. Candidates seeking an audit-only career path are not likely to be a strong fit for this role
• Turkish CPA (SMMM) or Turkish Sworn-in CPA (YMM) License strongly preferred
• USGAAP and/or IFRS experience is a big plus; comprehensive training will be provided

Technical Skills

• Extensive knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel
• Strong experience with Audit or Accounting Software Systems
• Ability to conduct sophisticated and creative analysis of complex financial data and identify risk areas
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Business English. All interviews will be conducted in English!

Mindset & Collaboration

• Highly dedicated and committed to a long-term career in auditing and assurance services, with strong motivation to grow into a leadership role
• Strong quantitative and analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail and sound independent judgment
• Highly organized, with the ability to prioritize, multi-task, and operate independently in ambiguous, fast-paced environments
• Excellent cross-group collaboration skills, with the ability to guide and support less experienced colleagues
• Location: Home office
• Work hours will be based on US TIME ZONES (Eastern Time)
• Travel might be required

As an international company, we kindly request that you add your English resume/CV to your application. Applicants who do not provide an English resume/CV may not be considered.

Manay CPA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

You can reach our Applicant Data Protection Policy through this link:

https://www.manaycpa.com/tr/hakkimizda/kariyer/calisan-adayi-kvkk/

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