Tax, Transfer Pricing & Compliance Manager (Turkey)

Teklas; Gebze; On-site; TRY 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational company in Gebze, Turkey, is seeking an experienced Tax Compliance Manager to oversee tax, transfer pricing, and legal compliance. The role includes managing audits, ensuring adherence to Turkish tax regulations, and working closely with finance teams. Ideal candidates will have a Master's degree, CPA certification, and 8–12 years of relevant experience. Fluent Turkish and English are essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s in Accounting, Finance, or Economics required.
• CPA or equivalent is mandatory.
• 8–12 years of experience in tax, compliance, or transfer pricing.

Responsibilities

• Manage preparation and filing of all direct and indirect taxes.
• Monitor legislative changes in Turkish tax law.
• Support preparation of transfer pricing documentation.
• Manage compliance for government grants and incentives.
• Coordinate external and internal audits.

Skills

Deep technical knowledge of Turkish tax law

Stakeholder management

Fluency in Turkish

Fluency in English

Pragmatic problem solving

Education

Master’s in Accounting, Finance, Economics

CPA or equivalent

Tools

SAP FI

Job description

Purpose

Ensure full compliance with Turkish tax, transfer pricing, legal, and regulatory requirements while strengthening Teklas Turkey’s risk management, governance, and audit readiness. Act as the central point of expertise for tax, incentives, and compliance matters, working closely with external advisors, auditors, and Group Finance.

Key Responsibilities

Tax Compliance & Reporting

• Manage the preparation and timely filing of all direct and indirect taxes (CIT, VAT, WHT, wage taxes, etc.), as well as the preparation and timely submission of reports to the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK) and the Central Bank of Turkey.
• Monitor legislative changes in Turkish tax law; advise management and ensure proper implementation.

Transfer Pricing

• Support preparation and maintenance of transfer pricing documentation in line with Turkish and OECD requirements.
• Ensure related-party transactions comply with Group transfer pricing policy and local rules.
• Partner with Group Finance and external advisors on transfer pricing audits and reviews.
• Support tax planning and restructuring projects with transfer pricing analysis.

Government Grants & Incentives

• Manage reporting and compliance for government grants, subsidies, and incentive programs received by Teklas Turkey.
• Ensure proper accounting, documentation, and tax treatment of incentives in line with local laws and Group policies.
• Act as liaison with government bodies, ensuring timely submissions and renewals.
• Provide management with visibility on active and potential incentive opportunities.

Regulatory & Legal Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with Turkish statutory reporting requirements.
• Act as liaison with tax authorities, regulators, and external advisors.
• Prepare and maintain compliance documentation, licenses, and certificates.
• Support Legal Department in corporate secretarial matters in Turkey (board minutes, filings).

Audit & Governance

• Coordinate external and internal audits relating to tax, transfer pricing, incentives, and compliance.
• Provide clear audit trails, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Strengthen internal controls over tax and compliance processes.
• Ensure Teklas Turkey is always “audit ready.”

Business Partnering

• Advise Turkey Country Finance Manager and Group CFO on risks, exposures, and opportunities in tax, incentives, and compliance.
• Work with operations and HR to ensure proper handling of employee-related taxes and incentives.
• Support global and regional tax projects as needed.

Candidate’s Profile

Education & Certification

• Master’s in Accounting, Finance, Economics.
• CPA or equivalent is mandatory.
• Additional certification in tax or transfer pricing is an advantage.

Experience

• 8–12 years of progressive experience in tax, compliance, or transfer pricing, preferably in multinational or large industrial companies.
• Strong track record of managing tax audits, VAT refunds, and incentive schemes in Turkey.
• Proven experience with OECD-aligned transfer pricing documentation and disputes.
• Direct involvement with government incentive programs (reporting, compliance, renewal).
• SAP FI experience in tax-related reporting, reconciliations, and compliance.
• Experience working with Big 4 advisors or in a top audit/tax firm highly valued.

Skills & Attributes

• Deep technical knowledge of Turkish tax law, transfer pricing, and government incentives.
• Ability to interpret legislation and anticipate risks/opportunities.
• Strong stakeholder management skills (liaising with tax authorities, external auditors, advisors).
• Fluency in Turkish and excellent English (written & spoken).
• Resilient, meticulous, but also pragmatic — balancing compliance with business needs.

Success Measures (Board-level)

• Zero tax penalties or audit qualifications.
• Successful VAT refunds and incentive recoveries (timely, maximized cash).
• Clean transfer pricing documentation and alignment with Group policies.
• Seen as a trusted advisor to the Group CFO and Turkey Country Finance Manager.