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• Lead as a control mechanism for overall financial activities including daily operations, ensure full compliance with applicable regulations, standards, procedures and preparing comprehensive cash management reports.
• Create, monitor, and manage the company's budgets and forecast future financial performance based on market trends and business strategies.
• Assist with weekly cash and treasury functions, including client invoicing, schedule payments, monitor and manage cash flow to ensure liquidity and support operational needs.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, industry standards, and reporting requirements and coordinate with internal and external auditors to facilitate audits.Achievements:
• Identified and implemented cost-saving measures resulting in a 10% reduction in operational expenses over a fiscal year.
• Strengthened internal controls, reducing the risk of financial discrepancies, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Ankara, Turkey

• Successfully managed a team of 3 in executing daily treasury operations, optimizing efficiency and accuracy.
• Cultivated strong relationships with banks, financial institutions, and external stakeholders, improving overall financial partnerships.
• Evaluated and managed financial futures transactions, including investments in options, swaps, and forwards.
• Monitored vendor payments, executed collection management strategies, and expanded credit lines at banks.Achievements:
• Showed outstanding success in cash management when oil prices decreased %47 (rapid change in 3 months) in 2014 and provided critical support to the top management for reducing costs in operations and other departments.
• Built and led a high-performing finance team, providing training and development opportunities that resulted in increased team productivity and morale.

Istanbul & Ankara, Turkey

• Participated in JV, farm-in, and farm-out deals, contributing to successful financial transactions.
• Monitored and validated monthly entries on the general ledger and facilitated monthly account reconciliations.
• Prepared and presented periodical cash management reports, cash flow forecasts and other treasury-related reports.
• Expertly managed intercompany funding, cash pooling transactions, and the collection process of account receivables.
• Direct reporting to the Tax & Treasury Manager, providing updates on critical financial activities. Achievements:
• Played an integral role during the company moving process (from Istanbul to Ankara) in 2015, provided critical support to re-organization activities, crisis management, and the implementation of SAP – FI & CO modules.

Istanbul, Turkey

• Overseen the accurate preparation of all tax returns, ensuring compliance with relevant tax laws. Managed quarterly reviews of accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with tax regulations.
• Under checked detailed bulletins related to tax compliance and risk matters for organizational understanding. Prepared and presented periodical cash management reports, cash flow forecasts, budget forecasts, and other.
• Conducted research on controversial tax issues, identifying risks and proposing mitigating strategies.
• Played a key role in annual audits, providing necessary documentation and insights for the audit process.Achievements:
• Ensured the organization to successfully overcomes several large-scale government tax audits and General Directorate of Petroleum Affairs audits by effectively managing the audit processes.

Istanbul, Turkey

• Performed tax auditing activities, ensured compliance with statutory laws & regulations, and demonstrated expertise in identifying risks and evaluated the overall effectiveness of controls.
• Provided related services and legal assistance to companies across various sectors and maintained all required documentation in adherence to legal requirements. Conducted technical analyses of financial and tax data.
• Delivered related services and legal assistance to a diverse client, built strong client relationships.

• Assisted senior auditors in planning and executing tax audits, including gathering and organizing relevant financial information.
• Maintained accurate and organized documentation of audit procedures, workpapers, and findings. Assisted in the preparation of audit reports, summarizing findings and recommendations.
• Learned and applied audit procedures to assess the accuracy and completeness of financial records.Achievements:
• Led and managed a team of tax auditors, providing guidance, resulting in increased team efficiency and productivity.
• Implemented process improvements in tax auditing methodologies, enhancing efficiency, accuracy, and overall effectiveness.
• Developed and executed strategic tax planning initiatives, resulting in tax savings for the organization.

Bachelor'S Degree, Economics

High School Diploma