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Istanbul, Turkey

İstanbul, Türkiye

Istanbul, Turkey

Accountable for closely monitoring and overseeing all accounts of franchisee (55) restaurants and franchisees, evaluating profitabiliy analyses and preparing comprehensive financial reports to senior management; effectively managing a team of 4 and directly reporting to the Accounting & Finance Manager along the way,Ensuring that the payments in relation to royalty accounts are completed in accordance with time and accuracy objectives, and tracking all insurance related transactions on the system,Carrying out overall internal and external audit processes (including tax audits) by working in close coordination with the respective auditing firms and driving efforts to increase system and process improvements. ***Acted as the key user during ERP implementation process, played an integral role for various accounting system improvements projects and operated as the project manager of all e-processes since 2013.***Worked as Finance Manager temporarily between 2017 and 2018.***Ensured a significant cost reduction (50%) in insurance transactions via effective negotiation.***Successfully completed the critical due diligence process in 2019 along with the major tax audit carried out in 2018.

Istanbul, Turkey

Accountable for the financial control of all franchisee restaurants and franchisees and preparing comprehensive financial reports to present the board of directors; effectively managing a team of 5 and directly reporting to the Accounting & Finance Manager along the way,Preparing a variety of reports and financial documents such as financial statements, VAT return statements, BA-BS forms, IFRS reports etc. in a timely and accurate manner,Closely monitoring and tracking the accounts of franchisee restaurants, ensuring that the payments in relation to royalty accounts are completed in accordance with time and accuracy objectives, preparing pre-advise forms and completing respective reporting to the USA and Middle East,Keeping close track of insurance related transactions on the system, performing risk analysis and preparing budgets.

Istanbul, Turkey

Driving efforts to ensure the integrity of the accounting, taking a strategic role in managing finances, analyzing financial information and summarizing financial status through comprehensive reports, Accountable for preparing a variety of reports and financial documents such as board of directors reports, financial statements, VAT return statements, BA-BS forms, IFRS reports etc. in a timely and accurate manner, Carrying out the external audit process and maintaining strong relations with auditing firms; also performing activities and transactions regarding fixed assets accounting and executing monthly depreciation calculation, Also, handling the accounting, reporting and monitoring of office general and administrative expenses, providing input into financial goal setting process and recommending modifications to accounting systems and procedures.

Istanbul, Turkey

Responsible for performing a variety of activities and transactions regarding fixed assets accounting, conducting profitability analyses (US GAAP & Turkish standards) and directly reporting to the Accounting Chief throughout operations,Carrying out monthly depreciation calculation (US GAAP & Turkish standards) and summarizing current financial status by collecting information and preparing complex reports,Reconciling financial discrepancies by taking necessary actions, maintaining financial security by following internal controls, complying with financial legal requirements and enforcing adherence to requirements.***Honored with Outstanding Performance Award in 2002 and 2005.

Istanbul, Turkey

Performing daily, monthly, and annual accounting activities; responsible for cost accounting and recording, analyzing and reporting all costs in a timely and accurate manner along with conducting comprehensive P&L analyses, Keeping close track of current accounts payments, maintaining accurate records of incoming and outgoing payments, providing solutions for accounting irregularities, and working in full compliance with accounting procedures and standards.

Istanbul, Turkey

Assisting the accounting department in daily, monthly, and annual activities, including generating financial reports, P&L statements, etc. and assisting with audits and resolving discrepancies,Maintaining accurate and complete records, performing administrative and other tasks as needed, and ensuring full compliance with internal accounting procedures and standards.