Osman Altay, Ph.D. Email and Phone Number

As an Assistant Professor of Finance and Manager of the Continuing Education Center at Istanbul Ticaret University, I oversee the development and execution of a wide range of educational programs and initiatives. My dual role allows me to bridge academia and industry, providing valuable learning opportunities for individuals and organizations alike.Key Responsibilities:Education Programs: Design and deliver tailored programs for individuals and companies, focusing on financial education, business skills, and professional development.Conferences for Academia: Organize and manage conferences that bring together leading scholars and industry professionals, facilitating knowledge exchange and research collaboration.Recruitment Exams: Lead the organization of recruitment exams, ensuring a seamless process for candidates and corporate clients.Corporate Academies: Develop and implement corporate academies for companies, offering specialized training programs designed to enhance employee skills and support organizational goals.Through my work, I contribute to advancing knowledge in finance while fostering partnerships between academia and the corporate world.

Founder & Licensed Tour Guide | Reviva Tourism & Event ManagementAs the founder of Reviva, a corporate event and travel services company based in Istanbul, I lead projects that offers comprehensive services in tourism and event management. Reviva is authorized as an A Group Travel Agency by TURSAB (Association of Turkish Travel Agencies), ensuring the highest standards of service and professionalism. In addition to my role as a business leader, I am also an experienced and licensed tour guide, dedicated to creating memorable travel experiences.Services Offered by Reviva:Private Touristic Tours: Curated, personalized tours showcasing the best of Istanbul and beyond.Health Tourism Consultancy & Organization: Professional guidance and arrangement of health tourism services for international clients.Travel Organization: Comprehensive travel planning and execution for corporate and private clients.Project & Event Management: Expert management of corporate events, conferences, and large-scale projects.

Courses Taught: International Financial Management, Financial Analysis, Banking, Managerial Finance, Risk Management, Managerial Accounting, International Trade and Accounting, Financial Markets.

Position Overview: Responsible for overseeing a group of financial service departments—including Financial Affairs, Purchasing, Commercial Enterprise, Information Technologies, and Program Management—ensuring that all functions are executed efficiently, effectively, and in alignment with organizational goals within a continuous development framework.Key Responsibilities:Financial Affairs:Oversee the organization’s accounting, budgeting, taxation, financial audits, treasury, and reporting processes, ensuring they are accurate, timely, and compliant with relevant legislation.Develop financial plans and budgets to optimize resources, manage cash flows in line with these plans, and provide regular updates to senior management and key stakeholders.Purchasing:Ensure procurement of goods and services aligns with the organization’s objectives, strategies, and procurement regulations.Create and manage annual purchasing plans, overseeing requests, orders, and the receiving process to ensure seamless operations.Commercial Enterprise:Ensure the organization’s profit-generating and commercial activities comply with legislation and market conditions.Develop sustainable income streams by fostering partnerships and cooperation with companies that align with the organization’s identity.Lead business development efforts for both existing and new products, optimizing pricing, promotion, and distribution strategies.Information Technologies:Develop and implement IT strategies that align with the organization’s overall objectives and needs.Ensure effective coordination and execution of IT-related projects, while managing communication with third-party providers to support technological infrastructure.

Research, Planning, and CoordinationLed economic development studies with a focus on development finance, investment, employment, entrepreneurship, innovation, and creative industries.Coordinated the Internal Control and Risk Management Work Group for the Agency.Represented the Agency in various organizations, advocating on matters related to economic development.Prepared strategic planning documents, including the TR10 Istanbul Regional Plan, the Istanbul Development Agency Strategic Plan, and other regional development frameworks.Represented the Agency in the Provincial Employment Committee.Managed and participated in the Agency’s partnership and cooperation initiatives.Designed Financial Aid Programs targeting entrepreneurship, creative industries, innovation, and employment.Key Projects:Contributing Author, Istanbul Creative Economy Report 2015.Coordinated cooperation activities and Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the British Department of Business, Innovation & Skills, British Consulate General Istanbul, and Istanbul Development Agency.Organized and facilitated the Entrepreneurial Cooperation Meeting for the Istanbul Entrepreneurship Ecosystem.Provided technical contributions to the Boosting Regional Competitiveness in Turkey Project led by the OECD and Turkey’s Ministry of Development.Contributing Author, World Design Capital Application Booklet for Istanbul Municipality.Contributed to the Istanbul Civil Aviation Clustering Studies.Managed the project “Development of a Model to Raise Individual Competencies Using Blended Learning” in collaboration with universities, sectors, and society, funded by the European Union, with partners from the UK, Germany, and Sweden.Facilitated the “International Conference on Managing Intellectual Property in Universities,” held at Bosporus University, Istanbul (May 16-18, 2012).Served as a project team member for Supplier Chain Identification related to Nuclear Power Plant Projects in Turkey.

Courses Thought: Funding Techniques, Financial Markets, Financial Analysis, Risk Management, International Banking, Entrepreneurship, Banking and Insurance Law, Labour Law.

Specialist | Financial Control and Accounting Department | Financial Statements UnitPrepared the Bank’s unconsolidated and consolidated financial statements, including footnotes, in accordance with domestic regulations and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).Coordinated audits with independent auditors, as well as auditors from the Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency (BRSA) and the Central Bank of Turkey.Compiled and delivered the Bank’s periodic Asset and Liabilities Committee Report.Managed the preparation of the Bank’s Obligatory Reserve Report.Conducted daily control of the trial balance and promptly addressed any irregularities in the accounts.Prepared and submitted periodic regulatory reports to BRSA, the Central Bank of Turkey, Istanbul Stock Exchange, and The Banks Association of Turkey.Produced specialized management accounting reports as needed.Conducted legislative research and monitored official publications to ensure compliance with regulatory changes and for legislative consultation within the Bank.Managed the Bank’s headquarters tax filings, including Temporary and Corporate Tax, Banking and Insurance Transactions Tax, Stamp Tax, Resource Utilization Support Fund (RUSF/KKDF), and Value Added Tax (VAT).Liaised with the Tax Department for official communications and resolutions on tax matters.

Human Resources Specialist | Inmet Mining (Now Çayeli Bakir A.Ş. under First Quantum Minerals Ltd.)Managed key human resources functions, including recruitment, employee satisfaction programs, budget administration, leave management, and HR database oversight.Facilitated communication and collaboration with internal departments and external institutions to ensure smooth HR operations.Administered timekeeping, payroll processing, and salary payments for all employees.Oversaw and coordinated administrative activities such as travel arrangements, meetings, program functions, and special events.Managed work permits and residence permit procedures for expatriate employees.(Note: Inmet Mining was acquired by First Quantum Minerals Ltd. in 2013. The facility in Rize, Çayeli Bakir A.Ş., operates as a multinational company with English as the primary language.)

- English Editor, responsible from the English page of the journal. - Preparation of country and company profiles for some supplementary and special issues of the paper. - Designing and managing initial web-based publications of the journal. Management of relations with foreigners. (Gözlem is a national, weekly, finance and economy journal headquartered in İzmir.)

Practice student at import department of Diler Holding where a valuable experience acquired in foreign trade procedures and its accounting.

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