QUALIFICATIONS AND JOB DESCRIPTION
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Accounting, Finance or similar disciplines,
- Advanced knowledge of Turkish Tax Legislation,
- Advanced level of verbal and written English,
- 7-8 years of total work experience, by which 3-4 years was gained in the tax audit department of a Big4 firm),
- Experience in daily accounting issues,
- Excellent command of SAP FI and MS Office applications,
- Knowledge of international tax issues is an asset,
- Holding a CPA (SMMM) is an asset,
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills,
- Strategic mindset and strong goal-orientation,
- Detail oriented, collaborative approach,
- Being able to work with strict deadlines,
- Multitasking skills.
Roles & Responsibilities
Working in the accounting team , the candidate will be reporting to the “Senior Accounting Manager” and be responsible of:
- Preparation of tax declarations and follow up of tax receivables,
- Overseeing and taking active role in the whole general accounting functions, including, but not limited to accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger and taxes,
- Taking active role in feasibility and implementation phases of restructuring processes (mergers, acquisitions, spin-offs, inbound/outbound investments),
- Staying abreast of developments within the international arena that may affect the business both globally and locally,
- Reviewing documentation for potential tax implications,
- Keeping himself/herself up-to-date about tax laws and regulations and feeding management,
- Identifying tax related risks on both day-to-day business and new projects and raising flag, when needed,
- Tracking incentives and searching for any possible opportunities,
- Evaluating and questioning related party transactions from a transfer pricing point of view,
- Supporting and directing other teams for investments and operations in Turkey and overseas in a tax efficient manner,
- Being the contact person for both internal and independent audit teams and tax authorities,
- Works closely with other departments.