Job Description Summary

The Assistant Financial Controller is responsible for driving technical accounting and controllership compliance, as well as ensuring strong financial and operational internal controls. The role also focuses on process simplification and operational excellence to deliver accurate and timely financial reporting and analysis.

It requires a strong understanding of key business drivers and the ability to leverage this knowledge to effectively execute individual responsibilities. Additionally, the role demands a solid understanding of how the team’s work integrates with other functions and contributes to broader organizational objectives.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead monthly and quarterly closing processes, including account reconciliations, adjustments, reporting, and related controls.
• Design and implement internal controls over financial reporting, including SOX compliance, accounting policies, and process simplification initiatives.
• Monitor financial risks, perform balance sheet analysis, and collaborate with internal/external audit teams to ensure compliance and drive resolution of audit findings.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting in line with US GAAP, GE policies, and local statutory requirements.
• Establish and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for key financial processes, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and control effectiveness.
• Provide technical accounting guidance on complex issues and support business and operational teams in understanding financial implications.
• Drive internal projects, including simplification, system/ERP implementations, and integration initiatives, while ensuring alignment with controllership standards.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with extensive years of progressive accounting & finance experience including developing forecasts & operating plans and leading business / finance reviews.
• In depth knowledge both of US GAAP and Turkish Tax Legislation.
• Demonstrated experience and understanding of Accounting Principles and Controllership.
• Experience working in global business environment with sound understanding of global process and transactional flows.
• Experience working in a matrix environment
• Fluent in Turkish and English language.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate complex business issues in a clear/concise manner
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.

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