Tax & Project Manager

Job Description

We’re hiring a Tax & Finance Manager (7+ years) to handle tax compliance, VAT refunds, transfer pricing and audits while supporting internal controls — English and Turkish fluency and strong Excel skills required. A proactive, hands-on mindset and experience working with international stakeholders will make you successful.

Job Description:

• Ensure tax compliance in-line with both local tax regulations and corporate standards,

• Manage relationship with the tax and governmental authorities,

• Coordinate and manage the Tax and Custom audits/litigations,

• Manage all steps of the VAT Refund processes,

• Completion of the annual Transfer Pricing Reporting activities,

• Being responsible for internal financial controls. Prepare and present the monthly/quarterly/annually financial controlling activities,

• Prepare, update and monitor the Standard Operating Procedures for Finance Department

Qualifications:

• Tax and Finance background through academic (e.g. Business Administration, Finance, or Controlling), or specialized education (CPA),

• Minimum 7 years of experience in tax and/or audit in an international setting,

• Very good MS Office skills (mainly Excel),

• Fluent in English (proficiency level) and Turkish.

• Pro-active, entrepreneurial, goal-oriented and hands-on approach; accustomed to working independently and self-organized,

• Ability to manage stakeholders in different locations,

Required Skills:

Consulting, Corporate Tax Compliance, Detail-Oriented, International Tax Consulting, Stakeholder Management, Tax Compliance, Tax Regulations, Tax Strategies, Transfer Pricing, Working Independently

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Regular

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Hybrid

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Job Posting End Date:

04/8/2026

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