Senior Accountant

Location: Ümraniye, Istanbul (Asian Side) Reports to: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

About the Role

We are looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Accountant to join our finance team in Ümraniye, Istanbul.

The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of Turkish accounting practices, tax regulations, financial reconciliation, and reporting procedures.

Reporting directly to the CFO, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing daily accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial records, supporting regulatory compliance, and preparing financial reports for management.

Key Responsibilities

• Record daily journal entries (Yevmiye) and prepare monthly trial balances (Mizan).
• Manage company bank accounts and perform regular bank reconciliations.
• Reconcile intercompany accounts and shareholder-related balances.
• Review, verify, and record supplier invoices and operating expenses.
• Monitor and manage e-Fatura and e-Arşiv processes.
• Prepare documentation and financial data for the external Certified Public Accountant (SMMM), including KDV, Muhtasar, SGK, and restructured tax installments, while monitoring payment deadlines.
• Prepare monthly management reports in TRY and USD, covering cash flow, expenses, and outstanding liabilities.
• Track contractor payments, lease agreements, promissory notes (Senet), and payment schedules.
• Coordinate with banks, notaries, external financial advisors, and relevant government authorities.
• Maintain accurate and organized records of financial documents, contracts, invoices, and receipts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 4–5 years of professional accounting experience in Turkey.
• Native-level Turkish proficiency, along with fluency in either English or Arabic.
• Strong knowledge of the Turkish Uniform Chart of Accounts (Tek Düzen Hesap Planı), tax regulations, VAT (KDV), and SGK requirements.
• Hands-on experience with at least one Turkish accounting software package, such as Logo, Mikro, Luca, or Paraşüt.
• Practical experience working with ERP systems.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets.
• Ability to use AI-powered tools, such as ChatGPT or Claude, to improve efficiency in reporting, reconciliation, and daily accounting operations.
• Experience handling multi-currency transactions and foreign exchange differences.
• Experience with Odoo ERP is considered an advantage.
• Previous experience in healthcare or medical tourism is preferred.
• Residing on the Asian side of Istanbul or able to commute conveniently to Ümraniye.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail, ability to work under pressure, and commitment to confidentiality and financial integrity.

İş Türü: Tam zamanlı

Başvuru Soruları:

• Please state the languages you are able to speak fluently.
• Would you be able to work from our Şişli/Mecidiyeköy office for the first two months and then transition to working full-time from our Ümraniye office?
• Are you flexible with working two Saturdays per month?
• Please state your salary expectation.

Work Location: İş yeri