Accounting specialist

Position: Accounting Specialist
Sector: Cosmetics – Dermocosmetics
Employment Type: Full-time
Location: Istanbul – European Side (Bakırköy)
Number of Openings: 1
Contract Type: Permanent

As part of our operational consultancy services for Laboratoires SVR, a France-based dermocosmetics company, we are seeking to recruit a qualified Accounting Specialist to be based at the company’s Istanbul Bakırköy office. The selected candidate will report directly to the Finance and Administrative Manager.

Job description & responsibilities

The Accounting Specialist will report directly to the Finance and Administrative Affairs Manager and work in coordination with the external Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Responsibilities include general accounting, financial audits, tax return services, personnel and payroll operations.

Accounting

• Develop accounting strategies aligned with the company’s goals and strategies, and prepare and report necessary financial data,
• Manage accounting operations accurately and fully in compliance with legal regulations,
• Coordinate with the CPA for the preparation and accuracy control of monthly, quarterly, and annual statutory declarations and forms (VAT, Corporate Tax, Provisional Tax, SCT, Withholding + SSI, BA, BS, Environmental Contribution Declaration),
• Manage the Inflation Accounting processes,
• Coordinate and manage accounting processes with relevant official institutions and audit firms,
• Oversee reconciliation of BA/BS statements with clients and suppliers, and take corrective actions in case of inconsistencies,
• Coordinate and manage electronic accounting processes (e-invoice, e-ledger, e-dispatch, e-producer receipt, e-declaration),
• Collaborate with the budget planning and reporting team for required financial reporting,
• Ensure compliance with legal accounting obligations in coordination with other departments,
• Ensure monthly closing procedures are completed,
• Manage audit processes related to the department and ensure legal compliance,
• Record all accounting entries in accordance with the Uniform Chart of Accounts,
• Manage depreciation calculations, exchange rate difference adjustments, end-of-period procedures, and inflation adjustments,
• Perform all accounting entries completely, timely, and accurately in compliance with regulations,
• Prepare and report financial statements and fiscal reports,
• Calculate and compile depreciation schedules,
• Conduct month-end and year-end closing activities,
• Create and reconcile bank records, manage check/promissory note transactions,
• Maintain stock records, calculate end-of-period stock and cost of sales, and compile stock reports,
• Prepare receivables, payables, credit, payment, and collection statements; carry out operations with banks, accounting and audit firms, SSI, and the tax office,
• Oversee and track collection operations,
• Assist and follow up on monthly and periodic trial balances, balance sheets, and income statements in coordination with the CPA,
• Prepare VAT refund files in coordination with the CPA,
• Coordinate preparation of statutory books with the CPA,
• Track electronic notifications and the Registered Electronic Mail (KEP) system,
• Manage accounting processes integrated with ERP systems.

Human Resources

• Provide required information and follow-up for the preparation of insurance declarations for new hires and terminations by the CPA,
• Create and maintain personnel files,
• Support processes related to SSI, Withholding + SSI declarations, and payroll,
• Track and regularly report employee expenses,
• Follow-up on salary payments, employee expense payments, and leave tracking.

Required qualifications

• Graduated from faculties in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Business Administration, or related fields,
• Minimum 10 years of experience in similar roles,
• Experience in CPA firms or accounting departments of international/foreign-capital companies,
• Full command of the Uniform Chart of Accounts, Tax Procedure Law (VUK), Turkish Commercial Code (TTK), Social Security Law (SGK), and declaration processes,
• Closely follows changes in legal regulations,
• Capable of preparing trial balances, balance sheets, income statements, and other financial statements,
• Experienced in Inflation Accounting,
• Able to manage cash flow and cash management,
• Capable of preparing reports and presentations for management,
• Proficient in MS Office programs, especially Excel,
• Experience in LOGO software,
• Experienced in ERP systems, preferably MS Dynamics,
• Highly responsible, meticulous, detail-oriented, and systematic in work,
• Team-oriented,
• Residing on or able to relocate to Istanbul’s European side,
• Flexible and available for remote work when required,
• Experience in a similar sector is an asset,
• Having a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license is a plus.

Please apply by e-mail with the customized subject

“ADV_ MU_ENG_032025 Name, Surname” and send a resume with picture in English

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