ABDULLAH BURAK UĞURLU
İSTANBUL
Summary
Experienced Finance Assistant with a strong ability to complete complex tasks. Proficient in Micro, Logo, and Luca with a supportive attitude. Demonstrated track record of efficiency, accuracy, and attention to detail. Bilingual Finance Assistant skilled in planning meetings, month-end reporting, and payroll management. Highly motivated to contribute to a fast-paced business environment and be a valued member of a capable team of peers.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Accounting and Reporting Assistant
Grant Thornton Türkiye
07.2023 - Current
- During my tenure at Grant Thornton, I specialized in outsourcing services to related companies in the fields of financial accounting and budget reporting, leveraging Grant Thornton's renowned expertise
- My responsibilities included maintaining the company's annual and monthly budgets and financial forecasts, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of the monthly financial closure
- I led the financials in month and year-end closing and reporting activities, which involved detailed forecasting, business planning, budgeting, and strategic planning, including periodic revisions
- Additionally, I monitored actual results against budgets and forecasts, providing variance analysis, and prepared and presented financial reports to management and other stakeholders
- I also led and managed financial external audits and actively participated in projects related to budgeting, profitability, and reporting.
- Contributed to a positive work environment with strong interpersonal skills and proactive teamwork attitude.
- Greeted guests in with friendliness and professionalism.
- Safeguarded sensitive information through proper documentation handling, data entry, and record maintenance procedures.
- Strengthened client relationships through consistent follow-up communication and efficient problem resolution.
Accounting Assistant
MAY YAPI LTD ŞTİ
03.2020 - 08.2021
- I worked here, and my responsibilities include dealing with customers, using accounting software programs to follow monthly expenses, making bank deposits, personnel management and completing payslips.
Education
Master of Arts - INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
INSTITUT BARCELONA D'ESTUDIS INTERNACIONALS (IBEI)
Barcelona09.2022
Bachelor of Arts - POLITICAL SCIENCE & INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
MARMARA UNIVERSITY
Istanbul, 3406.2021
Bachelor of Arts - POLITICAL SCIENCE
University of Antwerp
Antwerp06.2019
Skills
- Fast Learner
- Time Management
- Computer Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Bank Reconciliation
- Microsoft Excel expertise
- Invoice Processing
- Payroll Processing
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Expense Tracking
- Cost accounting
Volunteer Experience
IHH – Humanitarian Relief Foundation, 09/16 - 06/18
I have been an active volunteer for two years in this NGO. I was a university leader with a team on campus. We worked hard to inform Turkish public about sufferings of other countries. I have been in Sudan to deliver humanitarian goods in 2018 Ramadan. We also delivered funds that we raised at home. We have been helping different neighborhoods of Khartoum during our stay. I learnt humility and respect while volunteering there.
Hobbies and Interests
I have played the alto saxophone for several years. I especially like improvising on funky jazz and acid jazz tunes. I also enjoy going to volunteering, live music events, museums, cycling and like to experience meeting with people from different cultures.
Languages
Turkish
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Spanish
Beginner
A1
Timeline
Financial Accounting and Reporting Assistant
Grant Thornton Türkiye
07.2023 - Current
Accounting Assistant
MAY YAPI LTD ŞTİ
03.2020 - 08.2021
Master of Arts - INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
INSTITUT BARCELONA D'ESTUDIS INTERNACIONALS (IBEI)
Bachelor of Arts - POLITICAL SCIENCE & INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
MARMARA UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Arts - POLITICAL SCIENCE
University of Antwerp