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Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Information
Software
Certification
Languages
Accomplishments
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Alper TEKBEN

Alper TEKBEN

CFO
Istanbul

Summary

Proficient Chief Financial Officer knowledgeable about financial leadership and operational needs. Resourceful and tech-savvy decision-maker with a deep understanding of market conditions. Market-driven Chief Financial Officer adept at coordinating executive financial activity and capitalizing on market opportunities. Decisive leader and forward-thinking manager with excellent attention to detail and a hardworking mentality. Ready to apply 12 years of progressive experience to new position with long-term potential.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Deputy General Manager,Financial Mngmnt, HR&Admin

Platform Ödeme Hizmetleri Ve Elektronik Para A.Ş.
2023.01 - Current

. Managing all accounting and financial operations including merchant payouts.

. Involving required License and Audit processes.

. Establishing reporting system to share the financial and commercial results to the Board.

. Involving Board meetings and presenting the latest updates to getting the decisions.

. Representing the company to the local regulators ( CBRT , TODEB and Turkish Court of Accounts )

. Overview HR activities to fill the key positions in the organization.

. Procurement and Administrative Management.

. Managing 7 employees to achieve company goals

CFO

PayTR Ödeme Ve Elektronik Para Kuruluşu A.Ş
2020.08 - 2023.01

. Oversaw deployment of strategic business plans to accomplish accounting, compliance and revenue targets.

. Completed in-depth analyses of risks to control company profile, enhance systems and track legal concerns.

. Tracked cash flow and financial planning to analyze company's financial strengths and weaknesses and propose strategic directions.

. Emulated activist investors to generate return on invested capital.

. Directed budget development, budgetary controls and recordkeeping to make informed financial decisions.

. Advised other executive leaders on strategies and intelligence to form relationships, understand current performance and set agenda for execution.

. Worked closely with audit team to hedge against or mitigate operational risks.

. Implemented cost reduction initiatives and process improvements to optimize efficiency and productivity.

. Delivered forward-thinking and bold insights to enhance business assets and report financial metrics.

. Developed and oversaw yearly budgets and capital structure of company to determine best mix of debt, equity and internal financing.

Finance Director

PayU Ödeme Kuruluşu A.Ş.
2013.01 - 2020.08

. Forecasted trends and recommended improvements based on financial risk analyses.

. Established and enforced controls on revenue and expenses to protect company assets.

. Drove profit increases through market research and strategic asset management to meet dynamic industry conditions.

. Identified partnership opportunities and established favorable business connections.

. Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.

. Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.

. Managed day-to-day operations within 4 person finance department for the organization.

. Set clear departmental objectives and developed effective strategies to achieve targeted goals.

Freight&Cost Control Executive

Turkon Container Shipping and Transport Inc.
2008.11 - 2013.01

. Reviewed contracts financially impacting company and counseled executive leaders on impact contracts would have on company operations.

. Created and distributed reports on internal and external finances, audits and budgets.

. Conducted regular meetings with team to discuss issues, concerns and updates.

. Established long-term client relationships through consistent delivery of high-quality products and services.

Education

Economics

Marmara University
Istanbul
2006

Skills

• Financial Management

• Business planning

• Budgeting

• Decision-Making

• Reporting expertise

• Leadership and team building

• Problem-Solving

Additional Information

25/05/1982

Software

MS Office Tools

SAP

COGNOS

Softrobotics

Certification

IFRS

Languages

English
Advanced
C1

Accomplishments

    Platform - Getting CBRT Payment Systems License

    PayTR - Management Reporting

    PayU - Falcon Project - Automized Reconciliation and Settlements

Timeline

Deputy General Manager,Financial Mngmnt, HR&Admin

Platform Ödeme Hizmetleri Ve Elektronik Para A.Ş.
2023.01 - Current

CFO

PayTR Ödeme Ve Elektronik Para Kuruluşu A.Ş
2020.08 - 2023.01

IFRS

2019-11

Finance Director

PayU Ödeme Kuruluşu A.Ş.
2013.01 - 2020.08

Freight&Cost Control Executive

Turkon Container Shipping and Transport Inc.
2008.11 - 2013.01

Economics

Marmara University
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