Damla Kasap
Istanbul,Turkey
Summary
Results-oriented Internal Audit Manager with over 10 years of experience in accounting, process audits, investigations and advisory projects. Quick and eager learner with acute attention to detail and consistent track record of identifying process improvements to drive quality, accuracy and efficiency.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Internal Audit Manager
TAV Airports Holding Co.
Istanbul
09.2021 - Current
- Managing and performing audit projects and investigations (if required) in 8 countries -15 airports for aviation audits, in 29 countries - 108 airports for non-aviation service company audits (F&B, Duty Free, Ground Handling, Lounge Services etc.)
- Carrying out joint audits and location-based projects with Aeroport De Paris (ADP) and Fraport AG Airport Services
- Preparing audit reports which include findings in standard format, executive summary and general figures & information about audited companies
- Following-up audit findings & recommendations and reporting to Audit Committee and Board regularly
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with departments and companies
- Enhancing audit controls by improving planning and testing processes, Identifying management control weaknesses and providing value added suggestions for remediation
- Supervising and coaching other team members during projects and daily work life.
Internal Audit Supervisor
TAV Airports Holding Co.
Istanbul
02.2019 - 09.2021
- Completed audit papers by thoroughly documenting audit tests and audit findings and prepared audit reports
- Facilitated financial and operational audits
- Prepared quality reports and overdue reports to management
- Assisted Team during management reporting process
- Collaborated with audit teams in ADP and Fraport Airport Companies in domestic and abroad projects.
Internal Audit Specialist
TAV Airports Holding Co.
Istanbul
05.2014 - 02.2019
- Executed operational and financial audits of domestic and abroad all branch companies according to International Internal Audit Standards
- Reviewed company processes in order to assess whether they are comply with related laws, legal regulations and internal procedures
- Worked closely with Team Manager and took responsibility for conducting standard, prescribed audits across various business units, and recommended best practice, tested the accuracy, reliability and completeness of controls and systems carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
Auditor
KPMG
Istanbul
07.2011 - 04.2014
- Collated, checked and analyzed spreadsheet data
- Examined company accounts and financial control systems
- Gauged levels of financial risk within organization
- Checked that financial reports and records were accurate and reliable
- Identified if and where processes are not working as they should, and advising on changes to be made
- Prepared reports, commentaries and financial statements according to IFRS standards
- Liaised with managerial staff and presenting findings and recommendations
- Ensured procedures, policies, legislation and regulations were correctly followed and complied
- Involved in KPMG training of International Accounting Standards
- Coached less experienced team members
- Key Audit Projects: Mitsubishi Electric, Chasses Brakes International, Arcelor, Ozyegin University, Outokumpu, Cukurova Group Companies, Avea (Operational Advisory Project), Frito Lay, Cimentas Group, Spectrum Group, Kansai Altan, Lansinoh, Felda IFFCO
Education
BBA: Economics -
Ege University
Izmir01.2011
Economics -
Passau Universitaet
07.2010
High School Diploma -
Suphi Koyuncuoglu High School
06.2005
Skills
- Accounting principles
- Audit planning
- Audit documentation
- Process audits (HR&Payroll, Procurement, Financial Affairs, Revenues, Business Development etc)
- Data analytics
- Audit preparation
- Account reconciliation processes
- Internal audit procedures
- AP – AR analysis
- IFRS
- SOX, J-SOX, COSO
- Application controls
- SAP & Oracle Application Controls
- Teammate
- Fuzzy Lookup Add-In
- Microsoft Office (Ppt, Excel, Visio, Word)
Certification
- CPA - Certified Public Accountant (Turkey)
- ACCA has been applied and in progress
- CIA in progress
Volunteer Experience
UNFPA & Turkish Red Crescent, Reproductive Health and Family Planning Expert, 2007, 2008
Hobbies and Interests
- Photography
- Camping & Travelling
- Journaling
- Cooking
Languages
Turkish
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
German
Elementary (A2)
A2
References
References available upon request.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
The price of anything is the amount of life you exchange for it.
Henry David Thoreau
Timeline
Internal Audit Manager
TAV Airports Holding Co.
09.2021 - Current
Internal Audit Supervisor
TAV Airports Holding Co.
02.2019 - 09.2021
Internal Audit Specialist
TAV Airports Holding Co.
05.2014 - 02.2019
Auditor
KPMG
07.2011 - 04.2014
BBA: Economics -
Ege University
Economics -
Passau Universitaet
High School Diploma -
Suphi Koyuncuoglu High School