EDA SOYSAL
Independent Auditor
Istanbul
Summary
Finance and accounting professional with 20+ years of experience in financial reporting, internal auditing, budgeting, and payroll management. Licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Independent Auditor with strong expertise in IFRS, Turkish Financial Reporting Standards (TFRS), taxation, and corporate finance. Proven track record in optimizing processes, ensuring compliance, and leading cross-functional teams.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
HR, Budget & Management Reporting Manager
UNIT Group – Akdenizli Elektrik Üretim A.Ş.
05.2013 - Current
- Lead payroll processing and labor cost control for group companies.
- Develop and monitor annual budgets and management reports.
- Ensure accuracy in financial reporting and compliance with IFRS/TFRS.
- Drive cost optimization and efficiency improvements across departments.
Internal Auditor
UNIT Group – Akdenizli Elektrik Üretim A.Ş.
05.2010 - 04.2013
- Performed financial and operational audits to ensure compliance with corporate and legal standards.
- Oversaw risk assessment processes, procurement audits, and cash flow reviews.
- Managed ISO certification and renewal processes.
Accounting & Finance Manager
Bakın Tarım Ürünleri San. ve Tic. Ltd. Şti.
09.2009 - 04.2010
- Managed accounting operations, financial statements, and tax compliance.
- Controlled cash flow and coordinated banking relations.
- Prepared financial reports for T
- BİTAK-funded projects.
Accounting & Finance Manager
Ez Uluslararası Taşımacılık Ltd. Şti.
03.2009 - 08.2009
- Oversaw financial reporting, tax declarations, and risk management.
- Managed banking and institutional relations.
Accounting & Finance Manager
MTV Türkiye – Sinema TV
09.2007 - 11.2008
- Directed financial reporting, external audits, and RT
- K compliance reporting.
- Managed procurement processes and banking relations.
- Previous Roles:
- Accounting Manager – Akfar Yönetim Danışmanlığı ve Tic. Ltd. Şti. (2006–2007)
- Assistant Accounting & Finance Manager – Odeon Cineplex Sinemaları – Şantiye Film (2002–2006)
- Various Accounting Roles (1992–2002)
Education
Ph.D. - Audit and Accounting
01.2024
M.A. - Audit and Accounting
01.2015
B.A. - Business Administration
01.2002
Associate Degree - Accounting
01.1994
Skills
Financial Reporting & IFRS / TFRS
Certification
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – T
TRAINING & COURSES
- IFRS & Turkish Financial Reporting Standards (T
- RMOB, PwC, Istanbul Univ.)
- ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management Systems Certification
- Applied Letters of Credit Certification
- Inflation Accounting & Turkish Tax Regulations (EY, Hermes)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Nationality: Turkish
- Driving License: B-Class
Timeline
HR, Budget & Management Reporting Manager - UNIT Group – Akdenizli Elektrik Üretim A.Ş.
05.2013 - Current
Internal Auditor - UNIT Group – Akdenizli Elektrik Üretim A.Ş.
05.2010 - 04.2013
Accounting & Finance Manager - Bakın Tarım Ürünleri San. ve Tic. Ltd. Şti.
09.2009 - 04.2010
Accounting & Finance Manager - Ez Uluslararası Taşımacılık Ltd. Şti.
03.2009 - 08.2009
Accounting & Finance Manager - MTV Türkiye – Sinema TV
09.2007 - 11.2008
Istanbul Ticaret University - M.A., Audit and Accounting
Anadolu University - B.A., Business Administration
Erciyes University - Associate Degree, Accounting
Istanbul Ticaret University - Ph.D., Audit and Accounting