Hands-on Financial Controller skilled in leading motivated staff to achieve cross-functional activity. Aligns operations with business objectives for good team progress. Challenges policies and procedures to optimise financial performance.
Management and reporting of all accounting and financial processes in connection with Canada in accordance with free zone legislation.
Financial KPI coordination and Preparation of Ad-hoc reports.
Leading the accounting members consisting of 4 people, leading the customs department in financial processes.
Preparation of all legal declarations (Tax, temporary tax, withholding, Gekap etc).
Assisted director of finance and controller with special projects such as Financial development of the Canadian ERP program Syteline.
Prepared balance sheet reconciliations.
Tracked tax, invoicing and budget information accurately using Cash Flow/ SAP model.
Organised and carried out month-end, quarterly and year-end processes.
Support budgeting process.
Senior Accounting Specialist
TPI Kompozi kanat A.Ş
Izmir
2020.06 - 2022.02
Preparation processes of temporary and corporate tax returns
Comprehensive analysis of the processes of the general ledger tracking and reporting in accordance with US GAAP
Preparation and reporting of financial statements in accordance with IFRS reporting standards.
Export VAT Refund Procedures Preparations (preparation of lists to be downloaded and uploaded, GIB application result tracking, control of export declarations, VAT calculation, etc.).
Follow-up of investment incentive documents and application procedures by official institutions.
AP department (control of all records, follow-up of missing invoices, approval of payment lists, month closures accrual records and transactions, royalty invoices tracking and records etc.).
Sending CAPEX and OPEX invoices/assets to production sites and recording process tracking.
Prepares the requested ad hoc reports accurately and completely on time.
Financial KPI coordination.
Financial Consultant
Bsnco Smmm Ltd
Izmir
2019.05 - 2020.01
According to the Free Zones Law No. 3218 Turkey and sectoral tax legislation to companies within the company Providing financial consultancy services, following and implementing all accounting and financial processes.
Improved existing client relationships to increase total assets.
A few of the companies that I keep the books of and have one-on-one control/audit: Simens Gamesa Renewable A.Ş./LM Wind Power A.Ş./Jain Farm Fresh A.Ş./ etc.
Recommended solutions to help clients maximise compliance with financial services regulations.
Determined financial situation of clients by gathering and analysing financial documentation.
Accounting and Finance Specialist
Emt Kontrol Elektronik San. Ve Tic.Ltd, Black Nova Group Companies
2017.10 - 2019.04
Preparation and reporting of the overall budget of group companies
Follow-up of group company payment transactions
Managing the letter of credit process
Domestic and foreign banking transactions of group companies
Preparation of personnel contracts and related documents
Personnel recruitment, entry documents and orientation process
Following SSI incentives and creating SSI payroll and calculating payroll
Follow-up and implementation of the accounting process according to the legal and free zones legislation
Controlling Cash Flow and Budger
Financial Reporting for Both Head and Top Management
Financial Consultant
Sezgin ÖZBEY SMMM
2016.06 - 2017.06
All necessary transactions of VAT, Withholding, SSI, Temporary Tax, Corporate Tax returns and follow-up
Following financial transactions and reaching necessary information
In accordance with the legal requirements and establishment procedures of the organization's general accounting procedures performing
Preparation of the balance sheet, income statement and other financial statements in accordance with the Tax Procedure Law
SSI operations (Performing entry and exit procedures, calculation of compensation, preparation of payrolls
Preparation of SSI workplace openings and closings, taxpayers information on labor law and insurance laws giving, consultancy, other procedures about SSI.)
Resources Specialist Financial
Merta Prefabrik Mak.Ltd
Izmir
2015.01 - 2016.06
Establishing links with the target companies for international goods purchase and sale, arranging the necessary documents and delivering them to the relevant units
Tracking the goods purchased from abroad until they reach the required units
<ul><li>Company Overview: Group Company of PUIG, Spain</li><li>Team Leadership & Process Excellence: Organised the transformation of the Finance & Accounts function, establishing performance-driven goals, and embedding a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Drove operational efficiency through process redesigns, SOP implementation and optimal resource deployment, leading to measurable improvements in turnaround time and accuracy.</li><li>Strategic Partnering with CXOs: Acted as a key advisor to the CEO, CFO, and other CXOs on business planning, pricing strategies, and business model pivots to support scale-up and profitability. Contributed to investor communications with data-backed insights to enhance stakeholder confidence and secure strategic funding.</li><li>Cross-Functional & Global Stakeholder Management: Functioned as the strategic finance business partner to cross-functional heads and the PUIG global finance team, aligning local execution with global financial strategies and compliance requirements.</li><li>ERP Transformation & System Automation: Led end-to-end ERP reimplementation to address system gaps, enforce role-based controls, and automate core finance processes—resulting in enhanced data accuracy, faster reporting and improved internal controls.</li><li>Costing, Inventory & Profitability Optimization: Designed and implemented plant-level costing models to ensure accurate COGS determination. Improved inventory management across pricing, consumption tracking, and aging analysis—enabling better working capital control and cost efficiency.</li><li>Manufacturing Finance & Statutory Compliance: Supervised end-to-end accounting for manufacturing operations and ensured full statutory compliance.</li><li>Financial Reporting, MIS & Profitability Analytics: Delivered accurate and timely monthly MIS reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet and KPI dashboards with deep-dive variance analysis across stores, business verticals, and geographies. Supported board-level decision-making through insightful presentations on financial health and business performance.</li><li>Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Planning: Led the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market dynamics. Monitored key financial metrics to enable business decisions and proactive cost management.</li><li>Statutory, Internal & Tax Audit Management: Finalized standalone and consolidated financials under Ind AS and IFRS, ensured timely group reporting and compliance with international standards. Delivered clean and timely closures of statutory, tax, and internal audits in coordination with Big 4 auditors. Strengthened audit readiness through pre-audit diagnostics and rectification of recurring control gaps.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensured end-to-end compliance which includes ROC, RBI, FEMA, Income Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing, DTAA, and Customs. Reviewed cross-border contracts and transactions to ensure arm’s length pricing, accurate TDS application, and proper documentation under Transfer Pricing regulations.</li><li>Commercial Negotiation & Contract Governance: Led commercial negotiations and structured deals with vendors and franchisees. Reviewed key business contracts to ensure financial viability, risk protection, and compliance with regulatory standards.</li><li>Treasury & External Commercial Borrowing (ECB): Managed fund planning and liquidity management including ECB drawdowns, bank negotiations, and interest optimization. Improved working capital cycles through proactive cash flow forecasting and receivables control.</li><li>Internal Controls & Governance Framework: Led organization-wide reviews of internal control systems, identified process gaps, and redesigned or implemented over 40 SOPs and IFCs. Established a governance structure for financial discipline, risk mitigation, and policy compliance across departments.</li></ul> at Kama Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. & PUIG India Pvt. Ltd.<ul><li>Company Overview: Group Company of PUIG, Spain</li><li>Team Leadership & Process Excellence: Organised the transformation of the Finance & Accounts function, establishing performance-driven goals, and embedding a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Drove operational efficiency through process redesigns, SOP implementation and optimal resource deployment, leading to measurable improvements in turnaround time and accuracy.</li><li>Strategic Partnering with CXOs: Acted as a key advisor to the CEO, CFO, and other CXOs on business planning, pricing strategies, and business model pivots to support scale-up and profitability. Contributed to investor communications with data-backed insights to enhance stakeholder confidence and secure strategic funding.</li><li>Cross-Functional & Global Stakeholder Management: Functioned as the strategic finance business partner to cross-functional heads and the PUIG global finance team, aligning local execution with global financial strategies and compliance requirements.</li><li>ERP Transformation & System Automation: Led end-to-end ERP reimplementation to address system gaps, enforce role-based controls, and automate core finance processes—resulting in enhanced data accuracy, faster reporting and improved internal controls.</li><li>Costing, Inventory & Profitability Optimization: Designed and implemented plant-level costing models to ensure accurate COGS determination. Improved inventory management across pricing, consumption tracking, and aging analysis—enabling better working capital control and cost efficiency.</li><li>Manufacturing Finance & Statutory Compliance: Supervised end-to-end accounting for manufacturing operations and ensured full statutory compliance.</li><li>Financial Reporting, MIS & Profitability Analytics: Delivered accurate and timely monthly MIS reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet and KPI dashboards with deep-dive variance analysis across stores, business verticals, and geographies. Supported board-level decision-making through insightful presentations on financial health and business performance.</li><li>Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Planning: Led the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market dynamics. Monitored key financial metrics to enable business decisions and proactive cost management.</li><li>Statutory, Internal & Tax Audit Management: Finalized standalone and consolidated financials under Ind AS and IFRS, ensured timely group reporting and compliance with international standards. Delivered clean and timely closures of statutory, tax, and internal audits in coordination with Big 4 auditors. Strengthened audit readiness through pre-audit diagnostics and rectification of recurring control gaps.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensured end-to-end compliance which includes ROC, RBI, FEMA, Income Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing, DTAA, and Customs. Reviewed cross-border contracts and transactions to ensure arm’s length pricing, accurate TDS application, and proper documentation under Transfer Pricing regulations.</li><li>Commercial Negotiation & Contract Governance: Led commercial negotiations and structured deals with vendors and franchisees. Reviewed key business contracts to ensure financial viability, risk protection, and compliance with regulatory standards.</li><li>Treasury & External Commercial Borrowing (ECB): Managed fund planning and liquidity management including ECB drawdowns, bank negotiations, and interest optimization. Improved working capital cycles through proactive cash flow forecasting and receivables control.</li><li>Internal Controls & Governance Framework: Led organization-wide reviews of internal control systems, identified process gaps, and redesigned or implemented over 40 SOPs and IFCs. Established a governance structure for financial discipline, risk mitigation, and policy compliance across departments.</li></ul> at Kama Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. & PUIG India Pvt. Ltd.