FİLİZ EVREN

• Running all the Accounting, Finance and reporting functions
• Monitoring the R&D project of the company
• Restating of the financials with hyperinflation accounting

Aras Kargo as the leading company in Turkey's courier express parcel (CEP) industry is a subsidiary of Austria Post. It serves 12 million individuals, institutions and organizations every month with 14 Regional Directorates, 29 Hubs, apx 900 Branch Offices, a 5000 more than vehicle fleet and apx 15 thousand employees.

· Managing the departments as per the organizational chart (150 people)(finance &revenue assurance, statutory accounting and tax , group accounting and financial reporting, financial controlling and managerial reporting , budget and planning and project management ,activity based costing and compensation)

· Developing financial strategies that align with the company's long-term business goals.

· Overseeing the preparation of the company's financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, and statements of cash flows.

· Managing the capital structure of the company, determining the best mix of debt, equity, and internal financing.

· Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and standards, and staying abreast of changes in financial laws and regulations.

· Directing the company's budgeting process, including setting financial targets, performance monitoring, and adjusting strategies as necessary.

· Leading the finance team, including accountants, financial analysts, and other finance-related personnel, and providing them with direction and professional development.

· Conducting risk management by analysing the organization's liabilities and investments, and implementing risk mitigation strategies.

· Implementing and overseeing financial systems, processes, and technologies to improve financial data analysis and reporting efficiency.

· Participating in key decisions as a member of the executive management team, contributing a financial perspective to strategic planning and decision-making.

· Advising on long-term business and financial planning, including mergers and acquisitions, investments, and capital projects.

· Conducting the investment incentive projects of the entity.

· Restating the financials with hyperinflation accounting

· The sustainability reporting and verify all numbers the company want to communicate with auditors.

Selected Contributions

· Leaded Post-Merger Integration with new shareholder:

Performed the integration of AP an Aras Kargo after the acquisition in order to maximize and accelerate synergies and value creation. Establishment of a new governance model, alignment in finance and tax

· Implemented a robust financial reporting system that increased reporting accuracy and reduced closing times by 40%, enabling more timely and informed strategic decisions.

· Cultivated a high-performance finance team through strategic hiring and targeted professional development, leading to an increase in departmental productivity and efficiency.

· Introduced innovative tax planning strategies that resulted in a 25% reduction in the effective tax rate, unlocking significant capital for reinvestment in core business areas.

EHM is the global leading home textile retailer widely known for providing superior service and high quality, distinctive merchandise. It operates in homeland Turkey, Poland, Ukraine, Greece, Romanian and Bulgaria

· Managing the departments as per the organizational chart (50 people)(finance, statutory accounting and tax , financial reporting, financial controlling and managerial reporting , budget and planning and project management ,Human resource) in 6 countries.

· Preparing monthly financial statements as solo and consolidated to The Board

· Following up Government brand support programs (Turquality)

Selected Contributions

· Established the new reporting mechanism proper to the expanding company and retail business

· Championed the implementation of SAP S/4 Hana that streamlined financial operations

Tawfeer is an Egyptian joint stock company working in food retail business operating a discount market chain under the name of Kazyon.

· Establishing and organising finance, accounting, administration and hr department

· Organising a proper segregation of duties in accordance with hard discount business

· Ensure proper cash management (preparation of cash flow projections, cash/bank accounts management, etc.), bank transactions control and approval,

· Designed critical processes under SAP S/4Hana implementation

Nezih is a pioneer company aiming to present the newest, most colourful, most interesting products in books, stationery and toy areas to its customers in a quality store environment.

· Managing finance, accounting and reporting departments

· Preparing monthly, quarterly and year-end Financial Statements in line with local GAAP and IFRS

· Designed critical processes under SAP S/4Hana implementation

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Selected Contributions

· Key responsibility during Secondary Public Offering process.

· Providing short-term and long-term financing (fixed and floating rate)

· (In 2000, 100 million USD medium term loan has been granted by financial institutions)

· Issued the discount bond with 6 months maturity and total nominal value of 600K usd