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İbrahim Kürşad Varan

İbrahim Kürşad Varan

Finance Manager
Istanbul

Summary

Dynamic finance manager with over 15 years of experience in overseeing transactions and reconciling monthly financial reports, driving efficiency and accuracy in financial operations. Proven ability to foster collaboration within teams, successfully training and coaching staff to enhance performance and achieve organizational goals. Strong decision-maker contributing confidently to team initiatives, ensuring alignment with business objectives and promoting a culture of continuous improvement. Committed to leveraging expertise to deliver strategic financial insights that support sustainable growth.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

Finance Manager

Telus Digital
06.2017 - Current
  • Company Overview: Customer Experience and BPO

- I started my career in the company as accounting specialist

- Managed to insourced accounting within 5 months

- Maintained accounting ledgers and monitored preparation of the balance sheets

- Executed the month end closings and presented the reports to the senior management

- Prepared cash flow statements

- Prepared documentation for annual external audits

- Ensured compliance with federal and state financial laws managing the relations with local CPA


  • I was promoted as Head of Accounting in 2019 and as Finance Manager in 2022 afterwards, became responsible for accounting and payroll teams


- Managing the team of 10 responsible for payroll and accounting

- Executed implementation of global tools after the acquisition of the company

- Performed a key role between the local and global team in order to implement global processes and culture

- Performed budget forecasts and consistently worked on costs reductions

- Monitoring financial reporting processes, such as reconciliation of balance and trial balance, payroll

- Supporting budget and triage processes

- Providing leadership , accounting and payroll advice for the team members

Accounting Specialist

Hisar Intercontinental Hospital
01.2016 - 06.2017
  • Company Overview: Health Sector


- Assisted in preparing tax returns for corporate and individual clients.

- Maintained general ledger accounts, ensuring accurate and timely entries.

- Performed bank reconciliations and verified account balances.

- Generated financial reports to support auditing and compliance processes

Foreign Affiliates Accounting Specialist

Eroğlu Holding-Colins
01.2014 - 01.2016
  • Company Overview: Retail Sector


- Maintained general ledger accounts of the foreign affiliates

- Generated financial reports to support auditing and compliance processes

- Performed bank reconciliations and verified account balances

- Prepared month end closing reports and presented to management

- Supported local teams for STAT bookings and reconciliations

- Managed independent audit processes

Jr. Accounting Manager

Ataman Saudi Construction - ARAMCO Project
11.2011 - 12.2013
  • Company Overview: Construction Sector


- Structured the accounting department and relations with local advisors during the establishment of the foreign company

- Maintained general ledger accounts, ensuring accurate and timely entries

- Submitted the monthly P&L reports to HQ

- Payroll calculations and payments

- Supported other departments for procurement,visa processes, contractor relations during establishment process


Accounting Assistant

Ataman Insaat AS
04.2010 - 11.2011
  • Company Overview: Construction Sector


- Processed accounts payable and receivable, prepared accounting reports, investigated and resolved account discrepancies

- Assisted tax return processes

- Prepared payments lists


Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management

Kocaeli Üniversitesi
Kocaeli
04.2001 -

High School Diploma -

NEVZAT AYAZ ANADOLU LİSESİ
Istanbul, Turkey
04.2001 -

Skills

Financial management

Budget forecasting

Financial analysis

Tax compliance

Internal controls

Mentoring and training

Continuous improvement

Verbal and written communication

Cost accounting

P&L tracking

Financial audits

References

  • Sameh, Elkutup, 971502855436, Pivot Cont. Inc., Türkçe
  • Baki, Akçay, Yönetici, 5426107370, Ataman İnşaat AŞ., Mali İşler Koordinatörü, Türkçe
  • Zeki, Gündoğan, +90 (533) 627 84 50, Dünya Göz, Finans ve Mali İşler Koordinatörü, Türkçe

Hobbies

Cycling , camping, travel , ski

Timeline

Finance Manager

Telus Digital
06.2017 - Current

Accounting Specialist

Hisar Intercontinental Hospital
01.2016 - 06.2017

Foreign Affiliates Accounting Specialist

Eroğlu Holding-Colins
01.2014 - 01.2016

Jr. Accounting Manager

Ataman Saudi Construction - ARAMCO Project
11.2011 - 12.2013

Accounting Assistant

Ataman Insaat AS
04.2010 - 11.2011

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management

Kocaeli Üniversitesi
04.2001 -

High School Diploma -

NEVZAT AYAZ ANADOLU LİSESİ
04.2001 -
İbrahim Kürşad VaranFinance Manager