KUTLUHAN KARADAGOGLU
TURKEY
Summary
A highly skilled professional with expertise in communication, inspiring leadership, and strong finance skills. In-depth automotive knowledge and extensive audit experience, coupled with flexibility and adaptability. Proficient in all types of reporting, aiming to leverage these competencies to drive organisational success.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Finance and Accounting Manager
REEF
Miami, USA
10.2023 - 11.2024
- Oversaw full-cycle accounting, improved fiscal responsibility.
- Facilitated accurate financial forecasting with detailed analysis and data interpretation.
- Streamlined accounting processes for improved efficiency and accuracy.
- Reduced audit findings through meticulous record keeping and documentation procedures.
- Applied advanced Excel skills to efficiently analyse large data sets.
- Analysed financial performance to implement key improvement strategies.
Budget and Reporting Manager
G4S
Istanbul
11.2022 - 10.2023
- Led AP/AR, Procurement teams and controlling of payroll.
- Improved quality of financial forecasts (94% accuracy) with rigorous data analysis techniques.
- Managed regulatory compliance with careful documentation.
- Oversaw compliance regulations, reducing instances of non-compliance penalties.
- Developed customised reports to meet varied client requirements.
- Encouraged team collaboration with regular strategy meetings and brainstorming sessions.
- Oversaw procurement processes, achieving 18% cost-saving.
- Designed efficient financial projection models to aid strategic planning using Hyperion Essbase functionalities.
Financial controller
Turkish Do & Co
01.2017 - 06.2022
- Facilitated comprehensive financial analysis to drive strategic decision making.
- Introduced and managed IFRS technical accounting policies and best practices.
- Directed cost lines of P&L, managing staff costs, rent and overheads for optimal financial performance.
- Worked with executives to create annual budget and track actual expenses against projected expenses.
- Organised and carried out month-end, quarterly and year-end processes.
- Handled procurement audit for reducing project costs.
- Maintained compliance with environmental standards.
- Conducted regular audits, achieving regulatory compliance.
Financial controller
Bosh Siemens HA
01.2016 - 09.2016
- Reviewed annual financial statements, collaborating with audit partners to produce statutory accounts.
- Completed meticulous monthly balance sheet reconciliations, achieving financial accuracy.
- Performed in-depth cost spending analysis to guide Africa project activities,
- Managed global IT budget and expenses, ensuring financial stability.
- Compiled financial data for business forecasting and budgeting.
Financial Planner
LG Electronics
08.2012 - 12.2015
- Delivered accurate financial reports by analysing complex data sets.
- Performed economic research, providing valuable insights into market behaviour.
- Investigated variances in financial performance, identifying root causes with superior accuracy.
- Managed daily sales operations meetings to achieve business objectives.
- Implemented new ERP system to streamline planning procedures.
- Conducted regular audits, achieving regulatory compliance.
- Attended SAP and EDW system trainings in UAE and Amsterdam.
Sales administrator
LG Electronics
11.2011 - 08.2012
- Assisted in the preparation of sales presentations, contributing to successful pitches.
- Ensured prompt delivery of orders, leading to increased customer loyalty.
- Improved customer satisfaction by handling all sales queries swiftly and efficiently.
- Updated sales records promptly and precisely for reliable reporting.
- Produced high-quality documents, spreadsheets and presentations for internal and customer-facing needs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Izmir University of Economics
Turkey 06.2005 - 06.2010
Skills
- Inspiring leadership
- Motivational communication
- Strong IT skills
- In-Depth automotive knowledge
- Sales Experience
- Flexible and adaptive
- HR and payroll procedures
- Financial planning and analysis
Internships
- Borsa Istanbul - 2010
- Sheraton Hotels & Resorts - (Work and Travel) 2009
- Garanti Bank - 2008
Projects & Trainings
- Big Move Airport Project - Turkish Do & Co
- Africa 400 Project - Bosh Siemens HA
- IT Global Costs on SAP FI - Bosh Siemens HA
- HR Change agent project - LG Electronics
- IFRS / ERP / EDW - LG Electronics
Affiliations
- Automobiles
- Technology
- Electronic tools
- Self Defence
- Human Psychology
Languages
Turkish
Native
English
Fluent
Italian
Beginner
Timeline
Finance and Accounting Manager
REEF
10.2023 - 11.2024
Budget and Reporting Manager
G4S
11.2022 - 10.2023
Financial controller
Turkish Do & Co
01.2017 - 06.2022
Financial controller
Bosh Siemens HA
01.2016 - 09.2016
Financial Planner
LG Electronics
08.2012 - 12.2015
Sales administrator
LG Electronics
11.2011 - 08.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Izmir University of Economics
06.2005 - 06.2010