Murat Yurdal
Sr. Manager
Ankara
Summary
Adept at managing budgets, payroll, invoicing and general accounting functions. Instrumental in keeping business operations fully compliant and working within budgetary guidelines.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Sales & Marketing Director
BOOMERANG ENERGY / TURKEY
Aftonkarahisar
12.2022 - Current
- Generated new sales leads to achieve and exceed monthly sales goals.
- Increased sales with execution of full sales cycle processing from initial lead processing through conversion and closing.
- Negotiated prices, terms of sales and service agreements.
- Set and achieved company defined sales goals.
- Met existing customers to review current services and expand sales opportunities.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Presented professional image consistent with company's brand values.
- Gained customer trust and confidence by demonstrating compelling, persuasive and composed professional demeanor.
- Stayed current on company offerings and industry trends.
Logistics & Insurance Director
MAPA CONSTRUCTION / ALGERIA
Algiers
04.2019 - 06.2022
- Conducted investigations to resolve issues related to logistics and cargo movements.
- Performed regular audits and assessments of logistics processes to identify weaknesses, improve supply chain operations and minimize waste.
- Assisted in development and implementation of logistics policies and procedures to provide roadmap for daily operations.
- Created reports to provide insights into logistics operations and performance.
- Coordinated shipping requests for expedited delivery and documented accurately to achieve correct billing.
- Negotiated freight rates with third-party vendors to acquire cost-effective contracts.
- Developed strategies to optimize utilization of available resources.
- Scheduled and coordinated truck, ship and air transport to maximize productivity and maintain organized calendar.
- Managed loading, unloading, movement, and sorting of supplies to keep deliveries on schedule.
Senior Managing Partner
CARBON CLEAR / TURKEY
Ankara
01.2018 - 03.2019
- Helped develop proactive and successful business policies to meet changing demands.
- Restructured procedures through coordination with compliance director to create and execute projects.
- Created and optimized records management strategies to coordinate and protect information.
- Created and finalized contracts and other legal documents for clients.
- Created all procedures about accounting and financial works
- Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
- Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy.
- Reviewed business operations and obligations to help organization function at acceptable level.
General Manager
LIMAK SKOPJE DOO / NORTH MACEDONIA
Skopje
12.2015 - 09.2017
- Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
- Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, and company procedures.
- Analyzed market trends and competitor activities to create competitive advantages.
- Provided strategic oversight of marketing and promotional campaigns to keep campaigns aligned with overall goals and objectives.
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
Country Manager
GAMA QATAR CONSTRUCTION W.L.L. / QATAR
Doha
01.2010 - 06.2015
- Gathered information on competitor activities and market trends to enhance strategic decision-making.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
- Developed and implemented business strategies to achieve business goals and stay competitive.
- Planned and budgeted accurately to provide business with resources needed to operate smoothly.
Accounting & Administrative Manager
SUMMA LIBYA W.L.L / LIBYA
Tripoli
05.2007 - 09.2009
- Handled and controlled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on professional accounting standards to manage financial recordkeeping.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Used accounting software to issue tax returns and prepare consolidated reports.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Researched technical tax issues to define tax effect or impact of certain tax positions.
- Evaluated and improved financial records to make important business decisions.
- Cooperated with senior leaders to create operating budgets and initiate financial planning.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Found tax solutions to complicated tax issues or errors from incorrect tax filings.
- Kept up-to-date with tax changes and industry trends by participating in professional organizations, opportunities, and networks.
General Manager
NUROL MATBAACILIK & AMBALAJ SANAYI A.S. / TURKEY
Ankara
10.2005 - 04.2007
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, and company procedures.
- Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Analyzed market trends and competitor activities to create competitive advantages.
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
General Manager & Managing Partner
SARAYLI TURISTIK ve SPOR TESISLERI INSAAT A.S. / TURKEY
Ankara
05.1996 - 09.2005
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Analyzed market trends and competitor activities to create competitive advantages.
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
- Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue and effectively targeting new markets.
- Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
Accounting & Finance Chief
AK-YAK TICARET A.S. (Koç Holding) / TURKEY
Ankara
01.1992 - 04.1996
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on professional accounting standards to manage financial recordkeeping.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Collaborated with accounting manager to comply with governing bodies and limit regulatory risks.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Used accounting software to issue tax returns and prepare consolidated reports.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Management
09.1985 - 06.1989
High School Diploma -
09.1978 - 06.1985
Skills
Month-end reporting
undefinedBasketball, Movies & TV Series, Travelling
I played basketball professionally till the end of my university education at TED Ankara Kolejliler.
I like to watch movies and TV Series.
I have visited many countries and would like to visit new countries, meet new people and cultures.
Timeline
Sales & Marketing Director - BOOMERANG ENERGY / TURKEY
12.2022 - Current
Logistics & Insurance Director - MAPA CONSTRUCTION / ALGERIA
04.2019 - 06.2022
Senior Managing Partner - CARBON CLEAR / TURKEY
01.2018 - 03.2019
General Manager - LIMAK SKOPJE DOO / NORTH MACEDONIA
12.2015 - 09.2017
Country Manager - GAMA QATAR CONSTRUCTION W.L.L. / QATAR
01.2010 - 06.2015
Accounting & Administrative Manager - SUMMA LIBYA W.L.L / LIBYA
05.2007 - 09.2009
General Manager - NUROL MATBAACILIK & AMBALAJ SANAYI A.S. / TURKEY
10.2005 - 04.2007
General Manager & Managing Partner - SARAYLI TURISTIK ve SPOR TESISLERI INSAAT A.S. / TURKEY
05.1996 - 09.2005
Accounting & Finance Chief - AK-YAK TICARET A.S. (Koç Holding) / TURKEY
01.1992 - 04.1996
Middle East Technical University (METU / ODTU) - Bachelor of Science, Management
09.1985 - 06.1989
T.E.D. Ankara Koleji - High School Diploma,
09.1978 - 06.1985