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Onur Bozdemir
Finance Manager
Cankaya,06
Summary
Accomplished Group Finance Manager with a proven track record at Framaco Int. & Bozdemir Construction JV LLC, enhancing financial reporting efficiency and managing audits successfully. Expert in budget forecasting and stakeholder management, demonstrating exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Achieved significant process optimizations, leading to streamlined operations and improved financial accuracy. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Business-minded Finance Manager promoting more than 10 years of expertise overseeing transactions and reconciling monthly financial reports. Highly collaborative individual with track record of effectively training and coaching staff members. Offering confidence, team contribution and decision making skills. Business-minded Finance Manager promoting more than 10 years of expertise overseeing transactions and reconciling monthly financial reports. Highly collaborative individual with track record of effectively training and coaching staff members. Offering confidence, team contribution and decision making skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Country Manager
Bozdemir Construction & Engineering Ltd. Co.
Tunisia
03.2020 - 08.2022
- Organization and follow-up of procedures such as obtaining work visas for foreign workers to be employed before the project starts, completing occupational safety training, and obtaining necessary permits for construction site from government institutions.
- Managed budgets, financial planning, and forecasting to optimize profitability for the country operations.
- Optimized resource allocation, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing costs.
- Planned and budgeted accurately to provide business with resources needed to operate smoothly.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Maintained financial controls, planned business operations and control expenses while identifying and pursuing opportunities to grow business operations and boost profits.
Country Manager
BRC International Trade and Contracting Inc.
09.2016 - 03.2020
- The organization and follow-up of procedures such as obtaining work visas for foreign workers to be employed before the project starts, completing occupational safety training, and obtaining necessary permits for the construction site from government institutions.
- Managed budgets, financial planning, and forecasting to optimize profitability for the country operations.
- Optimized resource allocation, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing costs.
- Planned and budgeted accurately to provide business with resources needed to operate smoothly.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Maintained financial controls, planned business operations and control expenses while identifying and pursuing opportunities to grow business operations and boost profits.
Cost Control Manager
Bozdemir Construction & Engineering Ltd. Co.
07.2013 - 09.2016
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify areas of potential cost reduction in existing projects, increasing overall profitability.
- Conducted regular audits of internal controls and procedures related to cost tracking, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
- Implemented rigorous change management processes to minimize the impact of scope changes on overall project costs.
- Identified new opportunities for cost savings and implemented initiatives to improve corporate budget oversight.
- Improved financial forecasting accuracy for future projects through comprehensive data analysis and tracking of actual costs.
- Prepared and updated project status reports, purchase orders and invoices, updating tracking documentation and maintaining files for due diligence and financial control support.
- Reduced project costs by implementing effective cost control strategies and monitoring budgets closely.
- Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
Group Finance Manager
Framaco Int. & Bozdemir Construction JV LLC
08.2022 - Current
- Improved the efficiency of financial reporting through automation and by simplifying complex processes.
- Successfully managed multiple audits, ensuring a timely and accurate completion while maintaining positive relationships with external auditors.
- Facilitated timely communication between departments regarding budgetary concerns or discrepancies.
- Managed regular finance tracking for numerous branch offices and headquarters expenses.
- Implemented an efficient month-end closing process, reducing the time required for accurate financial statement preparation.
- Streamlined financial operations by consolidating multiple systems into a single integrated platform.
- Enhanced financial reporting accuracy by streamlining budget planning and forecasting processes.
- Ensured accurate financial record-keeping by implementing best practices in accounting policies and procedures across all departments within the organization.
- Improved cash flow management with proactive monitoring of accounts receivable and payable, leading to increased liquidity.
- Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.
- Processed invoices and contacted appropriate parties for timely payment receipt.
- Executed vendor setup and payment, administration of bank accounts and account reconciliations.
- Established and checked coding procedures, monitored reports and updated internal files.
Accountant
Bozdemir Construction & Engineering Ltd. Co.
06.2010 - 07.2013
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Evaluated and improved financial records to make important business decisions.
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Used accounting software to issue tax returns and prepare consolidated reports.
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
Accountant Assistant
Bozdemir Construction & Engineering Ltd. Co.
06.2007 - 06.2010
- Reconciled bank statements monthly, identifying discrepancies for prompt resolution.
- Helped prepare month-end, quarterly and year-end closings.
- Documented business expenses and sales.
- Monitored status of accounts receivable and payable to facilitate prompt processing.
- Communicated with suppliers to reconcile invoice payments.
- Answered phone calls regarding financial matters such as payments due.
- Organized office systems to maximize efficiency and completeness of records.
- Assisted in budget preparation and monitoring, aiding in effective financial management.
Education
Master Education - Muhasebe & Denetim
Istanbul Ticaret University
Istanbul, Turkey 04.2001 -
BBA - Management Information Systems
Baskent University
Ankara, Turkey 04.2001 -
Skills
Audit Coordination
Software
QuickBooks Accounting Software
MS Office Programmes
SQL Server
Languages
Turkish
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
Certification
BMI Project Management
Interests
Travelling
Swimming
Being Social
References
Mr. Paul Kacha, Owner of Framaco International
Mr. Bahadirhan Unlu, Project Coordinator from Bozdemir Construction & Engineering Ltd. Co.
Mr. Kutay Kalınlı, Programme Manager from Bozdemir Construction & Engineering Ltd. Co.
Mr. Ali Sabri Özden, Project Manager from Framaco-Bozdemir JV LLC
Timeline
BMI Project Management
05-2023
Group Finance Manager
Framaco Int. & Bozdemir Construction JV LLC
08.2022 - Current
Country Manager
Bozdemir Construction & Engineering Ltd. Co.
03.2020 - 08.2022
OSHA 10 Hr Training for the Construction Industry
05-2017
Country Manager
BRC International Trade and Contracting Inc.
09.2016 - 03.2020
Foreign Trade Expertise Certificate
04-2015
Cost Control Manager
Bozdemir Construction & Engineering Ltd. Co.
07.2013 - 09.2016
Accountant
Bozdemir Construction & Engineering Ltd. Co.
06.2010 - 07.2013
Accountant Assistant
Bozdemir Construction & Engineering Ltd. Co.
06.2007 - 06.2010
Certificate in Information System Management
02-2007
Master Education - Muhasebe & Denetim
Istanbul Ticaret University
04.2001 -
BBA - Management Information Systems
Baskent University
04.2001 -