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Samet Bocek
Senior Accountant
Istanbul
Summary
Experienced Senior Accountant successful at cultivating effective working relationships at all levels while driving improvements to budget administration, expense tracking and forecasting of future financial needs. Proven track record of performing work ethically while maintaining integrity of all financial data.
Detail-oriented Senior Accountant focused on improving company financial operations and streamlining processes using effective leadership, planning and decision-making abilities.
Knowledgeable senior accounting professional offering [Number] years of experience in financial operations. Strategic business leader, communicator and people manager.
Goal-focused Accountant with record of accurate reporting and budget management. Offering [Number] years of experience handling finances for [Number] locations. Processed payroll, budgets, reports, audits, journals, expenditures and payments. Diligently maintains latest training on tax regulations and legal issues impacting financial operations.
Finance professional with strong background in accounting and financial management. Known for accuracy in financial reporting and ability to streamline accounting processes. Collaborative team player focused on delivering results and adapting to changing needs. Skilled in financial analysis, regulatory compliance, and budget management.
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Senior Accountant
Accounting Firm
06.2022 - Current
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
- Updated general ledger with latest entries.
- Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
- Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
- Assisted in internal and external audits by preparing necessary documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
- Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
- Managed quarterly and annual tax filings for the company, ensuring timely submissions and compliance with regulations.
Senior Accountant
Constraction Firm
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
- Updated general ledger with latest entries.
- Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
- Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
- Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.
- Assisted in internal and external audits by preparing necessary documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
- Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
- Managed quarterly and annual tax filings for the company, ensuring timely submissions and compliance with regulations.
- Reduced errors in financial statements through stringent review procedures and regular reconciliation of accounts.
- Contributed to hiring, training and development of accounting teams.
- Successfully managed multiple high-stakes projects concurrently, consistently meeting deadlines while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and quality control.
- Prepared detailed financial statements for quarterly board meetings, providing clear insights into financial health.
Senior Accountant
Accounting Firm CPA
06.2020 - 01.2022
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
- Updated general ledger with latest entries.
- Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
- Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
- Optimized month-end closing procedures by streamlining workflow processes, reducing time taken from 10 days to 5 days without compromising accuracy or detail level achieved.
- Reduced errors in financial statements through stringent review procedures and regular reconciliation of accounts.
- Managed quarterly and annual tax filings for the company, ensuring timely submissions and compliance with regulations.
- Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
- Analyzed financial statement discrepancies, identifying issues, and recommending corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
Accounting Manager
Accounting Firm CPA
11.2017 - 06.2019
- Generated monthly and quarterly financial statements for executive review.
- Managed banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements.
- Coordinated efforts between the accounting team and other departments to ensure accuracy in interdepartmental transactions recording and proper cost allocation.
- Managed journal entries, collection efforts, reconciliations, and payroll processing.
- Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
- Managed successful audits by collaborating effectively with internal and external auditors.
- Developed and implemented various procedures to improve accounting process.
- Oversaw payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and timely distribution of employee payments.
- Streamlined monthly closing process, significantly reducing time required for financial reporting preparation.
Accounting Specialist
Accounting Firm CPA
08.2015 - 06.2016
- Supported month-end closing process by preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis reports.
- Improved financial accuracy by performing detailed account reconciliations and resolving discrepancies.
- Coached, trained, and delegated tasks to [Number] team members to meet specific department goals.
- Enhanced financial reporting by creating clear and concise financial statements, providing insight into company performance.
Accountant
Accounting Firm CPA
02.2014 - 07.2015
- 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.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on professional accounting standards to manage financial recordkeeping.
Accounting Assistant
Accounting Firm CPA
09.2012 - 01.2014
- Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
- Assisted in the preparation of monthly financial statements for timely and accurate reporting to management.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive financial data, protecting company integrity and privacy rights of individuals involved.
- Facilitated smooth financial audits by maintaining organized records and providing necessary documentation to auditors.
- Improved cash flow management by closely monitoring accounts receivable, ensuring prompt collection of outstanding balances.
- Processed credit card payments and reconciled credit card statements for accuracy in accounting process.
- Expedited invoice processing with effective communication between internal departments and external vendors.
Education
M.D. - Accounting And Finance
University of Marmara
Istanbul, Turkey 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
University of Anatolia Eskisehir
Eskişehir, Turkey 04.2001 -
Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management
University Of Kocaeli
Hereke 04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Mehmet Salih Bal High School
Maltepe, Turkey 04.2001 -
Skills
Bank reconciliation
Financial reporting
Financial statement review
General ledger accounting
Expense tracking
Inventory accounting
Accounts receivable management
Audit support
Payroll processing
Generally accepted accounting principles
Audit preparation
Tax preparation
GAAP proficiency
Cost accounting
Debt accounting
Payroll oversight
Equity accounting
Certified public accountant (CPA)
Month-end closing management
Year-end closing
General ledger updates
Month-end closing
Financial statement preparation
General accounting
Accounting processes
Tax return preparation
Problem-solving
Financial statements
Time management abilities
Account reconciliation processes
General ledger
Accounts payable
Teamwork and collaboration
Multitasking
Journal entries
Balance sheets
Excellent communication
Tax return filing
Software
Certification
CPA - Certified Public Accountant
Interests
Learning new Things
Playing Chess
I have been playing chess almost 15 years. Chess helps to improving planning skills.
Timeline
CPA - Certified Public Accountant
02-2025
Senior Accountant
Accounting Firm
06.2022 - Current
Senior Accountant
Constraction Firm
02.2022 - 05.2022
Senior Accountant
Accounting Firm CPA
06.2020 - 01.2022
Accounting Manager
Accounting Firm CPA
11.2017 - 06.2019
Accounting Specialist
Accounting Firm CPA
08.2015 - 06.2016
Accountant
Accounting Firm CPA
02.2014 - 07.2015
Accounting Assistant
Accounting Firm CPA
09.2012 - 01.2014
M.D. - Accounting And Finance
University of Marmara
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
University of Anatolia Eskisehir
04.2001 -
Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management
University Of Kocaeli
04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Mehmet Salih Bal High School
04.2001 -