Lead Finance Specialist – Statutory And Tax

General Electric

You will be reporting to Turkey Stat Corporate Leader and working with the Regional MENAT STAT Corporate team to prepare and file the Statutory financial Statements and Corporate Tax Return with the local authorities following the rigorous project planning metrics with a high standard controllership and compliance.

Essential Responsibilities :

• Preparing monthly and quarterly account analyses and reconciliation of interfaces from source systems to general ledger for assigned accounts in statutory ledger and USGAAP ledger and coordinate monthly closing activities impacting the statutory general ledger process.
• Perform reconciliation between GAAP to Stat books on monthly basis, able to assess differences within the framework of accounting policy used.
• Coordinating tax certification team to ensure the information used for calculating corporate tax is accurate and to prepare proper tax calculations.
• Coordinate the annual year-end audit process with external auditors, including the development of the audited financial statements and to prepare financial disclosures in an accurate, timely and efficient manner.
• Perform ad hoc and special projects assignments, as required
• Ensure statutory and tax compliance in ERP deployment projects

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in one of Big-4 Audit Companies and/or financial and accounting services.
• Bachelor’s (or equivalent) degree in accounting, finance, or other relevant field.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Knowledge of Turkish Tax Law, International Financial reporting Standards ( IFRS) and USGAAP
• Proven analytical skills, numeracy and financial awareness.
• Highly organized with demonstrated ability to meet commitments within strict deadlines.
• Computer Literacy: MS Office, particularly Excel

Desired Characteristics :

• Able to multitask, independent, proactive and willingness to learn.
• Demonstrated analytical abilities, problem solving & negotiation skills
• Strong communication and cooperation skills