Accounting Specialist

Knauf stands for opportunity. We know that opportunity looks different to each person, and we are proud that we see opportunity in everyone. This exciting role within the Accounting Team could be the perfect next opportunity for you to build a unique career, in a values-led culture with a clear purpose of making tomorrow a home for all of us.

We are a global manufacturer of construction materials and within our Group, our 43,500 team members in 98 countries across 300 sites provide a huge opportunity for anyone with ambition and energy. We value everyone's contribution equally and we ask that you bring your whole self to work, to enrich the business further, as together we achieve more in a safe and inclusive environment.

Knauf Türkiye is proud to be part of the Knauf Group. We have a 30-year heritage in manufacturing and have big plans for the future. Our global reach in 98 countries continues to grow and we are looking for passionate, ambitious people to help us achieve our goals. We are all led by the same core values and believe in the powerful potential of large companies to have a positive impact on the world. We are now looking for another team mate to join us in Ankara Center Office as Accounting Specialist.

Can you say ‘yes’?

Do you treat your colleagues with respect?

Do you always have the customer in mind?

Do you act with future generations in mind?

Do you like to seek out opportunities to grow and develop?

Do you have a proven track record of delivering results?

What you’ll be doing:

• Responsible for carrying out all accounting activities to ensure the accounting system functions correctly and on time.

• Responsible for the execution and monitoring of all accounting processes within the department/company structure for which they are responsible, in accordance with the assignment given by their manager.

• Responsible for creating all supplier invoices and records related to prepaid expenses.

• Responsible for creating relevant accounting records regarding payroll summaries and domestic personnel expense statements/per diem, etc., and reporting personnel work advance account balances to the HR Department at the end of the month.

• Responsible for controlling employee salaries, expense statements, per diem, and advance accounts, creating relevant accounting records, performing monthly reconciliations, and ensuring necessary payments are made.

• Responsible for creating accounting records for invoices received from customers (returns, bonuses, damage compensation, price differences, exchange rate differences, etc.). Responsible for issuing invoices to customers and suppliers (exchange rate differences, maturity differences, price differences, scrap sales, damage compensation, etc.) and making accounting entries.

• Responsible for the periodic closing of Bonus agreements within the system.

• Responsible for carrying out the necessary procedures related to the invoices to be issued to other group companies.

• Responsible for vendor reconciliations and the execution of all types of transfer and arbitrage transactions.

• Responsible for checking bank balances and completing any missing records.

• Responsible for monitoring export completion dates.

• Responsible for performing period-end procedures.

• Responsible for preparing the deductible VAT report and making entries through the Internet Tax Office system.

What we’d love for you to have:

We are interested in you as a person: your attitude, behaviors and values. As long as you have the willingness to learn anything you need for the role that you don't already have, we'd love to speak to you. If you have experience in the following areas – this is an added advantage:

• University graduates with degrees in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or related departments.

• 3-5 years of experience in Accounting or related departments

• Knowledge of general accounting, tax legislation, decleration and financial reporting.

• Proficiency in MS Office programs (especially Advance in Excel).

• Having CPA (SMMM) Certificate.

• Ability to solve complex accounting problems and analyze data.

• Demonstrate accuracy and meticulousness in transactions.

• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and other departments.

• Ability to produce quick and accurate solutions to encountered problems.

• Completing tasks on time and completely.

• Ability to work collaboratively.

• Ability to withstand a busy work schedule and pressure.

• Adherence to the principles of reliability and confidentiality.

• Reporting and presentation skills.

• Fluent in English and/or German (spoken and written).

What happens next?

We appreciate that your time is precious and applying for a new job can be a lengthy process - so we have committed to replying to your application as soon as possible.