Finance & Accounting Manager

Founded in 1948, Karadeniz Holding is a visionary industry leader that focuses on innovation while supporting growth with an emphasis on economic and environmental sustainability in a wide range of industries, primarily energy and shipbuilding.

Operating in more than 20 countries with more than 3.000 employees from 30 different nationalities and having an installed capacity of more than 8,000 MW, the Group generates reliable and clean electricity on 4 continents with its fleet of 45 Powerships™ and 11 LNG vessels provides employment for more than 10 thousand people worldwide. Karadeniz Holding manages the Powership™ fleet under its international brand Karpowership, meets 10%-100% of the electricity needs of the countries it operates in Europe, Africa, America and Asia. With its high-capacity energy solutions, including Powership™, land-based plants and floating LNG infrastructure, Karpowership assists countries and companies in their energy transition processes.

We are looking for a “Finance & Accounting Manager” to be assigned to our ''Financial Affairs'' department located in İstanbul HQ.

WHAT DO WE EXPECT?

Qualifications & Experience:

• Graduated from Economics, Business Administration, Accounting, Banking & Finance or related departments of universities.
• CPA and/or CMA are preferrable.
• At least 8-10 years of accounting, finance, banking or corporate finance experience.
• Financial reporting, budgeting and audit coordination.
• Strong experience in team management, financial strategy and risk management.
• Advanced experience in SAP or similar ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.

Competencies:

• Strong understanding of GAAP, IFRS and accounting standards.
• Strategic thinking and decision-making skills.
• Competence in leadership, team development and motivation.
• Analytical thinking and strong problem-solving skills.
• Very good command of English (written and spoken).
• Negotiation and communication skills.
• Awareness of high ethical standards, confidentiality and reliability.

WHAT AWAITS YOU?

Support to Strategy and Planning:

• Support the implementation of short and long term strategies.
• Developing recommendations on investment, financing and cost optimization.
• Analyzing the budget / actual results of its area of responsibility and reporting deviations.

Cash, Bank and Financial Product Management:

• Control daily/weekly cash flow and report funding needs.
• Managing bank relations at the operational level; supporting the coordination of loans, deposits, guarantees, letters of credit and similar products.
• Monitoring bank expenses, interest income and financial product performance.
• Daily communication with stakeholders.

Risk Management and Compliance:

• Preparing reports and analyzes on foreign exchange and interest rate risks and submitting them to the Finance Director.
• To monitor the compliance of transactions made within the framework of tax, legislation and company policies.
• Ensure fulfillment of Bank KYC, FATCA/CRS and other regulatory requirements.

Internal Control and Audit:

• Managing the accounting team and providing support in highly complex transactions.
• Preparation of monthly financial statements.
• Overseeing payment processes and approval mechanisms, improving internal control and compliance processes.
• Ensuring the accuracy of records in SAP and other financial systems, making improvements in processes.
• Coordinating the provision of necessary documents in internal and external audit processes.

Team Management and Coordination:

• Managing the finance operations team, allocating tasks and conducting performance evaluations.
• Provide training, coaching and mentoring for the development of team members.
• Implementing improvements to increase the efficiency of departmental processes.
• Supporting the company to achieve its financial targets by ensuring effective coordination with purchasing, accounting, legal and other departments.

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

• Hybrid working opportunity,

• One day off on your birthday,

• Comprehensive Private Health Insurance,

• Professional and personal training & development opportunities,

• Exclusive discounts and campaigns for employees.

In line with our "One World" philosophy, we are adding success to our achievements with our colleagues, candidates, and all stakeholders. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, religion, language or gender and we crown our success with our diversity.