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accounting and tax compliance specialist

accounting specialist

accounting professional

KuCoin TR

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 <p>
  <strong>
   Job Description
  </strong>
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   1. Compliance Entity Project Execution
  </strong>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Collaborate closely with Group Finance, Product &amp; R&amp;D, Project Management, and local business teams to support the setup and operation of the compliance entity in Turkey.
  </li>
  <li>
   Provide comprehensive financial support in accounting and reporting, fund and account management, process optimization, and business analysis to ensure smooth local execution of group projects.
  </li>
 </ul>
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  <strong>
   2. Daily Financial Management
  </strong>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Work with Group Finance to oversee the full financial operations of the compliance entity.
  </li>
  <li>
   Design and implement accounting frameworks for transactions, ensuring compliance with
   <strong>
    IFRS
   </strong>
   and
   <strong>
    local GAAP
   </strong>
   .
  </li>
  <li>
   Participate in local
   <strong>
    budgeting, business analysis, and process control
   </strong>
   , ensuring effective implementation of the Group&rsquo;s financial governance framework.
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  <strong>
   3. External Coordination
  </strong>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Coordinate with
   <strong>
    external auditors
   </strong>
   to support the Group in completing the annual audit of the local compliance entity.
  </li>
  <li>
   Liaise with
   <strong>
    external tax advisors
   </strong>
   to assist in tax filing and other tax-related matters, ensuring full compliance with local regulations.
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Qualifications
  </strong>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Bachelor&rsquo;s degree or above in
   <strong>
    Accounting, Finance, or related fields.
   </strong>
  </li>
  <li>
   <strong>
    5+ years
   </strong>
   of professional experience in
   <strong>
    finance or internet industries
   </strong>
   .
  </li>
  <li>
   Solid understanding of
   <strong>
    international accounting standards (IFRS)
   </strong>
   and local financial regulations.
  </li>
  <li>
   Proficient in
   <strong>
    ERP systems
   </strong>
   and financial reporting tools.
  </li>
  <li>
   Fluent in
   <strong>
    English
   </strong>
   , both written and spoken; able to use English as a working language.
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
 </p>
</div>


Accountant

Haitian Group

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 <p>
  <strong>
   Responsibilities
  </strong>
 </p>
 <p>
  I. Accounts Receivable (AR) Related
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Issue accurate and timely invoices to customers based on sales contracts, orders, delivery documents, and other business records (temporarily handled by others; may need to cover during their leave).
  </li>
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   Post and record invoices into the accounting system.
  </li>
  <li>
   Manage the recording, accounting, and monitoring of accounts receivable to ensure all sales transactions are clearly traceable.
  </li>
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   Generate regular (monthly) accounts receivable aging reports and present them to management.
  </li>
  <li>
   Follow up on overdue receivables, proactively communicate with the sales department or directly with customers for collection.
  </li>
  <li>
   Reconcile bank statements to confirm customer payments.
  </li>
  <li>
   Accurately apply received payments to corresponding customer invoices (with support from the business department) to ensure alignment between records and actual transactions.
  </li>
  <li>
   Handle complex situations such as advance payments, deposits, and partial payments.
  </li>
  <li>
   Address customer inquiries regarding invoices and accounts, providing necessary reconciliation support.
  </li>
  <li>
   Conduct regular account reconciliations with key customers to ensure consistency between both parties&rsquo; records.
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  II. Accounts Payable (AP) Related
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Manage the recording, accounting, and monitoring of accounts payable.
  </li>
  <li>
   Regularly reconcile accounts with suppliers and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
  </li>
  <li>
   Manage advance payments and ensure timely clearance.
  </li>
  <li>
   Track payment operations to ensure accuracy and security.
  </li>
  <li>
   Review and process employee reimbursement requests.
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  III. General and Auxiliary Responsibilities
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Properly manage all original documents, contracts, bills, and other records related to AR and AP to ensure completeness, organization, and compliance with audit and tax requirements.
  </li>
  <li>
   Participate in optimizing and improving AR and AP processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
  </li>
  <li>
   Strictly implement the company&rsquo;s internal financial control policies to ensure fund safety and risk prevention.
  </li>
  <li>
   Other tasks assigned by employer (e.g., data compilation, reporting, etc.)
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Requirements
  </strong>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
  </li>
  <li>
   2-4 years of experience.
  </li>
  <li>
   Highly sensitive to numbers, extremely meticulous, with the ability to minimize errors.
  </li>
  <li>
   Good internal (sales, procurement departments) and external (customers, suppliers) communication skills.
  </li>
  <li>
   Strong sense of responsibility and professional ethics.
  </li>
 </ul>
</div>


Accountant (English Speaker)

Arup

<div></div><div><div><div><div><p>Accountant
</p><div><div><i>Istanbul, -, T&uuml;rkiye
</i></div><div><p><b>New</b></p>
 </div></div></div><div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>Finance
 </div></div></div><div></div><div><p>Europe Region</p>
&#59192; </div><div></div><div><p>IST00001Q</p></div></div><p></p><div><div><br>
</div></div></div><div><p><b>Shape a future with purpose at Arup in Istanbul.</b></p><p>
Arup&rsquo;s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.</p><p><b><br>
As an Accountant at Arup, you will:</b></p><ul><li><p>
Accounting and reporting of accounts payable, as well as managing and analyzing the financial outcomes of the purchasing process,</p></li><li><p>
Providing direct support to the finance manager and assisting in the oversight of daily operations,</p></li><li><p>
Performing and reviewing month-end balance sheet account reconciliation and analyses,</p></li><li><p>
Collaborating with the finance leader and various disciplines on assigned projects to review processes,</p></li><li><p>
Assisting in forecasting and budgeting process,</p></li><li><p>
Conducts comprehensive financial analysis of business operations and prepares management reports,</p></li><li><p>
Ensure AP accounts and intercompany invoices match supporting documents (POs, contracts, agreements) as required by statutory and corporate guidelines,</p></li><li><p>
Participates in cash-flow management processes, including weekly payments and monthly intercompany payments, in coordination with the central treasury team as needed,</p></li><li><p>
Coordination with banks in conjunction with the finance lead,</p></li><li><p>
Conducts the month-end closing procedures and ensures reporting and analysis are completed promptly. Prepares monthly reconciliations of balance sheet accounts,</p></li><li><p>
Prepares ad hoc reports required either internally or externally; supports internal/external audits.</p></li></ul><p><b><br>
Does this role inspire you?</b></p><p><i>
We also value:</i></p><ul><li>
A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field is required,</li><li>
CPA certification is preferred,</li><li>
Minimum 5 years of experience in general or accounts payable accounting,<br>
Proficient in general accounting principles, the uniform chart of accounts, and Turkish tax legislation,</li><li>
Excellent verbal and written communication in Turkish and English,</li><li>
Experienced with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and others,</li><li>
Proficient in LOGO or similar ERP/application,</li><li>
Excellent communication and analytical skills,</li><li>
Capable of working in environments with face-paced activity and strict legal deadlines,</li><li>
Able to prioritize, organize and complete multiple task with different deadlines at the same time,</li><li>
High attention to detail and accuracy.</li></ul><p><b><br>
Why Arup?</b></p><p>
At Arup, we believe in rewarding our members for their contributions to our shared success. As a trust-owned company, we have the freedom to pursue meaningful work that aligns with our purpose and values. We also offer a unique profit share program, allowing our members to share in the results of our collective efforts.</p><p><b>
Benefits that work for you:</b></p><ul><li><b>
Professional Growth &amp; Development</b>: Benefit from continuous learning opportunities, training programs, and mentorship to enhance your skills and advance your career at Arup.</li><li><b>
Global Opportunities</b>: Collaborate with colleagues worldwide and explore potential short-term or long-term assignments at other Arup offices and project locations.</li><li><p><b>
Financial Well-being &amp; Ownership</b>: Receive a competitive salary and benefits package and share in Arup's success through our global profit-sharing programme.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><br>
At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective where individuality is encouraged. Our strength comes from how we respect, share, and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas. You'll have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning &ndash; to Arup, to your career, and to the clients and communities we serve.</p><p>
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a workplace that reflects the rich diversity of the world around us. We actively promote a culture of inclusion where everyone feels welcome, respected, and valued.</p><p>
We welcome applications from talented individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible. If you need any assistance or adjustments, please visit our Candidate Support page for contact information and assistance. We're happy to help.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

Ajax Systems

<div><div>The international technology company Ajax Systems opens a full-cycle production facility in T&uuml;rkiye.</div><div>
Ajax Systems is the largest developer and manufacturer of security systems in Europe. The back office, R&amp;D department, and two full-cycle production facilities are located in Ukraine. The company has branch offices worldwide: UAE (Dubai), Italy, Spain, Germany, Poland, Canada, and many other regions. Ajax team has more than 2,200 employees, including 500 developers and 1,200 production workers. Attracting local expertise in each key market enables us to scale the product globally and grow fast.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Location : Istanbul/Tuzla, DESBAS</b></div>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Reponsibilities</b></h3><ul><li>
Acting as an accountant at the production company employing circa 150 people with target annual revenues of USD 50 million.</li><li>
Collecting data for payroll accrual and calculating gross salary and applicable payroll-related tax obligations.</li><li>
Recognition of payroll expenses in the accounting system, preparation of respective reporting (tax returns and other required).</li><li>
Pay slip preparation and sharing with employees.</li><li>
Other support of Manager in payroll-related tasks.</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Qualifications</b></h3><ul><li>
Have a CPA(SMMM) certificate</li><li>
Complete higher education in Accounting.</li><li>
3+ years of relevant experience in a similar role.</li><li>
Decent knowledge of Turkish accounting and taxation legislation.</li><li>
Import-export and FEZ legislation knowledge should be an advantage.</li><li>
Strong ability of analytical thinking, teamwork, managing, and negotiation skills with the drive for results</li><li>
Excellent organizational and time management skills.</li><li>
Business fluent knowledge of Turkish and English.</li></ul>
<p>
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.</p></div>

Esinagrow Danışmanlık

<p>Dan&#305;&#351;manl&#305;&#287;&#305;n&#305; yapt&#305;&#287;&#305;m&#305;z Petro kimya sekt&ouml;r&uuml;nde faaliyet g&ouml;steren kurumsal i&#351; orta&#287;&#305;m&#305;z i&ccedil;in Muhasebe Uzman&#305; ar&#305;yoruz.</p><p><b>Lokasyon:</b> G&ouml;ztepe, &#304;stanbul (Anadolu Yakas&#305;) <b>Pozisyon:</b> Muhasebe Uzman&#305; / Sorumlusu <b>Raporlama:</b> Mali &#304;&#351;ler M&uuml;d&uuml;r&uuml;</p><p><i><b>&#304;&#351; Tan&#305;m&#305;</b></i></p><p>Dan&#305;&#351;manl&#305;&#287;&#305;n&#305; yapt&#305;g&#305;m&#305;z i&#351;orta&#287;&#305;m&#305;z&#305;n G&ouml;ztepe lokasyonunda bulunan merkez ofisinde, Mali &#304;&#351;ler M&uuml;d&uuml;rl&uuml;&#287;&uuml;'ne ba&#287;l&#305; olarak g&ouml;rev alacak, t&uuml;m muhasebe s&uuml;re&ccedil;lerini yasal mevzuatlara uygun olarak titizlikle y&uuml;r&uuml;tecek bir <b>&quot;Muhasebe Uzman&#305;</b> aramaktay&#305;z.</p><p><i><b>G&ouml;rev Tan&#305;m&#305;</b></i></p><ul><li>Al&#305;&#351;, sat&#305;&#351;, masraf faturalar&#305;n&#305;n ve irsaliyelerin ilgili mevzuata ve tek d&uuml;zen hesap plan&#305;na uygun olarak g&uuml;nl&uuml;k kayd&#305;n&#305;n yap&#305;lmas&#305; ve takibi.</li><li>Banka, &ccedil;ek, senet, kasa ve cari hesap hareketlerinin d&uuml;zenli olarak takibi, kay&#305;t alt&#305;na al&#305;nmas&#305; ve mutabakatlar&#305;n&#305;n yap&#305;lmas&#305;.</li><li>&#304;thalat ve ihracat s&uuml;re&ccedil;lerine ait muhasebe kay&#305;tlar&#305;n&#305;n ve operasyonel takibin y&uuml;r&uuml;t&uuml;lmesi.</li><li>D&ouml;nem sonu i&#351;lemleri i&ccedil;in gerekli haz&#305;rl&#305;klar&#305;n yap&#305;lmas&#305; ve maliyet muhasebesi s&uuml;re&ccedil;lerine destek olunmas&#305;.</li><li>Yasal beyannamelerin (KDV, Muhtasar, Damga Vergisi vb.) haz&#305;rlanmas&#305;na destek verilmesi ve s&uuml;re&ccedil;lerin kontrol&uuml;.</li><li>Muhasebe kay&#305;tlar&#305;n&#305;n ar&#351;ivlenmesi ve d&uuml;zeninin sa&#287;lanmas&#305;.</li><li>e-irsaliye ve e-fatura s&uuml;re&ccedil;lerinin y&uuml;r&uuml;t&uuml;lmesi.</li></ul><p><b>Aranan Nitelikler</b></p><ul><li><b>E&#287;itim:</b> &Uuml;niversitelerin ilgili b&ouml;l&uuml;mlerinden (&#304;ktisat, &#304;&#351;letme, Maliye vb.) mezun,</li><li><b>Yaz&#305;l&#305;m Bilgisi:</b> <b>Logo program&#305;n&#305; (Tercihen Logo Tiger/Go) etkin d&uuml;zeyde kullanabilme yetkinli&#287;ine sahip.</b></li><li><b>Teknik Bilgi:</b></li><li>alan&#305;nda 5 Y&#305;l deneyime sahip.</li><li>Tek D&uuml;zen Hesap Plan&#305; bilgisine derinlemesine sahip olma.</li><li>&#304;thalat ve ihracat muhasebe s&uuml;re&ccedil;lerinde deneyimli.</li><li>Banka ve cari hesaplar dahil genel muhasebe s&uuml;re&ccedil;lerini u&ccedil;tan uca y&ouml;netebilme yetene&#287;i.</li></ul><p>&#304;&#351; T&uuml;r&uuml;: Tam zamanl&#305;</p>

Muhasebe Uzmanı

HİDROPAKS

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>&#304;&#351; Tan&#305;m&#305;</b></h2><div>
&#304;&#351; Tan&#305;m&#305; / G&ouml;rev ve Sorumluluklar<br>
<br>
<ul><li>Firman&#305;n genel muhasebe kay&#305;tlar&#305;n&#305; tek d&uuml;zen hesap plan&#305;na uygun &#351;ekilde tutmak,</li><li>Sat&#305;&#351;, sat&#305;n alma, &uuml;retim ve stok hareketleri ile ilgili muhasebe fi&#351;lerini kaydetmek,</li><li>Cari hesap mutabakatlar&#305;n&#305; yapmak, tahsilat ve &ouml;demeleri kontrol etmek,</li><li>E-fatura, e-ar&#351;iv ve e-irsaliye s&uuml;re&ccedil;lerini y&uuml;r&uuml;tmek,</li><li>Ayl&#305;k mizan, bilan&ccedil;o ve gelir tablosu raporlar&#305;n&#305; haz&#305;rlamak,</li><li>KDV, Muhtasar, BA-BS, SGK ve benzeri beyannamelerin zaman&#305;nda haz&#305;rlanmas&#305;na destek vermek,</li><li>Stok ve maliyet muhasebesi kay&#305;tlar&#305;n&#305; &uuml;retim verileriyle entegre &#351;ekilde y&uuml;r&uuml;tmek</li><li>&#304;&ccedil; ve d&#305;&#351; denetim s&uuml;re&ccedil;lerinde gerekli evrak ve bilgi ak&#305;&#351;&#305;n&#305; sa&#287;lamak,</li><li>Gerekli durumlarda &#351;ube bazl&#305; muhasebe kay&#305;tlar&#305;n&#305; konsolide etmek.</li></ul></div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Aranan Nitelikler</b></h2><ul><li>&Uuml;niversitelerin Muhasebe, Maliye, &#304;&#351;letme veya &#304;ktisat b&ouml;l&uuml;mlerinden mezun,</li><li>Genel muhasebe, &ouml;n muhasebe ve mali raporlama konular&#305;nda en az 3 y&#305;l deneyimli,</li><li>Tek D&uuml;zen Hesap Plan&#305;&rsquo;na h&acirc;kim, &uuml;retim firmas&#305; muhasebesi konusunda tecr&uuml;beli,</li><li>E-fatura, e-ar&#351;iv, e-irsaliye, e-defter s&uuml;re&ccedil;lerinde deneyim sahibi,</li><li>KDV, Muhtasar, SGK, Damga Vergisi beyannameleri hakk&#305;nda bilgi sahibi,</li><li>Tercihen Mikro Jump, muhasebe programlar&#305;ndan aktif olarak kullanabilen,</li><li>MS Excel&rsquo;i ileri d&uuml;zeyde kullanabilen (form&uuml;l, pivot, veri analizi),</li><li>Takip g&uuml;c&uuml; y&uuml;ksek, dikkatli, sorumluluk sahibi,</li><li>Ekip &ccedil;al&#305;&#351;mas&#305;na yatk&#305;n, g&uuml;&ccedil;l&uuml; ileti&#351;im becerilerine sahip,</li><li>Zaman y&ouml;netimi ve gizlilik bilinci g&uuml;&ccedil;l&uuml; olan.</li><li>&#304;stanbul/Andolu yakas&#305; Tuzla i&#351;&ccedil;esi ve &ccedil;evresinde ikamet eden.</li></ul></div>
<br><div></div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>&Ouml;zet Bilgiler</b></h2><ul>
<div><p><b>Pozisyon</b></p>
<div>:</div>
<div>Muhasebe Uzman&#305;
</div></div><div><p><b>Sekt&ouml;r</b></p>
<div>:</div>
<div>M&uuml;hendislik Hizmetleri
</div></div><div><p><b>Kategori</b></p>
<div>:</div>
<div>Muhasebe
</div></div><div><p><b>&Ccedil;al&#305;&#351;ma &#350;ekli</b></p>
<div>:</div>
<div>Tam zamanl&#305;
</div></div><div><p><b>&Ccedil;al&#305;&#351;ma T&uuml;r&uuml;</b></p>
<div>:</div>
<div>&#304;&#351; Yerinde
</div></div><div><p><b>Pozisyon Seviyesi</b></p>
<div>:</div>
<div>Uzman
</div></div><div><p><b>&Ccedil;al&#305;&#351;ma Yeri</b></p>
<div>:</div>
<div>&#304;stanbul Anadolu Yakas&#305;
</div></div><div><p><b>Deneyim</b></p>
<div>:</div>
<div>3-5 y&#305;l
</div></div><div><p><b>G&uuml;ncelleme Tarihi</b></p>
<div>:</div>
<div>28.10.2025
</div></div><div><p><b>Son Ba&#351;vuru Tarihi</b></p>
<div>:</div>
<div>21.11.2025</div></div></ul></div>

KARDEX

<div>Kardex Turkiye is growing and thus we are increasing our Finance, Controlling &amp; Administration team based in Istanbul (Kadikoy). Our Kardex business based in Turkiye is existing since more than 25 years and continues to further increase its success in commercial intralogistics automated storage and retrieval systems solutions business!<br>
The financial accountant is mainly in charge of end-to-end bookkeeping and accounting processes within the Finance, Controlling &amp; Administration (FC&amp;A) unit within a functional organization for the territory of Turkey and reporting to the FC&amp;A director.<br>
Other main responsibilities involve maintaining accurate statutory accounting and financial statements and ensuring compliance with local tax and trade regulations and rules, delivering and improving bookkeeping and accounting processes which leads to improvement of reporting and business controlling processes, ensuring support preparation of VAT, withholding tax, stamp tax declaration, BA/BB declarations, quarterly corporate tax returns and comply with other local reporting requirements via robust and accurate bookkeeping and controls.
<br>
<br>
In this role you are expected solid professional know-how well-founded in the areas of financial accounting and local tax laws.
<br>
In this role you are also expected to work onsite in our Kardex Istanbul office and to use English at a professional level (minimum B1) due to our corporate processes and business multinational interactions and due to the upcoming S4Hana SAP implementation program where you will be expected to play an important role in aligning local accounting to the corporate standard processes and system.<p></p><p><b>
Your tasks</b></p><p></p><ul><li>Ensuring compliance with financial transaction recording standards (e.g., general ledger, cash payments/collections, tax transactions, etc.) and ensure proper month end closings, quarterly closings and year end closing following internal company processes and local applicable laws for Turkey</li><li>Control/reconciliation of accounts and records (balance sheet, P&amp;L, bank accounts, etc.)</li><li>Accounting reports/schedules for internal audiences (management reporting) and/or for external audiences (compliance reporting) including consolidation of financial statements, cash flow reporting, budget reporting, etc.)</li><li>Cost accounting/budgeting (allocation of direct/indirect costs, variance analysis, budget preparation, etc.)</li><li>Accounts Payable/Receivable and/or Credit &amp; Collection</li><li>Recording and reconciling Cash &amp; Bank transactions, interest income/expense accruals and preparation of periodic payment plans.</li><li>Recording daily incoming invoices (purchasing, expenses, IC and others) per reporting instructions including allocation keys, cost centers and IC counterpart details and expense accruals.</li><li>Full management of invoicing cycle (e-invoice and paper) until part of the responsibilities are handed over to the relevant team which includes preparation, revision, e-invoice system controls and bookkeeping.</li><li>Recording and reconciling import invoices and customs documents along with packing lists via detailed excel summary tables and dashboards and local accounting software.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Your profile</b></p><p></p><ul><li><p>
Accounting/Finance previous experience of minimum 3 years in a BIG4 or in a similar role in a multinational company (ideally from a similar industry)</p></li><li><p>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree with broad experience or master&rsquo;s degree in accounting &amp; finance, economics, BA or related sciences</p></li><li><p>
Solid knowledge and experience in financial accounting and local Turkey tax and fiscal/accounting laws</p></li><li><p>
Holding a SMMM license</p></li><li><p>
Advanced Excel &amp; MS Office suite
</p></li><li><p>English - minimum intermediate B1 level (both spoken and written)</p></li><li><p>
Solid communication and team collaboration skills</p></li><li><p>
Growth mindset open to further develop</p></li></ul></div><p></p>

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