Description
We are seeking a Chief Accountant to join our team in Istanbul. As a leading international tech company and the largest manufacturer of security systems in Europe, Ajax Systems offers end-to-end solutions for protecting homes and businesses of any scale.
Key Responsibilities:
- Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and develop a team of 2 finance and accounting professionals. Organize workload, delegate tasks, and ensure high quality and accuracy of output.
- Reporting & Big 4 Audit: End-to-end responsibility for Tax, Statutory, and Group Management/IFRS reporting. Supervise and successfully pass Big 4 audits.
- ERP Implementation (SAP): Play an active key role in designing, implementing, and rolling out SAP for the local entity.
- Reconciliation & Customs Accounting: Reconcile customs records with local bookkeeping and financial accounting. Ensure compliance with all accounting and reporting specifics of the Desbas Free Zone.
- Operational Controls & Inventory: Supervise scrapping processes, scrap accounting, and components returned to suppliers.
- Payroll Review: Perform high-level reviews of payroll calculations, social security compliance, and proper reflection in accounting and reporting.
- Tax & Government Relations: Direct interaction and liaison with Turkish tax authorities, customs officials, and the Desbas Free Zone management administration.
- Transfer Pricing (TP) & Profitability: Monitor Transfer Pricing compliance and ensure proper gross margin control for the local entity.
- Ad-Hoc Duties: Execute other finance, operational, or business-related tasks as assigned by the Deputy Group CFO and company management to support business growth.
Key Candidate Requirements:
- Language Skills: Turkish , Fluent / Native, English , Upper-Intermediate / Advanced.
- Experience: 3–5+ years in a senior accounting/finance leadership role within a manufacturing enterprise, CPA certification, +3 years free zone experience, deep understanding of Turkish Free Zone regulations and tax incentives, hands-on experience with SAP (ERP) implementation/usage and Big 4 audit procedures.
What We Offer:
- Opportunity to work in one of the most recognized and innovative security manufacturers.
- Opportunity to take on new challenges, advance your career, and make a meaningful impact.
- Opportunity to be part of a fast-paced and dynamic environment that encourages creativity, critical thinking, and the exploration of new ideas.