Accounting Specialist

Position: Accounting Specialist
Sector: Cosmetics – Dermocosmetics
Employment Type: Full-time
Location: Istanbul – European Side (Mecidiyeköy-Şişli)
Number of Openings: 1
Contract Type: Permanent

We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to be assigned to the Istanbul Mecidiyeköy-Şişli office of Laboratoires SVR, a France-based dermocosmetics company for which we serve as operational consultants. The selected candidate will report directly to the Finance & Administrative Manager.

Job description & scope of responsibilities

The Accounting Specialist will work under the direct supervision of the Finance & Administrative Manager and in coordination with the external CPA (SMMM), undertaking the following responsibilities:

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

General Accounting Operations

• Ensuring accurate and complete management of accounting operations in line with legal regulations and the company's objectives and strategies
• Recording transactions according to the Uniform Chart of Accounts and carrying out period-end procedures
• Performing monthly, quarterly, and yearly closing operations and ensuring compliance with both Turkish Tax Procedures Law (VUK) and international reporting standards
• Coordinating and managing electronic accounting processes (e-invoice, e-ledger, e-waybill, e-producer receipt, e-declaration)
• Coordinating depreciation calculations (tables and accounts), foreign exchange differences, inflation accounting, and adjustments in collaboration with the CPA
• Tracking integrated accounting processes through ERP systems (preferably MS Dynamics)
• Preparing accounting records and cost reports related to import transactions
• Managing processes with the Tax Office, SGK (Social Security Institution), independent audit firms, and other official institutions
• Reviewing reconciliation statements (BA/BS) with customers and suppliers and taking action to resolve discrepancies

Tax Compliance and Coordination with CPA

• Collaborating with the CPA to ensure timely and accurate preparation of tax declarations (VAT, corporate tax, temporary tax, SCT, withholding, SGK, BA-BS, Gekap, etc.)
• Preparing VAT refund files and statutory ledgers (including e-ledger)
• Monitoring electronic notifications and registered e-mail (KEP) systems

Financial Monitoring and Reporting

• Monitoring bank reconciliations, checks, promissory notes, receivables/payables, and credit transactions; preparing relevant reports
• Preparing stock and sales cost reports, as well as collection/payment statements
• Collaborating with the budget and reporting unit to prepare financial reports
• Actively participating in the preparation of trial balance, balance sheets, and income statements with the CPA

ADDITIONAL SUPPORT TASKS (Until the Position Is Fully Established)

Personnel and HR File Management

• Creating, updating, and archiving personnel records
• Tracking salaries, expense reimbursements, and leave
• Regularly reporting on personnel expenses
• Managing employee benefits (private health insurance, social security entries/exits, company car, equipment, etc.) and issuing timely reminders

Administrative and Office Operations Management

• Responding to daily employee requests and coordinating with relevant departments
• Maintaining internal office operations and ensuring smooth communication
• Managing service providers for office operations (shared office services, cleaning, technical support, corporate support, etc.)
• Coordinating vehicle rental and related services

Coordination with Third-Party Service Providers

• Managing relationships and processes with external service providers
• Tracking Multinet/payment card systems

Occupational Health & Safety and Legal Compliance

• Liaising with the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) consultant
• Supporting implementation of legal OHS obligations, tracking mandatory forms, and addressing deficiencies

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Business Administration, or related fields
• Minimum 7 years of experience in a similar role
• Experience in accounting departments of CPA firms or international/foreign-capital companies
• Full command of the Uniform Chart of Accounts, Tax Procedure Law (VUK), Turkish Commercial Code (TTK), SGK, and tax declaration processes
• Ability to follow legal regulation updates
• Experienced in preparing trial balances, balance sheets, income statements, and other financial reports
• Knowledge of inflation and import accounting
• Preferably experienced in SGK, MUHSGK, and payroll processes
• Capable of reporting and presenting to management
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel (advanced level)
• Preferably experienced in LOGO and MS Dynamics ERP systems
• Highly responsible, detail-oriented, meticulous, and systematic
• Versatile, open to supporting tasks beyond job description, and willing to take an active role in newly established structures
• Solution-oriented and a team player
• Calm, patient, and capable of positive communication
• Residing on the European side of Istanbul or willing to relocate
• Able to adapt to flexible and remote work arrangements when necessary
• Experience in a similar sector is a plus
• Holding a Certified Public Accountant (SMMM) license is a plus

You can apply by e-mail with the customized subject

“ADV_ MU_ENG_072025 Name, Surname” and send a resume with picture or you can apply here.