EY Türkiye - Accounting Compliance and Reporting (ACR) - Assistant & Seniors

QUALIFICATIONS AND JOB DESCRIPTION

EY is a global leader in Assurance, Tax, Consulting and SaT (Strategy and Transactions) services. 

The insights and quality services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.

 Our 395 000 people, in more than 150 countries, are united by our shared values, which inspire our people worldwide and guide them to do the right thing, and our commitment to quality, which is embedded in who we are and everything we do. Our offices around the world use the same methodology and are linked through an integrated technology platform to enable instantaneous communication and collaboration among team members, regardless of location. As a member of EY Global, in Turkey we operate in 6 offices located in Istanbul, Istanbul (Maltepe), Ankara, Bursa, Izmir and Adana with more than 2400 people for 30 years.

Accounting Compliance and Reporting (ACR) serves our clients in Comprehensive Outsourcing,  Accounting and Finance,  Functional Outsourcing, Accounting Assistance and Consultancy (Software Implementation Support, Reporting According to International Standards of Accounting), Payroll Services and Contract Personnel (Temporary Personnel Services)

We are seeking Assistant - Seniors to join our Accounting Compliance and Reporting (ACR) team in Istanbul and to work in the Customer Office located in Ümraniye, with the following qualifications:

Responsibilities:

• Connecting the outsourced accounting data entry team with the local accounting and shared service center teams to ensure seamless communication and collaboration.
• Providing ongoing support to the client’s local accounting team during the month-end close process to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Assisting the local accounting team in preparing monthly and annual declaration data (VAT-1, VAT-2, Withholding, Stamp, GEKAP, Provisional Tax, and Corporate Tax) to ensure compliance with tax regulations.
• Conducting a thorough reconciliation of all bank accounts to ensure financial integrity and accuracy (SAP system).
• Reviewing broker fee entries.
• Reviewing POs (invoices with PO numbers and open invoices), contacting relevant persons, and correcting any errors.
• Ensuring that E-Invoice (Purchase) distributions are made completely.
• Entering customs duty payment requests from the Supply Chain team in the bank system.
• Reconciling with PO owners and uploading the file to the system so that PO provisions can be received correctly.
• Checking commission invoices on an invoice-by-invoice basis to ensure that they align with the file prepared by Commex.
• Checking weekly payment lists and confirming payments with the relevant parties.
• Making vendor reconciliations when necessary.
• Supporting other US GAAP and Local GAAP transactions when necessary.
• Performing and reviewing daily accounting transactions of clients.
• Performing month-end/quarter-end/year-end closing activities.
• Maintaining reconciliations with related and third parties.
• Preparing tax returns and other compliance requirements.
• Preparing payrolls for clients’ employees.
• Coordinating and communicating with shared service centers and clients’ tax teams resident abroad.
• Coordinating and communicating with clients’ tax offices.
• Following legislative changes and implementing when applicable.
• Coordinating with other sub-service lines of EY Tax team.
• Supervising the engagement team.

Qualifications:

• University degree, preferably in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• Knowledge of Uniform Chart of Accounts and 2–7 years of experience in general accounting.
• Excellent Excel, PowerPoint, and Word skills; experienced in reporting.
• Fluency in both written and spoken English.
• Knowledge of MS NAV, SAP, and Oracle accounting systems is an asset.
• Familiarity with e-applications such as e-invoice, e-ledger, etc.
• Proven team player with a proactive mindset.
• Ability to work flexible hours.
• SMMM qualification is an asset.