Role purpose

Reporting into the Turkey Finance Manager and Controls lead, the key purpose of this role is to:

Support the Turkey Finance Manager and be responsible for general accounting and finance duties including:

- Maintaining and reconciling general ledger accounts

- Assisting with month end and year end closes

- Assisting with budget/forecast preparation

- Assisting with group reportings

- Preparation of periodic financial analysis

Key accountabilities

Review and management reporting of financial and management accountsResponsible for managing the year end statutory audit and ad hoc audit queriesStatutory Central Bank reporting and relationshipManage Internal audit and responseContribute to identify efficiencies, savings, process improvementsProduce month-end management reportAssist with board meetings/ JV partners information requestsAssist with new projects – eg. WBNsAssist with budget, quarterly forecast and weekly flash preparationPL and BS reviewsRecommend process ImprovementsAssist with Operations/Management queriesAssist with external Audit relationshipAssist with Taxation, E-Ledger and E-Invoice proceduresAssist with the equivalent tasks as above and participate in/manage Region wide projects – e.g. Petty cash procedures, Banking facilities, Compliance/Internal Audit matters etc.

Role-specific experience and skills

Minimum Educational degree: Business Administration or Economy GraduateRelevant experience in Financial Control, Regulatory and Audit frameworkGood commercial skills – ability to be a business partner and contribute to commercial business successSAP Knowledge would be preferrableGood excel skills

General experience and personal qualities

Leadership

Self-aware, open-minded with a high degree of personal and professional integrity

Commercial acumen

Strong commercial acumen and ability to apply solid commercial judgment in their area of expertise

Strong relationships

The ability to build and manage relationships, developing trust and credibility with customers, partners, peers, teams, internal and external stakeholders

Performance and results focus

A strong record of performance delivery in their area of expertise, through increased sales, cost management , performance against KPIs and good P&L managementThe ability to analyse issues, develop solutions and influence key decisions, balancing risk with resultsDrive customer focus in everything we do to gain and retain high quality customers for the long term success of Travelex