Financial Controller - Soho House Istanbul

We are looking for a "Financial Controller" with the qualifications below:

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or master's degree in accounting, business, economics, finance, or a related field,


• SMMM certification preferred


• 7+ years of experience in a Finance leadership role and 5+ years of experience in the hospitality sector, preferably within an international firm


• Advanced excel and analytical skills


• Proficient in various financial software applications and programs


• Management experience; leadership skills; interpersonal skills


• Honesty; integrity; reliability


• Attention to detail; organisational skills; critical thinking and problem-solving skills


• Ability to maintain a high level of business relationship with all partners


• Excellent command of Turkish & English, verbal & written

Main Duties:

• Oversee all local company accounts and investments, ensuring all transactions are properly recorded, filed, and reported


• Provide financial leadership to the organization


• Analyse and communicate monthly business results with GM to partners on regular meetings


• Ensure compliance with local accounting and tax regulations and standards


• Motivate and lead the finance team


• Manage Billing, Accounts Receivables/Payables, Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting and Revenue Recognition


• Create weekly, monthly and annual reports to identify results, trends, and financial forecasts


• Overview cash flow by tracking transactions and regularly reviewing internal reports


• Suggest updates and improvements for accounting systems, e.g. invoicing


• Ensure that all financial transactions are properly recorded, filed, and reported


• Collaborate with auditing services to ensure proper compliance with all local regulations


• Develop budgets and financial plans for the local company based on research and data reports


• Review all financial plans and budgets regularly to look for cost reduction opportunities


• Examine all financial reports and data closely to check for discrepancies


• Manage and comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings


• Support the Europe FD to create consistent Finance processes across Europe


• Complete regular balance sheet reconciliations for the site


• Keep the Europe FD fully up to date on key issues and site performance


• Additional ad-hoc duties as requested.