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Chief accountant

Ajax Systems· Manufacturing Departament – Manufacturing Team
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IstanbulFull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Chief accountant for an international tech company (Ajax Systems) with focus on tax, statutory, IFRS reporting, ERP implementation (SAP), and compliance within a Turkish Free Zone (Desbas).

Responsibilities

  • Manage, mentor, and develop a team of 2 finance and accounting professionals.
  • Organize workload, delegate tasks, and ensure high quality and accuracy of output.
  • End-to-end responsibility for Tax, Statutory, and Group Management/IFRS reporting.
  • Supervise and successfully pass Big 4 audits (group consolidation and PIT exemptions in Free Zone).
  • Play an active key role in designing, implementing, and rolling out SAP for the local entity.
  • Reconcile customs records with local bookkeeping and financial accounting.
  • Ensure compliance with accounting and reporting specifics of the Desbas Free Zone.
  • Supervise scrapping processes, scrap accounting, and components returned to suppliers.
  • Perform high-level reviews of payroll calculations, social security compliance, and proper reflection in accounting and reporting.
  • Direct interaction with Turkish tax authorities, customs officials, and Desbas Free Zone management.
  • Monitor Transfer Pricing compliance and ensure proper gross margin control for the local entity.
  • Execute other finance, operational, or business-related tasks as assigned by Deputy Group CFO and management.

Qualifications

  • Turkish — Fluent / Native (essential)
  • English — Upper-Intermediate / Advanced
  • 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

Skills

Required:Team leadershipTax, statutory, and IFRS reportingSAP

Benefits

  • We Offer: Opportunity to work in a recognized and innovative security manufacturer.
  • Chance to take on new challenges, advance your career, and make a meaningful impact.
  • Dynamic environment that encourages creativity and critical thinking.
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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