Expenses Accounting Manager

It’s a fast-moving environment where no two days are the same, and where you’ll be supported to build your skills, grow your career and make a real impact.

About the role

You will be responsible for:

· Lead expense accounting processes in a high-volume, dynamic FMCG environment.

· Coordinate monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing activities and ensure timely, accurate completion.

· Review general ledger accounts, journal entries, accruals, provisions, and other accounting adjustments.

· Ensure transactions are recorded in compliance with local statutory requirements and company accounting policies.

· Prepare and review account and balance sheet reconciliations and follow up on outstanding or unusual items.

· Support accounting activities related to leases, intercompany transactions, and other balance sheet accounts.

· Identify accounting issues, ensure their timely resolution, and escalate relevant matters to senior management when necessary.

· Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting processes.

· Monitor changes in accounting standards and local regulations and support implementation within accounting processes.

· Investigate accounting discrepancies and work with relevant teams to resolve them.

· Ensure business transactions are accurately reflected in the accounting records and understand their financial impact.

· Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, and enhance accounting processes.

· Contribute to finance transformation, ERP, and automation initiatives.

· Support the implementation of new accounting processes, systems, and reporting tools.

· Contribute to improvements in data quality, reporting efficiency, and accounting controls.

· Promote the effective use of digital tools across accounting operations.

Experience / skills required

· Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

· 5-8 years of experience in accounting, financial reporting, or similar finance roles.

· Experience in FMCG, consumer goods, manufacturing, or other high-volume transaction environments is preferred.

· Previous people management experience is preferred due to the leadership responsibilities of the role.

· Strong knowledge of Turkish statutory accounting practices.

· Hands-on experience in general accounting and monthly and year-end close processes.

· Experience with financial reporting, reconciliations, accruals, and provisions.

· Big Four audit experience is an advantage.

· Professional qualifications such as CPA, ACCA, SMMM, or equivalent are an advantage.

· Experience working within multinational or global organizations is preferred.

· Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

Working with Us

Flexibility is key to our success. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you so that you’re supported to manage your wellbeing and balance your priorities from day one.

We recognise and value performance, offering our people a highly competitive Rewards and Benefits package including:

Our purpose is crafting iconic drinks chosen for life’s moments. And it’s our people, with their different experiences, perspectives and talents, who make that possible.

We value diversity in its broadest sense and want everyone to feel they can belong, contribute and strive for their personal best. You’ll work alongside people with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives — challenging, supporting and learning from one another as one outstanding team.

Together, we’re constantly learning and improving, combining the strength of our people, capabilities and iconic brands to raise the bar, grow and win.

Wherever you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute, make an impact and play your part in making life’s moments mean a little more.

Ready to bring your best? This could be your opportunity.

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Worker Type :

Regular

Primary Location:

Istanbul Head Office

Additional Locations :

Job Posting Start Date :

2026-09-23