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.