Country Accounting Manager

Job description

At Avolta, our people are at the driving force behind our success. With a team of over 76,000 individuals representing more than 150 nationalities, we are a truly global company driven by passion, innovation, and excellence. Born from the combination of Dufry and Autogrill, Avolta is redefining the travel experience through the dedication and expertise of our diverse workforce. Across 73 countries and 1,000 locations, our teams bring energy, creativity, and commitment to delivering world-class travel retail and food & beverage experiences. We operate across multiple channels - including airports, motorways, cruise ships, ports, railways, and more - offering endless opportunities for collaboration and growth. Our people are empowered to make an impact, supported by a culture that values teamwork, development, and innovation. Sustainability and social responsibility are embedded in our strategy, ensuring we grow in a way that benefits both our employees and the communities we serve. Are you looking for a dynamic, international career where your contributions truly matter? Join Avolta and be part of a team that’s shaping the future of travel - together. In Türkiye, Avolta operates Duty Free and F&B stores at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport, along with Duty Free stores at Kayseri and Çukurova Airports. For the role we are recruiting for will report directly to the Deputy General Manager - Finance & Administration and will provide corporate-level support across all operations. We are looking for an experienced candidate to join our team as a Country Accounting Manager , based at İstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport. PURPOSE OF THE ROLE To manage the company’s accounting operations in full compliance with local legislation and Group Accounting Policies, including overseeing internal controls, ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, minimize financial risks, and support the company’s strategic and operational financial objectives. RESPONSIBILITIES Manage all accounting operations in accordance with local regulations and global accounting policies. Monitor Tax Procedure Law, VAT regulations, and other legislative changes, and implement required updates. Ensure accurate and timely execution of e-invoice, e-archive, and e-ledger processes. Ensure accurate, compliant, and timely maintenance of all company accounting records by effectively using SAP modules; manage SAP-based financial entries, data integrity, and system-driven controls in line with legal requirements and internal policies. Having sufficient knowledge and competency in inflation accounting and foreign currency translation in line with IFRS and Group financial reporting requirements. Safeguard the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of accounting records to minimize financial risks. Plan and execute month-end closing activities and report results to the local direct reporting manager and Global Finance. Review general ledger transactions, oversee account reconciliations, and improve processes where needed. Manage intercompany transactions and ensure timely reconciliations. Prepare local statutory financial statements and ensure compliance with reporting requirements. Define, implement and ensure execution of internal control mechanisms (as per the Group ICS requirements) as well as to ensure proper segregation of duties. Coordinate annual and periodic external audit processes and provide required documentation for both, local statutory process as well as for Group audit process. Manage fixed asset records, depreciation schedules, and related asset processes. Execute official procedures for new store openings and prepare required documentation. Prepare general assembly files and manage notary and other official institution processes. Oversee archiving activities for official company documents. Coordinate with the Shared Service Center on accounting processes. Support the Country Finance Director in operational and strategic finance matters and act as back up when not in office. Identify and implement process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency. KEY QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree from relevant university programs. Excellent command of English (spoken & written). Minimum 5 years of experience in international audit companies and accounting or finance management roles. Strong financial and data analysis skills. Ideally should have experience dealing with Shared Service Centers. Basic knowledge on PCAOB enviorment would be a plus. Ability to design and execute efficient processes. Proficiency in SAP and MS Office. Advanced time management and organizational skills. Detail-oriented, proactive, and solution-focused mindset. Due to certain email system settings, some of our messages may occasionally land in your junk or spam folder. To ensure you don’t miss any important updates regarding your application, please check these folders regularly and mark our emails as ‘Not Spam’ if needed. We look forward to connecting with you soon!