Abdullah MERCANLI

Tax Consultant | Financial Advisor | Chartered Accountant | Payroll Specialist

Istanbul, Türkiye

About

As a Co-Founder and Tax Manager at A&M Consulting Co., I provide comprehensive financial services to global investors, companies, institutions, and individuals in Istanbul and all of Turkey. With over 20 years of experience in the field, I have developed a strong expertise in accounting, tax, bookkeeping, HR, and payroll services. My mission is to offer affordable and high-quality solutions that meet the diverse needs of our clients. I am passionate about helping businesses grow and thrive by managing their finances effectively. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management from Anadolu University and several certifications in accounting and tax. I am also proficient in English, which enables me to communicate effectively with clients from different backgrounds.

Experience

  • Co-Founder - Tax & Payroll Consultant at A&M Consulting Co.
    Sep 2019 - Present · 6 yrs 10 mos

    A&M Consulting Co. has been providing invest, accounting, tax, bookkeeping, HR & payroll services and Management Concultancy services to the global investors, companies, institutions also individuals in istanbul and all of Turkey with its team high qualified and experienced more than 20 years experience with affodible price. Here are our professional services; • Company establishment • Formation of Branch or Rep. office • Tax registration • Book-keeping • Tax refund • Human Resources Services • Payroll Services • Social Security registration • Filling of tax returns(monthly, quarterly and annual) • Filling of social security declaration • Tax Return www.a-m.com.tr

  • Tax Manager at Uniexpress Int. Holding
    Jul 2021 - Jul 2023 · 2 yrs 1 mo

    • To manage relationships with banks and follow up to bank accounts, cheques, credit cards, installment of loans and to make periodical controls and reconciliate all of them • To prepare the Budget and Cash Flow Statement as weekly, monthly and annual also to make all payments accordingly this and to analyze and to report the deviations of budget • To prepare of tax declarations such as VAT, WHT, CIT and Stamp Tax also to carry out of transactions of VAT return, • Periodically to check that fixed assets are calculated according to the procedures and the expenses are recorded at the end of the period, • To follow up the Receivable & Payable accounts and carry out the processes • To prepare and report of the Trial Balance, Profit or Lose Statement, Balance Sheet according to GAAP • Administer employee benefits programs, such as health insurance, retirement plans, and employee welfare schemes. • To oversee the administration of various types of leave, including vacation, sick leave, maternity/paternity leave, and other statutory or company-specific leaves. • Track and accrue practices such as execution, debt, advance payment, bonus, reward, penalty, etc. in accordance with legislation, • Prepare SGK declarations and manage SGK / İŞKUR processes, • Follow up legal processes related to the Ministry of Labor, İŞKUR and SGK and ensure that incentives are obtained, • Preparation and control of monthly salary calculations and payrolls of employees, • Preparation of monthly payroll summary and preparation of accounting reports • Delivering Payroll Services according to Turkish regulations and labor law • Calculation of severance and notice pay for those leaving the job • Follow-up of legal legislation, application of the processes according to the legislation • Coordinating and ensuring employees' personal files are up to date • Conducting employment and exit processes by the law

  • Finance & Payroll Executive at Babirus Medikal Malzemeler Limited Şirketi
    Dec 2017 - Dec 2020 · 3 yrs 1 mo

  • Finance & Accounting Manager at Sigma Telecom LLC
    Jan 2015 - Dec 2017 · 3 yrs

    This group Co. is active in Telecom, IT and VOIP business on around the world I was reporting all accounting and financial reports to CEO and I was responsible for; • To prepare and to record also to make periodical control of invoices of sales, receiving and return in accordance with GAAP & IFRS • The periodical checks of fixed assets are calculated according to the procedures and the expenses are recorded at the end of the period, • To calculate and save of the difference of foreign exchanges • To follow up the Receivable & Payable accounts and to carry out of the processes, • To prepare of Budget and Cash Flow Statement of group as weekly and monthly according to GAAP & IFRS and to make all payments accordingly that also analyze and to report the deviations of budget, • To prepare of tax declarations such as WTH, I-II VAT, Income and Stamp Tax also to carry out of transactions of VAT return, • To prepare of Payroll Lists and carrying out process of Social Securuty, • To manage relationsheep with banks, conducting credit negotiations, periodic control and reconciliation of checks, bank accounts • To prepare and report of the Trial Balance, Profit or Lose Statement, Balance Sheet according to GAAP & IFRS, • Periodic control of construction site safes and checking of documents and records related to expenditures made • Execution of work and residence permit procedures for foreign employees • To liaise with Sworn in CPA and Independent Auditors • To manage all of accounting and financial processes and Finance Team

  • Accounting, Finance & Payroll Responsible at Pals Counstruction Co.
    Feb 2012 - Mar 2015 · 3 yrs 2 mos

    At The Pals Co., which operated in the construction sector in Basra, Iraq, I was responsible for a range of financial tasks, including: • Preparing, recording, and performing periodic reviews of invoices • Preparing periodicly Cash Flow Statements, managing payments accordingly, & analyzing/reporting budget deviations. • Conducting periodic checks of fixed assets, calculating them per procedures, and recording expenses at period-end. • Calculating and recording foreign exchange differences. • Preparing and reporting the Trial Balance, Profit & Loss Statement, and Balance Sheet in compliance with GAAP. • Preparing tax declarations, including Withholding Tax, I-II VAT, Income Tax, and Stamp Tax, and managing VAT return transactions. • Conducting periodic audits of construction site safes and verifying documents and records related to expenditures. • Managing Receivable & Payable accounts and overseeing their processes. • Coordinating and executing foreign branch openings and financial activities. • Handling work and residence permit procedures for foreign employees. • Managing relationships with banks, conducting credit negotiations, and performing periodic checks and reconciliations of checks, bank accounts, and loan installments. • Monitoring and ensuring the accuracy of Letters of Guarantee (LGs) and maintaining up-to-date records. • Following up on Letters of Credit (LCs) and ensuring their completion. • Administering various types of leave (vacation, sick leave, maternity/paternity leave). • Tracking and accruing items such as garnishments, debts, advances, bonuses, rewards, penalties, etc., in line with legislation. • Preparing SGK declarations and overseeing SGK / İŞKUR processes. • Preparing and verifying monthly employee salary calculations and payroll. • Calculating severance and notice pay for departing employees. • Ensuring that employee personal files are accurate and up to date. • Managing hiring and termination processes in compliance with labor laws.