New York, New York, United States
Over the course of my 20+ year career, I have gained extensive expertise in various areas such as accounting, finance, auditing, tax consultancy, leadership, and management. I hold a master’s degree in Accounting and Finance from Istanbul Marmara University and a second master’s degree in Business Management and Leadership from the City University of New York (CUNY). I have had the opportunity to work with both national and multinational companies, which has significantly broadened my knowledge and professional perspective. Additionally, I have held a Turkish CPA license since 2009. For the first 11 years of my career, I worked for auditing companies in Istanbul. Following this, I transitioned to a role as Head of Finance and Enterprises at TMV, where I was eventually promoted to CEO of Maarif Foundation USA. I have visited over 65 countries and collaborated with Big Four auditing firms across the globe. I have overseen budgets of over $100 million and enhanced financial efficiency by 25% to 100% across the companies I have supported. My distinguished qualifications include keen attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, creativity, a results-driven mindset, high motivation, and being a sought-after, self-motivated team leader.
• Directing the management of Maarif Foundation USA’s entire operations including the operations of the its Maarif School and other educational programs and activities carried out in the United States. • Directing the management of all administrative and financial operations of the school. • Responsible for executing and directing Maarif Foundation USA’s other educational and social programs in the United States, as well as its Public Relations, Marketing and Community Relations activities. • Directing the management of overall operations of the Maarif School to ensure that the school’s activities are in compliance with the Foreign Entity’s worldwide educational policies and standards. • Develop, implement and manage the organization’s overall budget to ensure adequate funding for the continued operations and effective programs • Directing the administration of the Maarif School funds per the approved budget and monitor the monthly cash flow of the organization. • Developing and maintaining relationships with banking, insurance, and outside accounting and legal professionals to facilitate financial activities • Ensuring that the organization complies with all legislation covering taxation and withholding payments. • Working closely with the Board of Directors to develop various program objectives in the U.S. and take necessary steps to implement such objectives. • Directing the management of educational programs in the U.S. to make sure all programs contribute to the parent entity’s worldwide mission. • Developing and implementing international social and educational exchange programs between the United States and other countries in the Americas. • Evaluating, assessing and making necessary changes regarding the delivery of the educational and social programs across the U.S. in a continuous effort to improve program quality. • Developing and implementing operational and business plans to provide scholarships to students throughout all educational phases.
* Set up finance department at the first startup of the Foundation. * Created accounting and financial manuals. * Attended and contributed the budget processes. * Led $100 million+ budget. * Headed human resources department for 4 months at the first startup. * Prepared all financial statements and made all tax declaration to the Tax Office. * Has been fulfilled import & export procedures. * Prepared all requested financials in monthly basis to Turkish Republic Presidential Strategy and Budget Presidency. * Has always been communicated with Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Education for the budget processes. * Consolidated financial statements of branches and subsidiaries of Foundation all over the world. * Headed Internal Audit of the finance departments of the branches and subsidiaries of the Foundation. * Led a team of 20+ employees. * Prepared due diligence and financial analysis reports for new investment projects of the Foundation. * Leaded Share Purchase Agreements (SPA) and projects. * Has been active role in company structuring and governance in Foundation's investments all over the world. * Worked with Big Fours all over the world for financial purposes of the Foundation. * Contributed a lot in creating ERP system of the Foundation. * Permanent member of the most important commissions of the Foundation like procurement tenders, student fee pricing, establishing new education institution etc. * Responsible for the financial traffic of more than 100 enterprises of the Foundation.
• Partnered of an independent auditing company, experienced IFRS. • Audited top 10 well-known companies open to public in Turkey. • Very experienced in consolidating financial tables. • Perfect user of the most common accounting softwares like; ETA, LOGO, MICRO, LKS, TIGER • Having knowledge of most well-known ERP systems like SAP and others. • Expert in due diligence, acquisition and merger projects.
• Holding CPA license since 2009, audited firms more than 15 years, • Having deep expertise on accounting, auditing, finance and tax consultancy to national and multinational companies. • Having professional experience of designing and implementation of accounting systems, financial modeling, investment appraisals and business plan development. • Expert in reporting of full certification service described in Turkish Tax Regulations, • Expert in due diligence, acquisition and merger projects, • Worked with several sectors such as Textile, Chemicals, Cosmetics, Lighting, Health, Telecommunication, Construction, Ironmongery, Tourism, Jewelry etc. • Very experienced in preparation of finance and accounting manuals. • Ability to review financial statements, analyze financial data, prepare detailed reports projections and statements. • Active role in budget process, reporting and consolidation of financial statements. • Can evaluate and prepare budget reports annually. • Involvement to the projects related expense optimization. • Managed and very experienced in human resources and procurement procedures. • Perfect user of the most common accounting softwares like; ETA, LOGO, MICRO, LKS, TIGER • Having knowledge of most well known ERP systems like SAP and others. • Excellent computers skills in Microsoft Office programs • Strong attention to details, well organized, creative, highly driven and self-motivated team leader. • Led a team of 10+ employees.