Alev Can

Finance and Administrative Affairs Manager-CPA

Istanbul, Türkiye

About

I am an experienced accounting professional with a focus on financial services and complex reporting environments. With a strong foundation in IFRS and tax preparation, I specialize in translating financial data into clear, actionable insights. Throughout my career, I have leveraged SAP products to streamline accounting workflows and ensure meticulous accuracy in financial statements. I am passionate about maintaining high-quality standards and navigating the evolving landscape of international finance.

Experience

  • Borusan Kocabıyık Vakfı (2 yrs 9 mos)
    • Finance and Administrative Affairs Manager
      Jul 2025 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo

    • Financial Affairs Unit Manager
      Nov 2023 - Jul 2025 · 1 yr 9 mos

      • Prepare annual budgets and financial forecasts in coordination with relevant departments • Monitor monthly and quarterly budget vs. actual results; analyze variances and update projections • Manage financial operations including cash flow, taxation, and monetary policy • Coordinate tax declarations, audit processes, and ensure regulatory compliance • Maintain communication and reporting with government authorities (Tax Office, Foundations Directorate, SGK, etc.) • Lead the transition to SAP S/4HANA and support ongoing system integration and optimization • Oversee accounting processes and ensure accurate and timely month-end closings • Prepare financial statements and management reports for senior leadership • Supervise administrative functions such as facility management, procurement, and office services • Develop and implement internal procedures to ensure operational efficiency and compliance • Lead and support the finance and administrative team; monitor performance and foster development • Utilize SAP and Microsoft Excel effectively for budgeting, reporting, and data analysis

  • Senior Accounting and Reporting Specialist at Nestlé
    Mar 2022 - Nov 2023 · 1 yr 9 mos

    • Recording all General Ledger transactions (AO) in accordance with IFRS and GAP in coordination with Nestle Business Services Ukraine and Brazil • Supporting Vendor Accounting processes (AP) • Activation and fixed asset transactions-Preparation and control of depreciation tables • Carrying out month and year-end period closing transactions • Preparation of monthly unit cost report • Making product price changes in the system • Disposal of sales revenue accrual records, analysis of actual and expected figures • Month-end controls of expense accrual accounts • Monthly expense records of 180 accounts • Preparation of monthly reports such as personnel coffee deduction tax calculations, Fire- counting shortage-exess transactions, VAT accruals, reporting, and analysis of department- based expenses.

  • Senior Accountant at Grant Thornton Türkiye
    May 2021 - Mar 2022 · 11 mos

    • Establishment and implementation of the accounting system • Preparing VAT, Social Security, Withholding, Stamp Duty and Advance Corporate Income Tax Returns - Annual Corporate Income Tax Return etc. issuance and submittance • Consultancy regarding Uniform Account Plan and its application • Maintaining statutory books in line with the applicable regulations and end-of-year settlements • Management of the procedures to start the implementation of e-book and e-invoice practices • E-book and e-invoice processes • Conversions between local accounting systems and international accounting methods • Preparation of monthly financial reporting • Consultancy for tax questions and proposed solutions • Regular briefings about current regulations • Complete reporting processes before the Chambers of Commerce, Tax Offices, Social Security Agencies and Municipalities, regarding capital increases, capital decreases, address changes, executive appointments, general assembly meetings etc.

  • Senior Accounting Specialist at Borusan EnBW Enerji
    Nov 2013 - May 2021 · 7 yrs 7 mos

    • Preparing and recording asset, liability, revenue and expense entries by compiling and analyzing accounting information • Preparing monthly and corporate tax declarations. (e.g. vat, final corporate tax declarations etc.) • Accounting month/year-end closing processes • Discarding IFRS editing records at the end of the month • Preparation and analysis of financial statements • Reconciling transactions; resolving discrepancies • e-invoice, e-archive processes • Preparation of supplier and customer payment list within the deadlines • Providing information to auditors for the preparation of tax and independent audit reports • Taking part in business implementation projects such as Robotron-SAP ERP FI Module • Executing business plans in coordination with investments, operations, sales-trading and R&D departments • Taking part in all other reporting and accounting processes

  • Accounting Specialist at Aksa Natural Gas
    Dec 2010 - Oct 2013 · 2 yrs 11 mos

    • Recording all purchase and sales invoices, expenses, bank statements, etc. • Preparing monthly and corporate tax declarations • Transfer pricing and conducting disguised capital transactions • Monthly bank reconciliations and valuation • Preparation and control of depreciation tables • Preparation and analysis of financial statements • Current account reconciliations • Taking an active role in the project as a key user in the SAP transition process • Preparation of reports to be submitted to the management and all other internal operations