Gonca Kahraman

Financial Director @ Honest Holding A.Ş. | Partner @ Moneta Global | CERTIFR, CERTIA

Kadıköy, Istanbul, Türkiye

About

With over 25 years of experience in accounting, finance, tax planning, and internal audit professions, I am a senior executive who delivers value and efficiency to businesses across national and international sectors. I hold certifications and a diploma from ACCA, the global body for professional accountants, and I have a strong background in strategic financial management, planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. As the Financial Director at Honest Holding A.Ş., a leading company in the tourism industry, I manage accounting and finance processes and lead travel agency teams for the holding company and its offices in Asia, Europe, and South America. I also handle all accounting and financial transactions for tours to various regions and continents, ensuring timely and accurate payments and collections. In addition, I oversee the internal audit department for travel agencies and its operations, ensuring compliance and quality standards. My mission is to optimize financial performance, reduce costs, enhance revenues, and drive digital transformation for the company and its clients. I am a proactive, engaging, and agile leader who seeks new ideas and opportunities for growth and innovation.

Experience

  • Honest Holding A.Ş. (2 yrs 10 mos)
    • Financial Advisor
      May 2025 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos

    • Financial Director
      Oct 2023 - Apr 2025 · 1 yr 7 mos

  • Managing Partner | Consultant at Moneta Danışmanlık ve Pazarlama Ltd.Şti.
    Jan 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 7 mos

    Providing Consultancy and Project Management services in Corporate and Business Processes, Digital Transformation, and Financial Reporting to companies in Technology, Production, Marketing, Chemistry, Tourism, and other sectors.

  • Dorak Holding (On-site)
    • Director of Finance
      Feb 2018 - Dec 2022 · 4 yrs 11 mos

      • Manage accounting and finance processes and lead travel agency teams for the holding company. • Manage accounting and finance processes for the teams of the Holding's offices in Asia, Europe, and South America.Prepare financial statements and budget reports. Present them to senior management. • Handle all accounting and financial transactions for tours to Europe, the Balkans, the Middle East, and North Africa. Collect payments from customers and make payments to suppliers. • Managing the Internal Audit Department for Travel Agencies and its operations • Ensuring efficient follow-up and collection of all outstanding payments from travel agencies within the Holding while also managing the team.

    • Director of Finance And Administration
      Jun 2012 - Feb 2018 · 5 yrs 9 mos

      • Managing all Accounting and Finance Processes and teams of the Travel Agencies within the Holding • Visiting Cappadocia Region Enterprises and Companies at regular intervals and conducting Financial and operational audits • Managing the independent audit processes of Holding and its subsidiaries with an independent auditing firm • Preparation and analysis of consolidated financial statements of Holding and its subsidiaries and tax planning

    • Director of Finance And Administration of Cappadocia Region
      May 2010 - Jun 2012 · 2 yrs 2 mos

      • Managing Financial Affairs and Finance Processes of Cappadocia Region Enterprises and Companies • Preparation and Reporting of Budgets of Regional Enterprises and Companies • Preparation of Annual and Financial Reports of the Regional Enterprises and submission to the management • Monitoring and managing the construction, opening or transfer of new investments

  • Senior Manager at Altis Danışmanlık SMMM
    Nov 2006 - May 2010 · 3 yrs 7 mos

    • Carrying out and following all accounting and financial transactions and payments of the company • Creation, restructuring and improvement of Accounting and Finance processes, staff recruitment and financial consultancy services to the companies in the company's portfolio, as well as company establishment, mergers, spin-offs and acquisitions. • Providing international bookkeeping services and preparation of Audit and Financial Reports in accordance with the GAAP rules of the countries.

  • Accounting Manager at İSMETAL, CAN METAL VE FETİYE MANGAN LTD. ŞİRKETLERİ ve ISBOR LLC UK
    Feb 2006 - Nov 2006 · 10 mos

    Executing all Accounting and Financial Transactions of companies with Metal Trade, Gold-Manganese and Boron Mines.