Business Controller

As a leading distributor of speciality chemicals and ingredients, Azelis both continue to grow and develop in the world and in Turkey. We have around 2,200 collegues across the world in more than 50 countries and support all of our colleagues with a dynamic working environment where everyone contributes to the growth and success of the business.

We are looking for a Business Controller who will directly report to finance director and work close with the local management team and regional controlling team.

Main Responsibilities;

• Ensure all financial reporting is in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (IFRS) and in compliance with all regulatory financial reporting requirements and Azelis Accounting Policies.

• Oversee the annual audit cycle, liaise and represent the company with external auditors and 3rd party service providers, where applicable

• Responsible for ensuring the presence and functioning of internal controls over the company and financial reporting.

• Coordinating the company’s budgeting/forecasting processes by collecting, integrating and consolidating the data generated by company functions. Preparing the budgeted/forecasted financial statements of the company.

• Providing timely analysis and explaining the variances compared to plan. Verifying the operating performance of the company by preparing margin, cost and OWC analysis.

• Assisting to identify risk & opportunities within the performance of the company

• Support the expected merger of two Azelis companies located in Turkey.

• Lead local projects, inclusion implementations / upgrades of IT systems and improvements of processes and procedures

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Business Administration or equivalent financial qualification,

• 5+ years of experience in financial controlling (having experience in big4 audit firms is preferred)

• Strong technical expertise and knowledge in accounting standards, IFRS.

• Strong knowledge of MS Office Programs

• Knowledge on Dynamics-AX is an asset

• Excellent communication skills, ability to liaise with people at all levels

• Team Player, self-disciplined, analytic and result oriented

• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

• Ability to plan and prioritize

• Proficiency in written and verbal English

Why this opportunity is worth applying for

• You will experience a challenging job within a dynamic and growing company culture,

• You will be part of an open and team oriented international environment

• You will enjoy a job with a lot of autonomy, but where you can also count on support from your team and colleagues .