ACCOUNTING CONTROLLER SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS
Published: Oct 31, 2024 - The Accounting Controller with a comprehensive grasp of accounting and financial reporting, including R2R/I2P/I2C/Tax processes, IFRS, and Local GAAP, alongside proficiency in ERP/SAP/HFM and Merlin systems. Expertise encompasses adherence to local accounting standards, statutory requirements, and Capital Market Board regulations for listed companies, with fluency in both English and Turkish. This role demonstrates strong leadership and a proactive approach in a dynamic, matrixed organization, committed to driving continuous improvement in financial operations and reporting processes.
Essential Hard and Soft Skills for a Standout Accounting Controller Resume
- Financial Reporting
- Budgeting
- Forecasting
- Cost Accounting
- Internal Controls
- Financial Analysis
- GAAP Compliance
- Tax Compliance
- Auditing
- ERP Systems
- Analytical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Leadership
- Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Decision-Making
- Adaptability
- Teamwork
- Strategic Thinking
Summary of Accounting Controller Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume
1. BS in Accounting with 7 years of Experience
- Good understanding and working knowledge of IND AS
- Monthly Accounting and book closure
- Experience with the preparation of Financial Statements as per IND AS and the Consolidation process
- Experience in handling of Statutory and Internal Audits
- Experience with CARO and IFCMsis
- Experience with New Acquisition & Merger Accounting
- Experience with Impairment Process and Accounting
- Ability to schedule, Note to Accounts & Audit
- Ability to review contracts from IND AS 115 and 116
2. BA in Finance with 6 years of Experience
- Knowledge in accounting and financial reporting, (R2R/I2P/I2C/Tax processes, IFRS, Local GAAP)
- Experience with local-specific accounting, statutory and, Capital Market Board requirements for a listed company
- Experience with ERP / SAP / HFM and Merlin
- Fluent in English and Turkish, both verbal as well as in writing
- Strong leadership skills
- Hands-on, proactive, able to work in a fast-paced matrix organization,
- Ability to work and delegate work under severe time pressure and effectively communicate with finance and business leadership
- Ability to build strong direct and indirect teams and lead and inspire others
- Drive continuous improvement agenda in the financial and transactional processes, and monthly closing and reporting processes
- Rigor and precision in checks, analysis of the causes of anomalies, and descriptions of anomalies encountered for corrections.
3. BS in Business Administration with 5 years of Experience
- Experience with preparing financial statements.
- Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process.
- Experience with inventory management and controls.
- Fluent in English (verbal and written)
- Solid knowledge of IFRS
- Understanding of tax accounting principles in order to be able to communicate effectively with a local vendor on local legislation (corporate tax, WHT, VAT, local taxes, payroll taxes)
- Good understanding of all key business processes across functional areas
- Ability to interpret and analyze financial statements
- Ability to track any discrepancies to the core/primary transaction and implement effective resolution
- Experience in financial control
- Good excel and reporting skills.