Accountant - Visa Application Centre Operations

About the role

VAS Global Services is looking for an experienced Accountant to manage the financial activities of its Visa Application Centre operations in Istanbul, Turkey. The role covers branch accounting, cash and revenue reconciliation, financial reporting, payroll support, refunds, audit preparation and financial compliance. It works closely with the central Finance team and operational departments to keep financial records accurate, internal controls effective and day-to-day operations smooth.

Key responsibilities

• Manage daily financial transactions and keep accurate accounting records.
• Handle cash collections, visa fees, VAS revenue, POS settlements and bank deposits.
• Manage billing, fee collection, service charges and revenue postings.
• Process and monitor refunds, waivers and revenue adjustments.
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly financial and revenue reports.
• Perform cash, bank, POS and revenue reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Support payroll processing, including attendance, overtime, allowances, deductions and incentives.
• Monitor revenue, transaction volumes, payroll costs and operational expenses.
• Support budgeting, cost control, vendor payments and expense management.
• Maintain audit-ready records and support internal, statutory and external audits.
• Ensure compliance with Turkish tax regulations, statutory requirements, accounting standards and internal controls.
• Coordinate with the central Finance team and work with operational and administrative teams; identify improvements to accounting procedures and controls.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• 4-5 years of experience in accounting, finance or audit.
• Experience supporting payroll processing, incentives, allowances and deductions.
• Good knowledge of Turkish tax regulations, statutory compliance and financial controls.
• Experience supporting internal and external audits.
• Experience in BPO, visa services, travel, tourism, hospitality, banking or service-centre operations is an advantage.
• CPA, ACCA, CMA or an equivalent professional qualification is preferred.

Required skills

• Cash, bank, POS and revenue reconciliation
• Financial reporting and accounting operations
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and accounting or ERP systems
• Budgeting, cost control and financial analysis
• Analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail