Accounting Lead

About the role

ASICS is looking for an experienced, detail-oriented Accounting Lead to join its growing team in Istanbul, Türkiye. The role manages end-to-end accounting operations, improves the ERP system, ensures compliance with Turkish accounting and tax regulations, and keeps accurate financial records in line with ASICS' global standards. It covers financial closing, accounts payable and receivable, cash flow monitoring and financial reporting.

Key responsibilities

• Manage daily accounting operations and record all financial transactions accurately and on time according to Turkish accounting regulations and the Uniform Chart of Accounts.
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable, including reconciliations, outstanding balances, payment schedules and collection tracking.
• Monitor cash flow, track incoming and outgoing payments and support cash flow planning and liquidity management.
• Coordinate monthly, quarterly and annual accounting closing and prepare and review balance sheets, income statements (P&L) and other financial reports.
• Prepare and coordinate tax declarations and statutory filings, and manage e-invoicing, e-archive and e-ledger processes.
• Oversee import accounting, including customs documentation, import costs, cost allocation and file reconciliation.
• Act as a contact for external accountants, financial advisors, tax consultants and auditors, and support IFRS reporting and reconciliation with group reporting.
• Support budgeting, expense monitoring, financial analysis and risk identification, and propose process improvements and ERP enhancements.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of hands-on accounting experience, preferably in multinational companies or international business environments.
• Strong knowledge of Turkish accounting principles, tax legislation and the Uniform Chart of Accounts.
• Good command of written and spoken English.

Required skills

• Accounts payable, accounts receivable, payment management and cash flow monitoring.
• General ledger, month-end and year-end closing, and financial statement preparation.
• Import accounting and Turkish tax declarations, statutory reporting, e-invoicing, e-archive and e-ledger.
• ERP (NetSuite) and accounting systems; advanced Excel and MS Office.
• IFRS knowledge is a strong advantage.