Sinan ÖZDEN

Experience

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  PwC

  Sept 2008 - Jul 2011

  Senior Auditor

  Responsible for carrying out all the auditing and reporting activities, directing the team members to produce high quality and efficient work under tight deadlines, establishing positive client relationships to provide sustainable client satisfactionCoordination and supervision of audit process on the financial statements of the Clients by performing business analysis framework (market overview, financial performance, market strategies, value creating activities) ,by assessing the comfort on internal control environment, and by analyzing the budget vs. actual financial statement deviationsAssessment of Fraud Exposure within Client sub-organizationsAnalysis of key and business risks of the Client; and configuration of likely future audit risksConsultancy on financial statements of the ClientTechnical consultancy on financial statements regarding to Turkish Legislation, General Accepted Accounting Principles issued by Capital Markets Board (SPK), International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP)Independent auditing of financial statements pursuant to the relevant audit standards, prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in Canada (Canadian GAAP), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in US (US GAAP), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in Turkey (Turkish GAAP) and generally accepted accounting principles issued by the Capital Markets Board (CMB) for different industries; especially in mining, construction, operational leasing and energy sectors.Client trainings on financial reporting standards Show less

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  Koza Gold Corporation (Koza Altın İşletmeleri A.Ş)

  Jul 2011 - May 2017

  Group Manager of Financial Planning, IFRS Reporting & Controlling Department of Koza-İpek Holding operating in wide range of sectors including Mining, Energy and Food. Three of group companies are listed in “Istanbul Stock Exchange National 30 Index” composed of Top 30 National Market companies. Cost Controlling of Group CompaniesFinancial Reporting (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, Operational Indicators)Yearly / Monthly Budgeting & ForecastingAnalysis of financial figures in line with the market, business and contract conditionsCommunication of the key financial issues to the top managementQuarterly financial reporting to public and headquarter in line with generally accepted accounting principles issued by the Capital Markets Board (CMB)”Overhead Expense ControlAnalyzing actual cash based expenditures of the Group Companies Cash forecast during the budgeting process of Group CompaniesMonthly operations gross margin reviewActual Cost vs. Budget Analysis (Budget Follow-Up)Management of commitments and contingencies of the companyCooperative act with IT Function for possible system updates (budget and technical reports from facilities of Group Companies) in terms of sound financial control proceduresImprovement of reporting and budgeting procedures of Group by integrating and adapting new system projects such as SAP Business Planning & Consolidation, Business Objects Projects.Structuring of new operations based on group controlling and reporting proceduresReviewing daily and monthly technical reports of facilitiesPerforming analysis of loan opportunities of Group Companies Planning, Reporting & Controlling Team ManagementSubsidiary Finance Team Management Show less Cost ControllingFinancial Reporting (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, Operational Indicators)Yearly / Monthly Budgeting & ForecastingQuarterly financial reporting to public and headquarter in line with generally accepted accounting principles issued by the Capital Markets Board (CMB)”Overhead Expense ControlMonthly operations gross margin reviewActual Cost vs. Budget Analysis (Budget Follow-Up)Cooperative act with IT Function for possible system updates (budget and technical reports from facilities of Group Companies) in terms of sound financial control proceduresReviewing daily and monthly technical reports of facilities Show less

  • Financial Planning, Reporting & Controlling Manager

    Jan 2013 - May 2017

  • Financial Controller

    Jul 2011 - Jan 2013
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  Saint-Gobain

  Mar 2018 - Feb 2021

  Financial Reporting & Accounting Unit Manager

  Unit Manager of Financial Planning, IFRS Reporting, Accounting & Controlling Department of Rigips Turkey, subsidiary of Saint-Gobain Group (operating in building materials sector and present in 67 countries with more than 179,000 employees). Rigips Turkey is mainly focused on production and distribution of building plasters, plasterboards and mortars.Cost Controlling of plants operationsFinancial Reporting (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, Operational Indicators)Managing month end financial closing end ensuring proper recognition of results for supported segments of the organization, as well as analysis and review of overall business unit resultsMonthly group financial reporting to headquarter in line with IFRS and Saint-Gobain Group Accounting Policy.Central coordination of forecasting and budgeting across the organization. Developing and executing an effective planning process from input to submission, with all necessary management reportingYearly / Monthly Budgeting & ForecastingMonthly operations gross margin reviewActual Cost vs. Budget Analysis (Budget Follow-Up)Communication of the key financial issues to the top management Improvement of cost accounting, reporting and budgeting procedures of Rigips Turkey by integrating and adapting new system projects such as Microsoft Dynamics, Business Intelligence Projects.Accounting, Reporting & Controlling Team ManagementEstablishing short and long-range departmental goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures. Developing finance, accounting, billing, and auditing procedures. Establishing and maintaining appropriate internal control safeguardsReviewing monthly technical reports of facilitiesPerforming analysis of loan opportunities Show less

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  Eldorado Gold Corporation

  Mar 2021 - Aug 2023

  Finance Manager

  Head of Finance at Kışladağ Gold Mine - Tuprag, a subsidiary of Eldorado Gold Corporation which is a Canadian mid-tier gold and base metals producer with 25 years of experience building and operating mines in Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Eldorado Gold is having two operating gold mines and many exploration projects in Turkey.Managed and tracked an annual capital spending budget of over $100 million and an operational spending budget of over $150 million.Leading the Finance, Accounting, Controlling and Sales functions.Finance, Accounting, Reporting & Controlling, Sales Team ManagementManaging banking relationships, cash management and other treasury related activities.Providing an oversight on tax, internal controls and audit related matters.Managing month end financial closing end ensuring proper recognition of results for supported segments of the organization, as well as analysis and review of overall business unit results.Managing of monthly group financial reporting to headquarter in line with IFRS and Eldorado Gold Group Accounting Policy.Central coordination of forecasting and budgeting across the organization. Developing and executing an effective planning process by quarterly and yearly.Communication of the key financial issues to the top managementImprovement of finance, reporting and budgeting processes of Eldorado Gold Turkey by integrating and adapting new system projects such as SAP and Business Intelligence Projects.Establishing and maintaining of all internal financial controls including sales, purchasing, treasury, and fixed asset inventories records to ensure policies are enforced according to SOX Control Framework.Establishing short and long-range departmental goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures. Show less

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  İşbir Sünger Sanayi. A.Ş.

  Sept 2023 - Jan 2024

  Chief Financial Officer

  CFO of İşbir Sünger, İşbir Yatak, and İşbir Ziraat brands owned by İşbir Holding, which is operating in production, sales and distribution of high-quality flexible polyurethane foam, mattress, home textile and related furniture products with 55 years of experience.