Ibrahim Atik

Experience

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  Dhl Global Forwarding

  Jul 2014 - Mar 2015

  Finance Intern
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  Deloitte Turkey

  Jan 2016 - Jun 2018

  Auditor

  • Conducted financial audits, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.• Analyzed financial statements, identified risks, and provided recommendations for improved controls.• Collaborated with clients and cross-functional teams, delivered high-quality audit services.

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  Vakko

  Jun 2018 - Jun 2019

  Budget and Reporting Executive

  • Managed a budget of $100 million and reporting processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial information.• Prepared and analyzed financial reports, including the development of a comprehensive aging receivable report to monitor and manage outstanding receivables which facilitated the early collection of 25% of outstanding debts.• Assessed and appraised opportunities for cost reduction on a regular basis, leading to a significant 40% reduction in store expenses.

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  Hareket

  Jun 2019 - Sept 2020

  Financial Controller

  • Led a team of 40 to oversee finance functions, managing revenues exceeding $15 million.• Collaborated directly with the CEO on financial matters, including performance management, budgeting, forecasting, and cash management. Implemented a new cash flow reporting system with %90 accuracy. • Improved profitability analysis for each project and managed Request for Quotation processes and receivables/payables accounts.• Regularly reviewed and evaluated cost-reduction opportunities, resulting in a 30% reduction in annual costs. Show less

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  Akinon

  Oct 2020 - Aug 2021

  Financial Controller

  • Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual balance sheets, income statements and cash flow statements in line with IFRS' requirements and presentations to the management.• Prepared monthly and weekly financial KPIs and other reporting packs for the investors by analyzing profitability of over 100 customers.• Coordinated external and internal audit activities.• Controlled the department budgets and expenses over $5 million.

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  Ecolab

  Sept 2021 - Apr 2022

  Commercial Finance Controller - Nordics & Greece

  • Provided strategic finance partnering to 11 leaders from sales and finance departments. Offered financial support for the deal analysis, contract management, pro forma P&Ls, profit management, pricing strategy, and rebate analysis.• Coordinated planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis activities of 4 countries.• Corrected a system error in SAP which led to saving of $0.7 million. • Prepared presentation materials for senior leadership in business planning, strategic review meetings, and monthly financial reviews. Show less

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  Philips

  Aug 2022 - Aug 2023

  Accounting Controller - Middle East & Turkey

  • Assumed co-responsibility with 8 finance business partners to ensure the integrity of financial and management reporting, providing advice on the impact of accounting standards on various business scenarios. • Conducted reviews of the trial balance and closing topics during monthly processes and facilitated the risk-based Financial Reporting Review for 6 companies in Middle East and Turkey.• Monitored Balance Sheet Annual Reviews, Month-End-Close and Internal Control System audits coordinated with finance and non-finance teams of 50 members, reviewed account documentation, and ensured timely reporting. • Identified and addressed risks in financial processes, directed stakeholders in finance and other departments. Successfully collaborated with stakeholders and corrected accounting entries, resulting in a significant reduction of intercompany receivables and payables within a span of a few months which saved EUR 1.2mio FX impact.• Advised the business by making early determinations on the impact of accounting guidance. Reported errors in the year-end count which led to a warehouse supplier change and saved $1 million.• Managed team KPIs, held the team accountable for targets, and supported the professional development of team members.• Supervised the external audit process for Philips Middle East and Philips Turkey. Show less

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  Compass Box

  Aug 2023 - now

  • Commercial Finance Manager

    Aug 2024 - now

  • Senior Commercial Finance Analyst

    Aug 2023 - Aug 2024