Yalcin Arda Ozdinc

Experience

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  Six Flags

  Jun 2013 - Sept 2013

  Team Member
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  KPMG Türkiye

  Oct 2014 - Jul 2018

  Senior Auditor

  •Performed audits of companies across diverse industries, including textiles, media, and industrial products, under IFRS (IAS), Capital Market Board Regulations, and other accounting guidelines. This involved analyzing clients' business environments and strategies to enhance operational efficiency.•Executed and documented audit procedures to assess the soundness and adequacy of internal control systems, based on a comprehensive understanding of clients' general business operations.•Conducted audits for leading companies in various sectors, gaining experience in consolidation projects and evaluating the effectiveness of internal controls.•Reviewed audit findings, recommendations, and corrective actions, and discussed these with clients to ensure transparency and compliance.•Assessed the financial health of clients' internal organizations and their systems of internal control.•Assisted in the preparation and review of financial statements, ensuring compliance with relevant standards.•Provided audit services to both multinational and domestic companies across various sectors, ensuring thorough and reliable audit outcomes. Show less

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  Aegean Transportation LLC

  Sept 2018 - Mar 2020

  Financial Analyst

  •Developed and optimized schedules to cover expected workloads, and translated raw financial data into concise, readable information for reporting. •Prepared and analyzed financial plans and forecasts to assess financial status, supporting the development of budget and financial forecasting. •Investigated significant variances, developed corrective recommendations, and analyzed key drivers of variance to support strategic planning and decision-making. •Assisted in the development of business models and profitability strategies, ensuring alignment with financial goals. •Conducted financial analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities and optimize resource allocation. Show less

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  Turkcell

  Dec 2020 - now

  Executive Financial Planning Manager

  •Financial Reporting: Prepare and publish timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS standards. Conduct detailed analyses of revenue streams and expenses to identify trends and variances.Budgeting and Forecasting: Coordinate and direct the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts, monitor performance, and report variances. Support strategic planning and decision-making with accurate financial projections.•Accounting Operations: Oversee all accounting operations including Billing, A/R, A/P, General Ledger, Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting, and Revenue Recognition, ensuring accuracy and compliance.•Regulatory Compliance: Coordinate the preparation of regulatory reports and ensure adherence to accounting standards and internal policies. Research technical accounting issues to maintain compliance.•Audit Coordination: Provide support and coordination for internal and external auditors, consultants, investors, government authorities, and Turkcell Group units. Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting.•Process Improvement: Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls. Update and enhance budget, reporting, and financial control processes to increase efficiency and data accuracy.•Month-End and Year-End Close: Support month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.•Business Support: Assist business owners in financial matters, contribute to the formation of business plans, and ensure alignment of financial results with company goals. Generate detailed financial analyses and presentations to support management decision-making.•IFRS 15 Compliance: Perform contract reviews to determine appropriate revenue recognition treatment under IFRS 15.•Additional Duties: Perform additional controller duties as necessary, adapting to the evolving needs of the organization. Show less