Chief Accountant

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Hiring Remotely in İstanbul, Şişli, İstanbul, TUR
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Senior level
Security • Appliances • Manufacturing
The Role
Lead a two-person accounting and finance team for the Turkish manufacturing entity. Own tax, statutory, IFRS, and group reporting; oversee Big 4 audits, SAP implementation, customs reconciliations, inventory controls, payroll reviews, transfer pricing, profitability, and Free Zone compliance. Liaise with Turkish tax authorities, customs officials, and Free Zone administration while ensuring accurate accounting and supporting broader business objectives.
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Ajax Systems is an international tech company and the largest manufacturer of security systems in Europe, with over 4.5 million end users and 330K PRO users in more than 180 countries worldwide. The company offers end-to-end solutions for protecting homes and businesses оf any scale. To date, Ajax product portfolio includes 280 devices for intrusion protection, video surveillance, fire and life safety, and comfort and automation. The company employs 6,000 specialists.
 
In Türkiye we are not only represented as a global brand, but also as a local manufacturer. Our facility covers over 8,000 m² and produces millions of devices, representing a full range of Ajax products.
 
The company emerged against the backdrop of revolution and war. That's why resilience is the cornerstone of the brand's DNA, and the fight against evil by creating the best security and automation devices is Ajax unwavering mission.

Responsibilities:

    1. Team Leadership:

  • Manage, mentor, and develop a team of 2 finance and accounting professionals.
  • Organize workload, delegate tasks, and ensure high quality and accuracy of output.
    1. Reporting & Big 4 Audit:

  • End-to-end responsibility for Tax, Statutory, and Group Management/IFRS reporting.
  • Supervise and successfully pass Big 4 audits (both for group consolidation purposes and for securing/confirming PIT tax exemptions in the Free Zone).
    1. ERP Implementation (SAP): Play an active key role in designing, implementing, and rolling out SAP for the local entity.

    2. Reconciliation & Customs Accounting:

  • Reconcile customs records with local bookkeeping and financial accounting.
  • Ensure compliance with all accounting and reporting specifics of the Desbas Free Zone.
    1. Operational Controls & Inventory: Supervise scrapping processes, scrap accounting, and components returned to suppliers.

    2. Payroll Review: Perform high-level reviews of payroll calculations, social security compliance, and proper reflection in accounting and reporting.

    3. Tax & Government Relations: Direct interaction and liaison with Turkish tax authorities, customs officials, and the Desbas Free Zone management administration.

    4. Transfer Pricing (TP) & Profitability: Monitor Transfer Pricing compliance and ensure proper gross margin control for the local entity.

    5. Ad-Hoc Duties: Execute other finance, operational, or business-related tasks as assigned by the Deputy Group CFO and company management to support business growth.

Requirements:

  • 5+ years in a senior accounting/finance leadership role within a manufacturing enterprise.
  • Deep understanding of Turkish Free Zone regulations and tax incentives.
  • Hands-on experience with SAP (ERP) implementation/usage and Big 4 audit procedures.
  • Turkish — Fluent / Native (essential for interaction with tax authorities, customs, and auditors).
  • English — Upper-Intermediate / Advanced (for regular interaction with Group HQ and executives).

We offer:

  • A strong and well-coordinated team of professionals.
  • Ambitious tasks and challenges.
  • Being a part of the emerging leadership in the security space.

Skills Required

  • 5+ years of experience in a senior accounting or finance leadership role within a manufacturing enterprise
  • Deep understanding of Turkish Free Zone regulations and tax incentives
  • Hands-on experience with SAP ERP implementation or usage
  • Experience with Big 4 audit procedures
  • Fluent or native Turkish language proficiency
  • Upper-intermediate or advanced English proficiency
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The Company
HQ: Kyiv
1,499 Employees
Year Founded: 2011

What We Do

The largest manufacturer of security systems in Europe. Designed and developed in Ukraine

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