ILAYDA OZTURK
Sydney,Australia
Summary
Detail-oriented Industrial Engineering graduate with a strong background in financial reporting and analysis, seeking opportunities in the finance sector. Open to leveraging expertise to explore roles in marketing and contribute to organizational growth through strategic initiatives. Versatile professional adept in financial analysis, audit support, account reconciliations and collections. Proficient in preparing financial statements, monitoring controls and completing closings. Highly detail-oriented, proactive, and diligent.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Officer
International Maarif Schools of Australia
Sydney, Australia
03.2023 - Current
- Prepare accurate financial statements, reports, and budgets, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Manage accounts payable and receivable, utilizing Xero for efficient invoice management and payment processing.
- Maintain financial documentation and records, facilitating audit processes and ensuring regulatory adherence.
- Support payroll processing and employee time tracking, ensuring compliance with organizational policies.
- Assist in budget preparation and financial forecasting, contributing to strategic decision-making.
- Participate in month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring data accuracy and completeness.
- Monitor cash flow and provide insights to optimize financial performance and mitigate risks.
- Assisted with financial forecasting and budgeting processes.
- Provided support for the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
- Performed account analysis and reconciliation tasks to ensure accuracy of balances.
- Prepared bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy of accounts payable and receivable ledgers.
- Assisted with special projects related to cost analysis, capital expenditure tracking.
- Compiled financial statements such as balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements.
- Assisted managers with additional duties during employee absences.
- Prepared monthly and year-end closing statements, financial documents, and invoices.
- Provided administrative support to the finance department, including filing, data entry, and document management.
- Prepared monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports for management review.
Business Analyst
Alkanlar Electrical
Istanbul, Turkey
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Designed test plans, scenarios, scripts, cases, and results matrices to validate system functionality.
- Facilitated brainstorming sessions with cross-functional teams for problem solving activities.
- Collaborated with stakeholders across departments to define requirements for new projects.
- Analyzed existing systems and processes to identify areas of improvement.
- Evaluated business processes for improvement opportunities through automation or streamlining.
- Assisted in developing training materials for internal staff on new products or services.
- Managed projects and served as primary liaison between client and multiple internal groups to clarify goals and meet standards and deadlines.
- Prepared documentation summarizing findings from stakeholder meetings and workshops.
- Performed daily, weekly, and monthly reviews and analyses of current processes using operational metrics and reports.
- Identified and analyzed user requirements, procedures and processes to develop optimization strategies.
- Developed and implemented data analyses, data collection systems, and other strategies that optimized statistical efficiency and quality.
System Engineer
Alkanlar Electrical
Istanbul, Turkey
10.2019 - 01.2021
- Conducted comprehensive market research to identify emerging trends and opportunities, leading to the development of innovative products and services.
- Implemented strategies to optimize existing products and services, resulting in increased efficiency and cost savings for the company.
- Established and cultivated strategic partnerships with suppliers and distributors to expand market reach and enhance brand visibility.
- Played a key role in the creation and execution of marketing campaigns, driving customer engagement and brand awareness.
- Utilized data analysis techniques to evaluate customer feedback and market dynamics, informing strategic decision-making and product development initiatives.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with sales, marketing, and product development teams to ensure alignment of business objectives and maximize revenue growth.
- Planned, implemented, and integrated updated system-oriented projects.
- Recorded systems information and documented design specifications and installation instructions.
HR Engineering Intern
Adeka İlac San. Tic. A.Ş
Istanbul, Turkey
06.2018 - 09.2018
- Stayed updated on corporate governance regulations and ensured compliance.
- Acquired knowledge of ISO 9001 Certification and ERP systems to support organizational operations.
- Gained theoretical understanding of FMCG operations and contributed to billing and expense record management.
- Developed interview techniques to assess job candidates effectively.
- Organized and conducted new hire orientation sessions to introduce policies and procedures to employees.
- Assisted in recruiting and hiring processes by conducting phone screens, scheduling interviews, and completing reference checks.
- Reviewed resumes submitted by applicants for open positions.
- Assisted with the development of training programs for staff members.
Engineering Intern
Tofas Automobile
Bursa, Turkey
01.2017 - 07.2017
- Assisted in various aspects of automotive operations, including inventory management, customer service, and sales support.
- Contributed to market research projects to identify consumer preferences and trends in the automotive industry.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and improve operational efficiency.
- Gained hands-on experience in automotive maintenance and repair procedures, enhancing technical knowledge and skills.
- Received positive feedback from supervisors for dedication, reliability, and willingness to learn.
- Participated in brainstorming sessions to generate ideas for new products or services.
- Researched industry standards and regulations related to engineering projects.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop innovative solutions to challenging problems.
- Analyzed data from experiments and prepared reports summarizing results.
Education
Bachelor of Industrial Engineering - Industrial Engineering
Beykent University
01.2019
Diploma of Project Management - Project Management
Lonsdale Institute
Bondi, NSWSkills
- Financial Analysis & Reporting
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Accounts Payable & Receivable
- Audit Facilitation
- ERP Systems - SAP
- Proficient in Xero and Microsoft Office Suite
- Six Sigma
- TPM - Total Productive Maintenance
- Reporting guidelines and criteria
- Accuracy and efficiency
- Industry 40 Process Lean Manufacturing
- Financial Administration
- Payroll Processing
- Cost Control
- Expense Tracking
- Cash Flow Management
- Financial Planning
- Microsoft Excel
- Data Integrity
Personal Information
A professional with a strong background in comprehensive financial analysis and industrial engineering, leveraging analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to develop financial and operational strategies. Experienced in optimizing business processes, financial reporting, and strategic planning. Proficient in analyzing financial data and managing engineering projects.
Languages
- Turkish, Native
- German, Proficient
- English, Advanced
Languages
English
Professional
German
Professional
Turkish
Full Professional
Timeline
Finance Officer
International Maarif Schools of Australia
03.2023 - Current
Business Analyst
Alkanlar Electrical
01.2021 - 12.2022
System Engineer
Alkanlar Electrical
10.2019 - 01.2021
HR Engineering Intern
Adeka İlac San. Tic. A.Ş
06.2018 - 09.2018
Engineering Intern
Tofas Automobile
01.2017 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Industrial Engineering - Industrial Engineering
Beykent University
Diploma of Project Management - Project Management
Lonsdale Institute
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