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Believe, a publicly listed music technology and artist services company with 2,020 employees across 50+ countries, is seeking a Financial Controller for its Istanbul operations. The role is responsible for all financial accounting functions for DMC Music, including financial statement preparation and review, month-end close processes, balance sheet reconciliations, audit coordination, and tax activities. The Financial Controller ensures company policies and procedures are applied consistently and maintains sound financial management practices.
Key responsibilities include overseeing accounting functions, treasury, financial planning, budgeting, audit, and tax activities. You will supervise monthly book balancing and account reviews, prepare and present monthly financial statements, and ensure all financial reports are timely and accurate. The role involves performing analytical reviews of monthly operating results, preparing cash flow forecasts and projections, coordinating annual independent audits, and providing financial, tax, and legal reporting according to group rules. Additionally, you will oversee the implementation of local artist contracts, manage compliance with statutory payroll and property tax reporting, assist with company strategic planning, and handle special projects as assigned.
This is a hands-on position requiring strong financial acumen, internal control expertise, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a multinational environment.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field
- 6–7 years of relevant professional experience in finance, accounting, financial controlling, and reporting
- Previous experience in external audit at one of the Big Four accounting firms (Deloitte, PwC, EY, or KPMG) is required
- Proven experience in management reporting and budgeting within a corporate environment, preferably in a multinational company
- Strong knowledge of IFRS, local statutory accounting standards, and applicable tax regulations
- Solid understanding of month-end and year-end closing processes, general ledger accounting, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial statement preparation
- Hands-on experience in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and monitoring financial performance
- Experience preparing monthly management reporting packages and presenting financial insights and KPIs to senior management
- Strong analytical skills and ability to identify financial risks, control weaknesses, and process improvement opportunities
- Good knowledge of internal controls, audit requirements, and financial compliance processes
- Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems; SAP or similar systems proficiency is an advantage
- Experience with Power BI or other financial reporting tools is an advantage
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills; ability to work effectively with cross-functional and international teams
- Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required
- Proactive, hands-on, solution-oriented approach with strong sense of ownership and accountability
