Job title: Accounting & Tax Leader

Location: Location: TR / Lüleburgaz / Sanofi Lüleburgaz

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About the Job

The Accounting & Tax Leader lead our finance operations at the Lüleburgaz manufacturing site. This is a pivotal role where you will build, stabilize, and optimize the accounting function while ensuring full compliance with Turkish statutory requirements and global standards.

Main responsibilities:

As an Accounting & Tax Leader, you will manage the accounting team, oversee financial reporting, strengthen internal controls, and act as a strategic partner to site leadership. You will play a key role in driving process excellence, digital transformation, and financial integrity across all accounting operations.

              Leadership & Team Management

Lead, recruit, develop, and retain a high-performing accounting team covering General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Revceivable, and Fixed AssetsOrganize workloads, set clear priorities, and ensure timely and accurate execution of accounting operationsProvide coaching, mentoring, and regular performance feedback to team membersBuild and stabilize the finance organization in a post-acquisition/transition environment

            

  Financial Accounting & Reporting

Oversee accurate and timely month-end and year-end closing activities in compliance with deadlinesReview and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and accounting adjustmentsEnsure the integrity and accuracy of the general ledger in compliance with Turkish Financial Reporting Standards (TFRS), IFRS, and Sanofi corporate accounting policies (SAGA rules)Prepare and review statutory financial statements and internal management reportsEnsure proper integration of ERP modules and maintain data consistency across systemsSupport consolidation processes and provide financial data to Group Finance

Internal Controls & Compliance

Establish and strengthen internal control processes across accounting.Ensure strict compliance with Turkish statutory obligations and digital reporting (GIB).Act as primary point of contact for internal and external auditors.Implement and enforce group finance policies and standards.

            

  Process Optimization & Digital Transformation

Drive automation, process standardization, and operational efficiency across accounting functionsSupport ERP system improvements, data quality initiatives, and potential system transitionsImplement digital finance tools such as OCR, workflow automation, and RPA (Robotic Process Automation) where relevantLead continuous improvement projects to enhance accounting processes and reduce manual workAdapt accounting processes to new digital tools and technologies

            

  Treasury, Cash & Working Capital Management

Support day-to-day treasury operations including cash positioning, bank reconciliations, and payment processesMonitor Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable performance to improve working capital disciplineEnsure correct accounting treatment of cash transactions, loans, intercompany flows, and foreign exchange transactionsCoordinate closely with the accounting and controlling teams to prepare cash forecast.

              Tax & Regulatory Oversight

Ensure full compliance with Turkish tax regulations including VAT (KDV), corporate income tax, withholding tax, stamp taxCoordinate statutory audits with external auditorsOversee tax filings, declarations, and interactions with external tax advisorsMonitor regulatory and fiscal changes in Turkey and assess their accounting and tax impact

About you

              Skills, Experience & Knowledge requirements:

              Technical Skills

Strong expertise in Turkish statutory rules, tax requirements, and TFRS.Advanced proficiency in ERP systems.

              Soft Skills

Proven leadership experience in building or stabilizing a finance function.Hands-on, autonomous, reliable, able to navigate a transition environment.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

              Languages: Advanced both verbal and written Turkish and English, (French a plus).

              Education & Experience

              Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

              Minimum 7–10 years experience in industrial accounting within an international environment.

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