Senior Financial Accountant

Req ID:519626 

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be the full-time Senior Accountant Specialist in Istanbul we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your financial expertise in a dynamic and innovative field. You’ll work alongside collaborative and detail-oriented teammates.

You'll play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, tax compliance, and adherence to internal controls. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (finance, IT, and external audit teams), support internal and external audits, and contribute to process standardization and improvement initiatives.

You’ll specifically take care of preparing monthly and annual financial closing activities under Local GAAP and IFRS, but also ensure compliance with tax regulations and internal policies.

We’ll look to you for:

• Preparing monthly and annual closing activities under Local GAAP and IFRS, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness

• Maintaining and monitoring general ledger accounts to ensure accurate and timely posting of accounting entries

• Preparing financial statements in compliance with local statutory and group reporting requirements

• Managing and reconciling intercompany transactions

• Ensuring timely and accurate invoicing to internal and external customers

• Preparing and coordinating the filing of corporate income tax (CIT) returns and other applicable taxes

• Supporting internal and external audits by preparing documentation and responding to requests

• Collaborating with IT teams to maintain and enhance accounting systems and tools

• Contributing to process standardization and efficiency improvements across accounting and tax activities

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

• 5–7 years of experience in accounting, preferably in an international environment

• Experience in a Big Four (or similar large audit firm) is a plus

• Strong knowledge of Local GAAP and IFRS

• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP preferred)

• Advanced Excel skills, including complex formulas and data analysis

• Good command of English (written and spoken)

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

• Continuous improvement mindset

Things you’ll enjoy Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

• Enjoy stability, challenges, and a long-term career free from boring daily routines

• Work with new security standards for rail signalling

• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues

• Contribute to innovative projects

• Utilise our flexible working environment

• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries

• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning

• Progress towards opportunities in senior finance leadership roles

• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical)

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63  countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.

Job Type:​Experienced​