Who We Are

Brown-Forman is one of the largest American-owned global spirits companies. For more than 150 years, Brown‑Forman Corporation has enriched the experience of life by responsibly building fine-quality beverage alcohol brands. Brown Forman is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange and has been recognized as one of the "World's Most Ethical Companies©" in 2022 & 2023.

Brown-Forman Türkiye is a certified Great Place to Work for 2022-2023! Brown-Forman Türkiye leadership team is mainly represented by Women Leaders. (60%)

Brown-Forman Turkiye has been operating with its own distribution since 2012. The Türkiye operation covers Turkiye and North Cyprus. Brown-Forman Türkiye also has a very strong and premium portfolio including Jack Daniel's family of brands, Woodford Reserve, GlenDronach, Benriach, Glenglassaugh, Chambord, Herradura, El Jimador and Fords Gin.

Meaningful Work From Day One

Serving as a business partner with the Region Accounting Team and the Turkish business unit, this individual is responsible for accurate and timely financial accounting and reporting, with a focus on communicating quantitative and qualitative information in a clear, accurate, and timely manner.

This position is a critical player in the organization, being responsible for the assigned tasks for internal reporting as well as external reporting, internal controls, business partnering, and any ad hoc projects to support the business growth.

What You Can Expect

Financial Records / Responsibilities:

• Responsible for ensuring timely execution & accuracy of all financial records, including financial statements and general ledger data working closely with the Accounting Manager.

• Addressing tight deadlines and a multitude of accounting activities including month-end closing, financial reporting, and year-end audit preparation.

• Posting and monitoring the daily accounting and finance transactions per both Turkish and US GAAP.

• Perform monthly cash position/flow and bank operations.

• Responsible for month-end close in the Material Ledger system (COGS).

• Booking VAT month-end related transactions and work with external accounting firm to make sure they are filed on time.

• Ensures that all necessary accruals and prepayments are booked accurately.

• Fixed Asset Accounting.

• Customers Rebates Processing.

• Lease accounting per US GAAP using Visual Lease software.

• Corporate Income Tax calculation, submission of the quarterly tax package, recon, and filing.

• Excise Tax calculation, recon, and filing.

• Concur expense clearing and VAT receivables.

Analytics and Process Improvement:

• Responds to inquiries from the Country Accounting Manager, Finance Director, Regional Controller, regarding financial results, balance sheet fluctuation, reconciliation items and any special reporting requests.

• Proactively look for opportunities to improve and streamline existing accounting processes to improve the quality of the financial data and reduce the time spent on recurring tasks.

• Partner with IT in prioritizing projects and resources that helps with digitalising our current processes.

Business Partnering:

• Partner closely with Global Business Solution (GBS) team on matters related to AR, Credit, Bad Debt provision, AP and Payroll.

• Partner closely with the different business units on queries related to accounting matters.

• Assisting in ad hoc projects that support the business growth.

Control & Compliance:

• Partner with the Accounting Manager and Finance Director to ensure the effectiveness of our local internal controls by monitoring business practices in compliance with global policies and SOX controls.

What You Bring to the Table

• Experience in accounting.

• Excellent skills with Excel and/or Google Sheets

• Strong knowledge of accounting and tax.

• Ability to work under constant deadlines and multi task.

• Fluency in both written and spoken English.

What Makes You Unique

• CPA Accounting qualification.

• Excellent skills with SAP.

• Big 4 experience is preferred.

• Experience in the FMCG or liquor industry.

• USGAAP and IFRS knowledge.

What We Offer

Total Rewards at Brown-Forman is designed to engage our people to ensure sustainable and profitable growth for generations to come. As a premium spirits company, we offer equitable pay structures for individual and company performance alongside a premium employee experience. We offer a range of premium benefits that reflect our company values and meet the needs of our diverse workforce.

Please find below some highlights of the competitive benefits that we offer:

• Hybrid working options for office colleagues.

• D&I environment: B-F Türkiye is a candidate for Best Workplace for Women in 2023.

• Professional and personal skill focused training.

• Social events throughout the year.

• ERG Employee Resource Groups (Live Well, D&I committee, Pause, Grow).

• Great Location – Kanyon Ofis /Levent - İstanbul.

• Celebrating special days together (International Women’s Day, Mother’s/Father’s Day, New Year etc).

• Rewards & Recognition platform.

#LI-AS

Brown-Forman Corporation is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. It is the policy of Brown-Forman Corporation to provide full and equal employment opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status.

Business Area: Global Finance

Function: Finance

City: Istanbul

State:

Country: TUR

Req ID: JR-00007425