DUYGU ZIESCHANG
Fort Collins,Colorado
Summary
Accomplished Finance Manager with a proven track record at TEPE MEDIA INC., enhancing financial efficiency by 30% through strategic planning and cash flow management. Skilled in budget forecasting and fostering team dynamics, demonstrating adaptability and a commitment to excellence. Excelled in optimizing financial processes and internal controls, significantly reducing costs and improving reporting accuracy.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
FINANCE MANAGER
TEPE MEDIA INC.
04.2016 - 05.2024
- Reviewed documentation and identified financial discrepancies where applicable.
- Streamlined month-end close process, reducing time spent on manual tasks and improving data accuracy.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, federal tax regulations; timely filing of all required documents, mitigating potential penalties or fines.
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
- Mentored junior finance staff, fostering professional development and strong team dynamics.
- Processed invoices and contacted appropriate parties for timely payment receipt.
- Optimized cash flow with diligent monitoring of accounts receivable and payable.
- Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
- Negotiated favorable terms with vendors, resulting in significant cost savings for the company.
- Increased financial efficiency by streamlining and automating financial reporting processes.
- Strengthened internal controls through regular audits and adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Optimized cash flow management, allowing for timely investment and debt reduction.
- Enhanced budget management by implementing expense tracking and cost reduction strategies.
- Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
- Handled accounts payable and receivable functions, ensuring timely payment processing and collection efforts.
- Processed payroll for employees and reported payroll taxes for organization.
- Developed annual and multi-year budgets to meet organizational needs.
- Led the annual budgeting process, involving department heads in setting realistic targets aligned with organizational goals.
- Processed vendor payments, invoices and account statements.
- Optimized cash flow management, leading to improved liquidity for the organization.
- Supported year-end audits by preparing physical and digital records for review.
- Evaluated existing accounting systems, identifying areas of improvement for increased efficiency and accuracy.
- Analyzed monthly balance sheets, income statements and cash flow information and wrote up reports.
- Reconciled balance sheets and income statements each month.
- Developed strategic plans for day-to-day financial operations.
Finance Executive
INCI HOLDING
11.2011 - 12.2013
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
- Implemented financial systems that increased efficiency in reporting, budgeting, and analysis tasks.
- Enhanced company cash flow with diligent accounts receivable management and timely collections.
- Increased revenue by identifying and implementing cost-saving measures in financial processes.
- Collaborated with external auditors to ensure the timely and accurate completion of annual audits, minimizing potential risks and maintaining a strong reputation for financial integrity.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant regulations, maintaining accurate records of financial transactions and reporting requirements.
- Optimized cash flow management, ensuring sufficient liquidity for ongoing operations and investments.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Supported financial director with special projects and additional job duties.
Accounting Manager
CHRYSAMED CHEMISTRY INC.
09.2008 - 10.2011
- Managed journal entries, collection efforts, reconciliations, and payroll processing.
- Managed banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements.
- Managed relationships with external vendors, ensuring timely payments and accurate recording of expenses.
- Completed bi-weekly payroll for company employees.
- Generated monthly and quarterly financial statements for executive review.
- Streamlined month-end closing procedures resulting in reduced processing time without compromising accuracy or completeness of the reports generated.
- Managed successful audits by collaborating effectively with internal and external auditors.
- Monitored budget allocation and expenditures to enforce compliance with company policies.
- Led a team of accounting professionals in achieving department goals while fostering a positive work environment.
- Optimized cash flow management through careful analysis of accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory levels, and working capital requirements.
- Managed complex tax filings, ensuring accuracy and compliance with changing tax laws.
- Oversaw payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and timely distribution of employee payments.
Accounting Manager
SVT FOOD INC.
08.2003 - 04.2007
- Managed journal entries, collection efforts, reconciliations, and payroll processing.
- Managed banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements.
- Managed relationships with external vendors, ensuring timely payments and accurate recording of expenses.
- Completed bi-weekly payroll for company employees.
- Generated monthly and quarterly financial statements for executive review.
- Streamlined month-end closing procedures resulting in reduced processing time without compromising accuracy or completeness of the reports generated.
- Managed successful audits by collaborating effectively with internal and external auditors.
- Analyzed and reported on financial data to support business decisions.
- Optimized cash flow management through careful analysis of accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory levels, and working capital requirements.
- Oversaw payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and timely distribution of employee payments.
- Optimized cash flow management, implementing strategies that minimized cash holding periods.
Financial Accountant
EGE FACTORING INC.
03.1996 - 08.2003
- Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
- Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
- Reduced month-end closing time by optimizing the reconciliation process for bank and credit card accounts.
- Organized budget documentation and tracked expenses to maintain tight business controls.
- Used double-entry accounting methods and check backs to manage daily entries to general ledgers.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
Accounting Supervisor
PANCOM PANASONIC INC.
07.1991 - 02.1996
- Managed journal entries, collection efforts, reconciliations, and payroll processing.
- Managed banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements.
- Managed relationships with external vendors, ensuring timely payments and accurate recording of expenses.
- Completed bi-weekly payroll for company employees.
- Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
- Generated monthly and quarterly financial statements for executive review.
- Managed successful audits by collaborating effectively with internal and external auditors.
- Collaborated with other departments to achieve accurate and prompt financial reporting.
- Ensured compliance with tax regulations by preparing accurate federal, state, and local tax filings on time.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
Accounting Clerk
Price Waterhouse
07.1989 - 01.1991
- Maintained organized filing systems for accounting records, ensuring easy access to crucial financial information when needed.
- Maintained accounting records utilizing in-house and client systems.
- Input high volume of monthly invoices with consistent accuracy.
- Facilitated timely month-end closing activities by completing accurate journal entries and account adjustments.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY
ISTANBUL / TURKIYE06-1992
Skills
- Budget forecasting
- Financial budgeting
- Financial management
- Strategic planning
- Cash flow management
- Internal controls
- Accounts receivable management
- Payroll administration
- Accounts payable management
- Organizational skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
Languages
Turkish
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- Hiking
- Camping
- Sharing travel tips, recommendations, and insights with fellow enthusiasts
- Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination
- I have a passion for photography and editing photos
- Crafting and DIY Projects
- Creative Writing
Timeline
FINANCE MANAGER
TEPE MEDIA INC.
04.2016 - 05.2024
Finance Executive
INCI HOLDING
11.2011 - 12.2013
Accounting Manager
CHRYSAMED CHEMISTRY INC.
09.2008 - 10.2011
Accounting Manager
SVT FOOD INC.
08.2003 - 04.2007
Financial Accountant
EGE FACTORING INC.
03.1996 - 08.2003
Accounting Supervisor
PANCOM PANASONIC INC.
07.1991 - 02.1996
Accounting Clerk
Price Waterhouse
07.1989 - 01.1991
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY
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