HAVVA AKILLI
Richmond,TX
Summary
Strategic and results-oriented accounting and finance professional with over 11 years of multinational experience across the aviation industry.
Demonstrated success in financial reporting, budgeting, compliance, and team leadership within Turkish Airlines operations in Turkey, UAE, and the United States. Adept in managing full-cycle accounting operations, monthly closings, and cross-border reporting under GAAP and IFRS. Proficient in SAP, Oracle, and data warehouse systems.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accounting Manager
TURKISH AIRLINES INC.
Houston, USA
08.2022 - 06.2025
- Managed financial operations for both Houston and Dallas branches, including general ledger, payroll, and vendor accounting.
- Ensured timely and accurate execution of monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing activities.
- Led the monthly close process, account reconciliation, and financial reporting for all U.S. entities.
- Ensured compliance with U.S. GAAP and tax filing requirements, liaising with internal and external stakeholders.
- Supported financial audits and implemented process improvements that increased efficiency and reduced errors.
Accounting Manager
TURKISH AIRLINES INC.
Abu Dhabi, UAE
09.2020 - 07.2022
- Directed all accounting and financial reporting functions for the Abu Dhabi regional office.
- Maintained compliance with UAE tax laws and IFRS reporting standards.
- Supervised monthly closings, reconciliations, and payroll processing.
- Coordinated with the Istanbul headquarters for regional budgeting and consolidation.
- Led internal control reviews and vendor cost analysis.
Accounting Specialist
TURKISH AIRLINES INC.
Istanbul, Turkey
01.2014 - 09.2020
- Executed financial transactions, monthly journal entries, and reconciliations for various departments.
- Supported internal audit processes and prepared detailed cost and revenue reports.
- Participated in ERP system enhancements and finance team training programs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations and Political Science
University of Vienna
Vienna, Austria01.2013
Skills
- Financial Reporting & Consolidation
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- GAAP & IFRS Compliance
- Monthly & Year-End Closings
- Account Reconciliation
- Tax & Regulatory Compliance
- ERP Systems (SAP, Oracle, DWH)
- Payroll Processing (ADP)
- Process Improvement & Automation
- Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Accounting Systems: SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks, Netsuite, DWH (Data Warehouse)
- Payroll Systems: ADP Workforce Now
- Advanced Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUP, Macros)
- Reporting Tools: Power BI (Intermediate)
- Financial reporting
- General ledger
- Payroll administration
- Tax compliance
- Internal auditing
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Financial analysis
- Process improvement
- Payment collection
- Reporting
- Closing procedures
- Audit coordination
- Bank reconciliation
- Profit and loss monitoring
- Payroll management
- Cost accounting
- Tax documentation
- Quarterly reviews
- Account reconciliation
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
Certification
- IFRS & Financial Reporting Training – Istanbul Chamber of Commerce
- SAP FI/CO User Training – Internal Company Program
- ADP Payroll Processing – Hands-on Experience (Houston & Dallas Operations)
- Advanced Excel for Financial Reporting – In-House Corporate Training
- Ongoing self-learning in U.S. GAAP and tax compliance regulations
Languages
- Turkish – Native
- English – Fluent
- German – Fluent
Timeline
Accounting Manager
TURKISH AIRLINES INC.
08.2022 - 06.2025
Accounting Manager
TURKISH AIRLINES INC.
09.2020 - 07.2022
Accounting Specialist
TURKISH AIRLINES INC.
01.2014 - 09.2020
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations and Political Science
University of Vienna
Similar Profiles
SEMİHA TUĞÇE ÖZDEMİRSEMİHA TUĞÇE ÖZDEMİR
Specialist at Turkish Airlines Inc.Specialist at Turkish Airlines Inc.
Ibrahim Hakki UNALIbrahim Hakki UNAL
Sales Manager at Turkish Airlines Inc.Sales Manager at Turkish Airlines Inc.
Mustafa BICAKMustafa BICAK
B1 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer at TURKISH AIRLINES INC.B1 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer at TURKISH AIRLINES INC.
Olufunke EluyeraOlufunke Eluyera
RN, Medical-Surgical at HCA HealthcareRN, Medical-Surgical at HCA Healthcare
Marineth (MJ) MoffordMarineth (MJ) Mofford
Personal Assistant at Meow PlanetPersonal Assistant at Meow Planet