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FATIH AGBAL

FATIH AGBAL

Riyadh,KSA

Summary

Driven and strategic professional with strong aptitude for leadership and business development, well-suited for overseeing operations and driving growth in new market. Demonstrates robust skills in team management and stakeholder engagement, ensuring smooth execution and alignment with company objectives. Poised to significantly enhance market presence and profitability in Country Manager role.

Overview

5
5
years of post-secondary education
16
16
years of professional experience

Work history

Accounting Manager (Jeddah, Dammam,Mecca,Taif)

Turkish Airlines
2023.03 - Current
  • Prepared annual financial tables for audit and submission to authorities, ensuring compliance with regulations.
  • Monitor tax law updates and multilateral initiatives for required compliance.
  • Advise Turkish Airlines on tax-landscape changes for strategic and operational responses.
  • Advise on tax implications arising from contracts and related documentation.
  • Work with headquarter finance teams on tax matters across overseas jurisdictions.
  • Managed global tax audits, reviews, disputes, and related risks, maintaining thorough documentation to support outcomes.
  • Coordinated tax reporting across AP, AR, treasury, revenue accounting, and operational units to streamline processes.
  • Arrange tax documentation to enable Turkish Airlines to use tax exemptions.

Accounting Manager (Tunis, Khartoum, South Sudan)

Turkish Airlines
Tunis
2020.01 - 2023.03
  • Prepared tax information for headquarters budgets, forecasts, and reporting purposes.
  • Assisted with year-end tax provisions for local statutory accounts.
  • Liaised with headquarters teams and external auditors for accurate statutory provisions.
  • Prepared data for transfer pricing and other tax assessments.
  • Followed Turkish Airlines group tax policies across local operations.
  • Improved and optimised controls and processes for day-to-day compliance.
  • Identified key tax risks and maintained proper documentation for audit trails.
  • Co-ordinated tax work between domestic and overseas entities in Turkish Airlines.
  • Handled tax issues arising from country regulations and reporting requirements.
  • Processed fund transfers from nonconvertible countries to convertible countries.
  • Prepared financial reports and supported audit activity for tax-related matters.

Accounting Manager (Sweden)

Turkish Airlines
Sweden
2016.07 - 2019.12
  • Track unit revenues and expenses on time under Turkish and local law.
  • File invoices, payroll declarations, and related documents per Turkish Airlines requirements.
  • Check expense-related invoices and forward them to relevant departments for processing.
  • Maintain required cash levels across assigned units.
  • Deposit office-collected sales proceeds to bank and record them on time.
  • Coordinate central receivables monitoring across overdue, disputed, and default categories.
  • Support country-by-country compliance with tax, labour, and aviation legislation requirements.
  • Support selection of financial consultancy firms for headquarter needs by management.
  • Fulfil notified requests from units regarding consultancy and reporting processes.
  • Apply country reporting and flight tax models country by country in line regulation.

Financial Control Specialist

Turkish Airlines
Istanbul, Turkey
2014.03 - 2016.06
  • Prepare revenue table for quarterly financial reporting and investor updates.
  • Deliver quarterly results to top management for review and decision-making.
  • Translate profit and loss figures for accurate period reporting.
  • Process M&S Loyalty program accounting adjustments for correct financial statements.
  • Prepare cash flow reporting to support liquidity oversight.
  • Run general ledger analyses to maintain reliable account balances.
  • Produce receivables aging schedules to track outstanding customer payments.

Purchasing Specialist

Turkish Airlines
Istanbul, Turkey
2012.09 - 2014.03
  • Identify and select suppliers for materials and products using set criteria.
  • Develop and maintain supplier relationships to keep supply chain dependable.
  • Negotiate pricing and terms with suppliers to cut costs without quality loss.
  • Process purchase orders through ERP efficiently and accurately.
  • Coordinate with internal teams to schedule timely material deliveries.
  • Verify purchased materials meet specified standards with quality control teams.
  • Monitor procurement spend and recommend cost-saving initiatives based on findings.
  • Coordinate with departments to fulfil internal and external orders on time.

Intern

Capital Market Board (SPK)
Ankara, Turkey
2010.09 - 2010.12

The Research Department is responsible for conducting economic research on issues requested by the Board Decision-Making Body or the Board Presidency or within the Board's area of authority; evaluating economic developments and providing information to the Board units; managing relations with foreign institutions and organizations working on issues related to the Board's field of activity; monitoring developments in financial markets and conducting research on these issues to assist in the strategy and decision-making process; conducting simulation studies in order to evaluate the possible effects of regulations made or to be made and to make recommendations for the future; and planning and conducting training activities within and outside the Board.

Education

Executive MBA - MBA

Beykent University
Istanbul
2013.09 - 2014.06

Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Administration

Baskent University
Ankara/Turkey
2006.09 - 2011.06

Skills

  • Revenue growth planning
  • Customer Service
  • Leadership skills
  • Team Leadership
  • Financial reporting
  • Strategic planning
  • Project Management
  • Market research
  • Stress management
  • Sales forecasting
  • Analytical thinker

Timeline

Accounting Manager (Jeddah, Dammam,Mecca,Taif)

Turkish Airlines
2023.03 - Current

Accounting Manager (Tunis, Khartoum, South Sudan)

Turkish Airlines
2020.01 - 2023.03

Accounting Manager (Sweden)

Turkish Airlines
2016.07 - 2019.12

Financial Control Specialist

Turkish Airlines
2014.03 - 2016.06

Executive MBA - MBA

Beykent University
2013.09 - 2014.06

Purchasing Specialist

Turkish Airlines
2012.09 - 2014.03

Intern

Capital Market Board (SPK)
2010.09 - 2010.12

Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Administration

Baskent University
2006.09 - 2011.06
FATIH AGBAL