GE Vernova

Builds equipment and software for electric power

Lead Finance Specialist

Tax AccountingPosted on Nov 9

Full-timeNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's or master's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.
At least 3 years of experience in indirect taxes, preferably in a multinational environment.
Strong verbal and written skills in English and Turkish.
Ability to live in Istanbul and Kocaeli.
Willingness to work at the Gebze plant.

Responsibilities

Ensure that indirect taxes (VAT1, VAT2, withholding tax, and Special Consumption Tax) and associated returns are correct by reviewing and preparing complex indirect tax returns.
Identify potential errors and work on corrective actions.
Liaise with external advisors and business indirect tax managers to ensure compliance with local regulations and business policies.
Prepare necessary data for VAT refunds.
Provide training and courses for indirect tax return preparers and other accounting functions to improve indirect tax compliance, as necessary.
Coordinate and work on Turkish and Middle East projects focused on indirect tax process and system improvements, including standardization and simplification.
Support indirect tax-related internal and external audits.
Work on the account reconciliation scope.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in shared services centers, Big Four firms, or multinational accounting.
Ability to develop professional relationships with auditors, tax advisors, and business indirect tax managers.
Strong analytical skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and projects across different countries.
Results-oriented approach and ability to work under pressure to strict deadlines.
Proactive approach to finding better solutions.
Additional foreign language skills.
Strong knowledge of SAP.

Job Description Summary

As a Lead VAT Analyst, you'll play an integral part within GE Vernova Finance Hub in Egypt, but this position physically will be in Türkiye. Supporting GE's affiliates across numerous countries. This role provides legal, regulatory and tax compliance for multiple GE entities and focuses particularly on indirect taxes, analyses, preparation and review.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure that indirect taxes (VAT1, VAT2, WHT and Special Consumption Tax) and associated returns are correct by reviewing them prepare complex indirect tax returns
Identify potential errors and work on corrective actions
Liaise with external advisor and business indirect tax managers to ensure compliance with local regulations& business policies
Prepare necessary data for the VAT refund
Provide training if it necessary and courses for indirect taxes return preparer and other accounting functions to improve the indirect taxes compliance
Coordinate & work on Turkish and Middle East projects focusing on indirect taxes process & system improvements like standardization and simplifications
Support the indirect taxes recoated internal and external audits
Work on the Account Reconciliation scope

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance/accounting or related field
Minimum 3 years of experience in indirect taxes, preferably in multinational environment
Strong verbal and written skills in English and Turkish
Ability to live in Istanbul & Kocaeli
Willing to work at Gebze plant

Desired Characteristics:

SSC/Big4/multinational accounting experience
Excellent communication skills – ability to develop professional relationship with auditors, tax advisors and Business indirect taxes managers
Strong analytical skills and ability to manage multiple priorities/projects on different countries
Results orientated and ability to work under pressure to strict deadlines
Proactive – always looking for better solution
Additional foreign language skills
Strong SAP program knowledge

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

About the Company

GE Vernova

Builds equipment and software for electric power

GE Vernova makes equipment and software that generate and manage electricity for utilities, power producers, and industrial customers. Its Power, Wind, and Electrification businesses span gas turbines, wind generation, and the systems that move electricity across grids. The company supplies generators, grid equipment, and controls, while its software coordinates network operations and integrates changing sources of power. Customers buy equipment and enter service agreements for maintenance, upgrades, and technical support over its operating life, alongside purchases of software and related services. GE Vernova became an independent company in 2024 after separating from GE and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: N/A
Total funding: $17.6M
Headquarters: Cambridge, MA
Founded: 2024

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