Selin Genç
Tax Leader
Kadıköy
Summary
Dedicated and results-driven Tax Leader with over 5 years of experience in tax compliance, reporting, and strategic planning. Proven ability to manage cross-functional tax operations, lead audit processes, and ensure regulatory compliance. Skilled in advising and supporting international tax units, with a focus on improving compliance performance in the Middle East and Africa regions.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Tax Leader
Decathlon
10.2024 - Current
- Design and implement tax strategies in line with group policies and local regulations.
- Oversee all tax reporting and filings to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
- Lead communication with tax authorities and represent the company during inspections.
- Coordinate internal and external audits, ensuring readiness and successful outcomes.
- Provide training and support to team members and finance staff on updated regulations.
- Act as regional tax referent for Middle East and Africa teams, supporting their efforts in improving tax compliance performance.
Tax Supervisor
Decathlon
07.2023 - 10.2024
- Developed tax strategies to minimize liabilities and maximize returns for the company
- Collaborated with other departments to resolve tax-related issues and improve processes
- Ensured accurate and timely tax filings
- Organized trainings on new tax laws and regulations for finance team members
- Represented the company in front of tax and legal authorities
- Coordinated the internal/external audit processes
- Ensured the following up the legislation and the recent and upcoming changes in the regulation in a timely and appropriate manner and take the necessary actions accordingly
- The inner part of the tax compliance service for the company
- Dealt with tax return preparation/review
- Managed the monthly e-ledger process and the notarization process for the statutory books
- Maintained close contact with the group tax team and support local and group fiscal projects
- Maintaining statutory books in line with Turkish accounting principles and tax regulations
- Follow up the legislation and the recent and upcoming changes in the regulation in a timely and appropriate manner
- Understanding and addressing client business and needs, building solid relationships with clients
- Dealing with accounting, tax return preparation/review and reporting of Clients
- Performing month-end account closing activities and reconciliations
- Dealing with sales side of marine trade; finding new customers, setting the appropriate price and following up the situations with the customers.
Tax Reporting and Strategy Senior Associate
PwC
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Followed up on legislation and monitored recent and upcoming changes in tax regulations, ensuring timely and appropriate internal adaptations.
- Built and maintained strong client relationships by understanding and addressing their specific business needs.
- Maintained statutory books in compliance with Turkish accounting principles and local tax regulations.
- Performed month-end closing activities and account reconciliations.
- Handled tax return preparation, review, and overall client reporting responsibilities.
- Executed tasks related to e-bookkeeping and e-invoice processes.
- Provided regular feedback and support to management on compliance and operational improvements.
Tax Reporting and Strategy Associate
PwC
09.2019 - 09.2022
- Assisted in serving clients from various sectors, focusing on accounting, tax compliance, and financial reporting, particularly for multinational corporations.
- Supported the preparation and initial review of tax returns and periodic financial reports in line with legal requirements.
- Monitored updates in tax legislation and regulatory frameworks to ensure timely compliance under supervision.
- Helped maintain statutory books in accordance with Turkish tax laws and accounting standards.
- Participated in month-end closing activities and performed basic reconciliations.
- Took part in the implementation and maintenance of e-bookkeeping and e-invoice systems.
- Maintained regular communication with clients, contributing to practical solutions for day-to-day tax matters.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams and engaged with PwC’s international network to support global client operations.
- Shared observations and feedback with senior staff regarding compliance issues and process efficiency.
Pricing Intern
BDP International
02.2019 - 04.2019
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Bahcesehir University
09.2014 - 06.2019
Minor Degree - Private Law
Bahcesehir University
09.2014 - 06.2019
Skills
Tax compliance expertise
Risk management
Tax technology implementation
Tax planning strategies
Tax accounting standards
Tax audit response
Timeline
Tax Leader
Decathlon
10.2024 - Current
Tax Supervisor
Decathlon
07.2023 - 10.2024
Tax Reporting and Strategy Senior Associate
PwC
08.2022 - 08.2023
Tax Reporting and Strategy Associate
PwC
09.2019 - 09.2022
Pricing Intern
BDP International
02.2019 - 04.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Bahcesehir University
09.2014 - 06.2019
Minor Degree - Private Law
Bahcesehir University
09.2014 - 06.2019
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