Ajax Systems is an international tech company and the largest manufacturer of security systems in Europe, with over 4.5 million end users and 330K PRO users in more than 180 countries worldwide. The company offers end-to-end solutions for protecting homes and businesses оf any scale. To date, Ajax product portfolio includes 280 devices for intrusion protection, video surveillance, fire and life safety, and comfort and automation. The company employs 5, 000 specialists.
The best software combined with powerful hardware has forever changed the perception of security systems for users and industry professionals. Being recognized at the biggest specialized exhibitions such as IFSEC, Expoprotection and Intersec, as well as winning prestigious awards from industry-leading media like PSI magazine and GIT SECURITY, today Ajax is one of the most awarded security systems in Europe.
Ajax Systems production includes four factories, two of which are located in Ukraine, one in Turkey and one in Vietnam. At the same time, the company's certification according to the ISO 14001 standard ensures a minimal impact of production on the environment. The selection of components for Ajax device manufacturing is determined by the presence of manufacturer declarations confirming compliance with RoHS requirements.
Team Leadership:
Manage, mentor, and develop a team of 2 finance and accounting professionals.
Organize workload, delegate tasks, and ensure high quality and accuracy of output.
Reporting & Big 4 Audit:
End-to-end responsibility for Tax, Statutory, and Group Management/IFRS reporting.
Supervise and successfully pass Big 4 audits (both for group consolidation purposes and for securing/confirming PIT tax exemptions in the Free Zone).
ERP Implementation (SAP): Play an active key role in designing, implementing, and rolling out SAP for the local entity.
Reconciliation & Customs Accounting:
Reconcile customs records with local bookkeeping and financial accounting.
Ensure compliance with all accounting and reporting specifics of the Desbas Free Zone.
Operational Controls & Inventory: Supervise scrapping processes, scrap accounting, and components returned to suppliers.
Payroll Review: Perform high-level reviews of payroll calculations, social security compliance, and proper reflection in accounting and reporting.
Tax & Government Relations: Direct interaction and liaison with Turkish tax authorities, customs officials, and the Desbas Free Zone management administration.
Transfer Pricing (TP) & Profitability: Monitor Transfer Pricing compliance and ensure proper gross margin control for the local entity.
Ad-Hoc Duties: Execute other finance, operational, or business-related tasks as assigned by the Deputy Group CFO and company management to support business growth.
Language Skills:
Turkish — Fluent / Native (essential for interaction with tax authorities, customs, and auditors).
English — Upper-Intermediate / Advanced (for regular interaction with Group HQ and executives).
Experience:
3–5+ years in a senior accounting/finance leadership role within a manufacturing enterprise, CPA certification.
+3 years free zone experience.
Deep understanding of Turkish Free Zone regulations and tax incentives.
Hands-on experience with SAP (ERP) implementation/usage and Big 4 audit procedures.
Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.
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Ajax is a company that operates in the procurement and finance sector, as indicated by the job description for a Buyer role reporting to the Manager of Procurement.