Management Team

Arzu Canik

Muhasebe Ve Vergi Direktörü

About

Built on an economics foundation from Istanbul University's English Economics department, this background was followed by a Master of Science in Accounting and Auditing from Erasmus University. He began his career in the Tax Audit department of Arthur Andersen, then continued at Moore Stephens, working in both the tax and international independent audit divisions. He subsequently served for many years as Tax and Incentives Group Director for the Turkcell Group. He continues his 27-year career in auditing, strategic tax consultancy, and accounting in his current role as Accounting and Tax Director at Esas Gayrimenkul. 

PAST WORK EXPERIENCE, AREAS OF EXPERTISE 

  • 20+ years of mid- and senior-level management experience 
  • Deep experience in tax, accounting, incentives, and audit 
  • Experience in business development and structuring within the scope of Turkish and international tax regulations 
  • Strategic tax consultancy for new countries and markets 
  • Senior management roles in global companies and multinational corporate structures, and management of multi-stakeholder structures. 

AREAS OF COMPETENCE 

  • Strategic consultancy as a business partner in strategic business development processes 
  • Management of negotiations with domestic and international regulatory and administrative authorities, and providing professional opinions 
  • Strategic consultancy providing access to efficient resources in incentive processes 
  • Organization building, department building, team structuring, and leadership Strategic consultancy on digital transformation projects in accounting and tax processes 
  • Designing efficient business structures compliant with local and global regulations.