Nurdan Dogruyol
Internal Auditor & Compliance Specialist
Madrid
Summary
Internal Auditor and Compliance Specialist with extensive experience in risk assessment and internal auditing at Gonvarri Industries. Proven track record of enhancing operational efficiency and implementing effective compliance initiatives. Strong communication skills facilitate cross-functional collaboration and impactful audit reporting. Holds CPA certification for over seven years and completed the Strategic Business Level of the ACCA process.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Internal Auditor & Compliance Specialist
Gonvarri Industries HQ
Madrid
05.2023 - Current
- Reporting directly to the Director of Internal Audit and Compliance
- Developed and executed the annual internal audit program, including defining audit scope and drafting detailed audit questionnaires.
- Led end-to-end operational audits outside the compliance domain, including fieldwork, issue identification, and final reporting.
- Conducted risk assessments for reported findings, aligning with company risk appetite and mitigation strategies.
- Managed investigations triggered via the ethics channel, particularly those impacting operational processes, from evidence gathering to resolution.
- Drafted investigation reports and executive summaries for senior leadership and the Board of Directors.
- Collaborated cross-functionally to ensure audit findings were addressed through corrective action plans.
- Performed internal audits of financial and departmental operations, developing risk assessments and conducting process walkthroughs for compliance with documented processes.
- Investigated discrepancies discovered during auditing process.
Internal Auditor, Compliance Assistant and Risk Manager
Cepas Galvaniz A.S. /Gonvarri Industries
Ankara
12.2021 - 05.2023
- Conducted process analysis to enhance operational efficiency across headquarters.
- Evaluated compliance to ensure adherence to regulations and standards.
- Implemented Gonvarri key processes to streamline operational workflows.
- Produced monthly project-based risk analysis and weekly overdue control reports.
- Generated commercial risk reports to identify potential financial vulnerabilities.
- Performed random physical and system checks for internal audit purposes.
Financial Controller and Budget Specialist
Cepas Galvaniz A.S. /Gonvarri Industries
Ankara
02.2021 - 12.2021
- Executed monthly closing and IFRS reporting processes for accurate financial statements.
- Prepared consolidation reports for headquarters to support strategic decision-making.
- Conducted intercompany balance confirmations to ensure data integrity across entities.
- Managed forecasting activities and reporting to project financial performance.
- Controlled monthly deviations to identify and address variances promptly.
- Developed budgets incorporating realized figures and economic forecasts for informed planning.
Accounting Specialist
Wirtgen Ankara Makina San ve Tic Ltd. Şti.
Ankara
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Monthly Manual Entries
- Expense Reporting for Head Quarter (John Deere and Wirtgen Group)
- Balance and Payment analysis for specific accounts
- Implementation of Accounting procedures from Local Gaap System to US GAAP system
- Forecasting for specific Budget Accounts
- Preparing manual and electronic invoices through SAP System
- Preparing Finance and Accounting Procedures for internal control/audit process
- Input financial data and produced reports using SAP.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Updated general ledger with latest entries.
- Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
- Participated in development and acceptance testing of new reports and enhancements.
- Completed basic ad hoc and recurring data and report requests to support program deliverables and milestones.
Assistant Auditor
DMF International Financial and Legal Services
Ankara
12.2016 - 08.2017
- Preparation and examination of cliental files and accounting statements
- Preparation and overseeing of cliental agreements
- Coverage analysis for specific accounts
- Pairing process of soft and hardcopy papers of invoices, reports and summaries with legal papers.
- Translation of IRFS paper bilingually.
- Reviewed data points and trends to determine compliance.
- Performed analysis and research to compile data to submit to auditor for special projects.
- Conducted audits of funds to meet proper accounting, reporting and disbursement requirements.
Senior Accountant
KPMG Yetkin SMMM A. Ş
Ankara
05.2015 - 08.2016
- Generated monthly reports and managed health insurance notifications for staff.
- Executed timely preparation and distribution of staff payments.
- Recorded financial statement entries for legal documentation.
- Maintained thorough invoice documentation for auditing purposes.
- Updated general ledger with latest entries.
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.
- Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
Accounting Assistant
İhsan Boya Independent Accounting Firm
Ankara
04.2014 - 05.2015
- Managed accounts payable and receivable processes efficiently.
- Prepared financial statements and reports for management review.
- Conducted monthly reconciliations of bank and ledger accounts.
- Assisted in budget preparation and forecasting activities.
- Collaborated with accounting associates to improve reconciliation processes.
- Contributed to automating pre-accounting processes and improved tax reporting
- Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
- Processed credit card payments and reconciled credit card statements for accuracy in accounting process.
Education
Master’s Degree - Gender and Women’s Studies
Middle East Technical University
Ankara, Turkey09.2025
Bachelor’s Degree - Business Administration
Hacettepe University
Ankara, Turkey01.2014
High School - Turkish-Mathematics
Ankara Atatürk Anatolian High School
Ankara, Turkey06.2009
Skills
- MS Office
- Risk assessment
- Internal auditing
- Financial reporting
- Regulatory compliance
- Process improvement
- Effective communication
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Problem identification
- Report creation
- Internal controls
- Forensic accounting
- SAP Business Intelligence
- Experienced with Workiva
- SAP FI/CO
- Accounting principles
- Fraud research
- Auditing assignments
- Report writing
- Inventory verification
- International accounting
- Data collection
- Multitasking
- Task prioritization
- Workload management
- Management accounting
- Audit preparation
- GAAP compliance
Profile Summary
Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration, Hacettepe University, 05/14, 5, auditing, accounting, financial sectors, CPA certification, Strategical Professional Level on ACCA
Languages
Turkish
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Spanish
Intermediate (B1)
B1
References
References available upon request.
Certification
- CPA - Certified Public Accountant
- ACCA - Association of Chartered Certified Accountants(ongoing)
Accomplishments
- Achieved creation of comprehensive action plan by completing full scope risk assessment with accuracy and efficiency.
- Documented and resolved internal investigation which led to compliance in corporate governance.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Achieved effective time management by introducing Odoo for time accounting tasks.
Timeline
Internal Auditor & Compliance Specialist
Gonvarri Industries HQ
05.2023 - Current
Internal Auditor, Compliance Assistant and Risk Manager
Cepas Galvaniz A.S. /Gonvarri Industries
12.2021 - 05.2023
Financial Controller and Budget Specialist
Cepas Galvaniz A.S. /Gonvarri Industries
02.2021 - 12.2021
Accounting Specialist
Wirtgen Ankara Makina San ve Tic Ltd. Şti.
01.2018 - 01.2021
Assistant Auditor
DMF International Financial and Legal Services
12.2016 - 08.2017
Senior Accountant
KPMG Yetkin SMMM A. Ş
05.2015 - 08.2016
Accounting Assistant
İhsan Boya Independent Accounting Firm
04.2014 - 05.2015
Master’s Degree - Gender and Women’s Studies
Middle East Technical University
Bachelor’s Degree - Business Administration
Hacettepe University
High School - Turkish-Mathematics
Ankara Atatürk Anatolian High School
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