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Volkan Keles

Volkan Keles

Barcelona

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience in Concur management and SAP financial control at Bayer EuroServices. Demonstrated success in enhancing team collaboration and ensuring compliance adherence. Developed user guides and training materials that improved operational efficiency. Recognized for strong communication and problem-solving skills, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Expert

Bayer EuroServices
Sant Joan Despi
07.2016 - 12.2024
  • Maintained Concur for travel and expense claims, adhering to Turkey's legal entity policy..
  • Generated Concur user guide for end users.
  • Clarified daily issues by communicating effectively with employees.
  • Generated FAQ document and shared with all Bayer Turkiye employees.
  • Controlled incoming and outgoing payments for employees and general ledger using SAP.
  • Recorded customer payments, including cash, checks, and credit card transactions in SAP.
  • Maintained records by microfilming invoices and tracking debits and credits.
  • Summarized receivables by managing invoice accounts and preparing monthly transfer reports.
  • Supported continuous improvement culture within Bayer EuroServices by applying problem-solving methodologies.
  • Administered knowledge tools and provided training on Power Automate, Power Apps, and Data Quality.

Purchasing Agent

TUBİTAK (The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey)
Istanbul
09.2015 - 03.2016
  • Purchasing Department of Science Institute. Import, Export and Customs management. I was responsible to purchase requests from laboratory managers. After that, I organize the documents for the customs office.

Accountant

TUBİTAK (The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey)
Ankara
08.2014 - 09.2015
  • Responsible for book sales and accounting for the Auditing and Contract Department.

Organization Responsible, Accountant

TUBİTAK (The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey)
Ankara
05.2012 - 08.2014
  • Managed multiple meetings for Fatih Project, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
  • Prepared payment documents for Auditing Department post-meetings to maintain financial accuracy.
  • Enhanced accounting skills through practical experience in financial documentation and meeting management.

Journal Administrator

TUBİTAK (The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey)
Ankara
05.2010 - 05.2012

Administrating Journal of Veterinary, and Journal of Earth Sciences guides in Academic Journals Department. I was responsible for the process between article applications and publishing.

Office Support Assistant

Yapi Kredi Bank
Ankara
09.2009 - 04.2010
  • I was supporting all departments in Yapı Kredi Bank - Emek Branch to expedite the work-flow between departments and calling bank customers to inform use credit.

Project Assistant

Nüve Education and Consultancy
Ankara
12.2008 - 08.2009
  • Creating local-national-international Youth Projects. I was also responsible for the Theatre groups and I created Forum Theatre public show with youngsters about against women violence.

European Voluntary Service

Zemgale NGO Support Centre
Jelgava
04.2007 - 04.2008
  • During my voluntary service in Latvia, I learned many things about cultural differences, entrepreneurship, xenophobia, human rights, European citizenship and active citizenship. I was responsible for Youth in Action Program aims. (New name; Erasmus+ Program) The aim of the program is to facilitate the engagement of youth in global peace and sustainable human development through volunteerism, bringing the voice of youth into the development discourse and helping young people to realize their full social, economic and human potential. I was managing English Club to develop English Practicing level with nonformal learning skills. I was also helping other small NGOs to create new local and national activities about Youth Problems. I made several presentations about Youth in Action Program and Turkey to teach the group about new opportunities and intercultural relations. I also designed the web site for NGO.

Intern

Betacom Computer
09.2006 - 11.2006
  • Responsible for finding solutions to all kinds of computer problems and fix the problems. Office works.

Data Logger Expert

Meteksan
Ankara
04.2006 - 06.2006
  • Responsible for measuring and collecting data of chair and bench length - width of all classrooms in Bilecik for Fatih Project.

Intern

Network Informatic
09.2005 - 11.2005
  • Responsible for finding solutions of all kind of computer problems and fixing the problems. Office works.

Intern

Turk Telecom
09.2004 - 11.2004
  • Responsible for finding solutions to all kinds of computer problems and fix the problems. Office works.

Education

Associate Degree - Computer Programming

Anatolia University
Bilecik, Turkey
06.2006

Skills

  • Office365
  • Concur management
  • SAP financial control
  • LAN
  • WAN
  • Training administration & Development
  • Problem solving methodologies
  • Compliance adherence
  • Effective communication
  • Customer service orientation
  • Team collaboration
  • Task prioritization
  • Employee Onboarding & Adaptation

Disability Percentage

41

Hobbies and Interests

  • Gamer
  • Football
  • Basketball

Personal Information

  • Number of Children: 2
  • Date of Birth: 06/07/1986
  • Driving License: B
  • Marital Status: Divorced

Affiliations

Training Course: National Agency – Youth Project (Turkey, Ankara)

Seminar: European Youth Program (Turkey, Ankara)

Seminar: Contact Making Seminar (Turkey, Bilecik)

Youth Exchange: Gender Discrimination (Slovakia, Kosice)

Training Course: European Citizenship (England, Derby)

Training Course: Youth and Informatics National Youth Parliament (Turkey, Ankara)

Training Course: Visual Skills Exhange (Italy, Rome)

Training Course: Youth and Initiative National Youth Parliament (Turkey, Kutahya)

Seminar: The role of Turkey in EU National Youth Parliament (Turkey, Kuşadası)

Seminar: Contact Making Seminar (Turkey, Batman)

Training Course: Theatrical Skills Exchange (Italy, Benevento)

Training Course: Gender Equality (Latvia, Jelgava)

Training Course: Forum Theatre (Latvia, Riga)

Youth Exchance: Dance and Music (Turkey, Amasya)

Seminar: Europe Week Meeting (Turkey, Bilecik)

Training Course: Coach Training (Turkey, Amasya)

Training Copurse: Bridge Between Cultures (Latvia, Jelgava)

Language Skills

Turkish
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Spanish
Elementary (A2)
A2

Timeline

Expert

Bayer EuroServices
07.2016 - 12.2024

Purchasing Agent

TUBİTAK (The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey)
09.2015 - 03.2016

Accountant

TUBİTAK (The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey)
08.2014 - 09.2015

Organization Responsible, Accountant

TUBİTAK (The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey)
05.2012 - 08.2014

Journal Administrator

TUBİTAK (The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey)
05.2010 - 05.2012

Office Support Assistant

Yapi Kredi Bank
09.2009 - 04.2010

Project Assistant

Nüve Education and Consultancy
12.2008 - 08.2009

European Voluntary Service

Zemgale NGO Support Centre
04.2007 - 04.2008

Intern

Betacom Computer
09.2006 - 11.2006

Data Logger Expert

Meteksan
04.2006 - 06.2006

Intern

Network Informatic
09.2005 - 11.2005

Intern

Turk Telecom
09.2004 - 11.2004

Associate Degree - Computer Programming

Anatolia University
Volkan Keles