Seckin Yigit Topac
Amsterdam,Netherlands
Summary
Analytical Financial Controller with 2+ years of experience in IFRS-based reporting, regulatory compliance (FINREP/COREP), and performance analysis within the banking sector. Proven ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights for senior management. Recently expanded into procurement and expense control, driving cost optimization and process improvements. Advanced in Power BI and Excel, with hands-on experience in SAP, AFAS, and T24. Currently completing an MSc in Financial Control & Management (July 2026).
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement & Expense Control Specialist (Internal Rotation)
Garanti BBVA International
Amsterdam
02.2026 - Current
- Managed end-to-end procurement and expense control processes, ensuring accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices through AFAS
- Strengthened internal controls by reviewing invoice documentation, approvals, and accounting treatment, reducing risk of misstatements
- Reconciled accounts payable balances and resolved discrepancies, improving accuracy of financial records
- Supported month-end closing through AP reconciliations and expense analysis, contributing to reliable financial reporting
- Assisted in OPEX and CAPEX monitoring, providing variance analysis to support cost control initiatives
- Maintained vendor master data in line with compliance and audit requirements
- Contributed to process automation and digitalization initiatives, improving efficiency within procurement workflows
- Collaborated with internal stakeholders to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve procurement efficiency
- Identified process inefficiencies and contributed to improvements in invoice processing and approval workflows
- Supported cost optimization initiatives across departments through enhanced expense visibility
Financial Controller
Garanti BBVA International
Amsterdam
10.2023 - 02.2026
- Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual IFRS financial statements for a banking balance sheet environment, ensuring full compliance with regulatory and audit requirements
- Delivered in-depth variance, trend, and ratio analysis, supporting senior management in decision-making and performance evaluation
- Contributed to FINREP and COREP regulatory reporting to the ECB, ensuring accuracy and timely submission under strict deadlines
- Analyzed Net Interest Income (NII) and key balance sheet movements, providing clear, structured commentary for CFO-level reporting
- Supported budgeting and forecasting cycles, including scenario analysis to assess financial performance under different macroeconomic conditions
- Played a key role in internal and external audits by preparing reconciliations, documentation, and resolving audit queries efficiently
- Collaborated with Treasury, ALM, and Trade Finance teams to enhance accuracy and consistency of financial reporting across departments
- Supported IFRS 9 processes, including Expected Credit Loss (ECL) analysis and provisioning insights
- Monitored derivative positions and contributed to hedge accounting and mark-to-market (MtM) reporting
Education
MSc - Financial Control & Management
The Hague University of Applied Sciences
The Hague, Netherlands07-2026
Bachelor of Business Administration - International Business & Marketing
Capilano University
Vancouver, CanadaSkills
- IFRS Reporting
- Financial Close
- Financial Analysis
- Variance Analysis
- Budgeting
- Forecasting
- Regulatory Reporting
- IFRS 9
- Expected Credit Loss
- P&L Analysis
- Balance Sheet Analysis
- SAP
- AFAS
- Temenos T24
- Microsoft Power BI
- Dashboarding
- Data Modeling
- DAX
- Microsoft Excel
- Pivot Tables
- XLOOKUP
- Power Query
Languages
Turkish, English
First Language
Dutch
Elementary
A2
Timeline
Procurement & Expense Control Specialist (Internal Rotation)
Garanti BBVA International
02.2026 - Current
Financial Controller
Garanti BBVA International
10.2023 - 02.2026
MSc - Financial Control & Management
The Hague University of Applied Sciences
Bachelor of Business Administration - International Business & Marketing
Capilano University