Selchuk Fikret
About Selchuk Fikret
Selchuk Fikret is an Accounting Manager with a Master of Science in International Business from Universität Wien. He has experience in financial management and reporting, having worked at Forto and previously at Business Insider Deutschland and Booking.com.
Work at Forto
Selchuk Fikret serves as the Accounting Manager at Forto, a position he has held since 2021. He is based in Berlin, Germany. In this role, he is responsible for various accounting functions, including preparing monthly accruals and provisions for month-end closing activities. He also assists in the budgeting process by preparing cost-related reports and ad-hoc financial reports. His expertise in statistical data analysis enhances financial reporting and decision-making processes within the company.
Education and Expertise
Selchuk Fikret holds a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in International Business from Universität Wien, where he studied from 2010 to 2014. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management from Marmara Üniversitesi, completing his studies from 1998 to 2005. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in financial reporting, statistical data analysis, and various SAP modules, including SAP/FI, SAP/MM, SAP/AA, and SAP RE-FX.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to his current role at Forto, Selchuk Fikret worked as a Finance Manager at Business Insider Deutschland for five months in 2021, based in Berlin. He also has experience as a Customer Service Executive at Booking.com from 2014 to 2016 in the Berlin Area. Earlier in his career, he worked as a Call Center Agent at Mondial Assistance Türkiye for 11 months in 2005 in Istanbul, Turkey. These roles contributed to his comprehensive understanding of finance and customer service.
Skills and Responsibilities
Selchuk Fikret possesses strong skills in statistical data analysis, which aids in enhancing financial reporting and decision-making processes. He is experienced in preparing monthly accruals and provisions for month-end closing activities. Additionally, he analyzes and presents profit and loss deviations to department heads and the central controlling department, ensuring that financial insights are communicated effectively within the organization.