Gokhan Baydar Ra MSc
About Gokhan Baydar Ra MSc
Gokhan Baydar Ra MSc is a Senior Financial Accountant Manager with extensive experience in financial analysis and reporting, particularly in various sectors including real estate and pharmaceuticals. He has a strong academic background, holding multiple degrees from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, and has worked in several prominent accounting firms throughout his career.
Current Role at Vistra
Gokhan Baydar Ra MSc currently serves as the Senior Financial Accountant Manager at Vistra, a position he has held since 2018. In this role, he is responsible for the administration, bookkeeping, and preparation of financial statements for various types of companies, including foundations, COOP, CV, BV, and NV. He provides balanced planning and organization of work within the finance team in consultation with the Business Unit Manager Finance. His expertise in financial reporting under both Dutch GAAP and IFRS standards supports the financial operations of the organization.
Previous Experience in Audit Management
Gokhan Baydar has extensive experience in audit management, having worked with several prominent firms. He was a Manager Audit at PwC from 2008 to 2015 in Amsterdam, where he spent seven years. He also held similar positions at KPMG in 2016 and 2017, and at Flynth adviseurs en accountants and HORLINGS accountants en belastingadviseurs in 2017 and 2018, respectively. His roles involved overseeing audit processes and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
Educational Background
Gokhan Baydar's educational journey includes a strong focus on accounting and finance. He studied at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, where he achieved a Bachelor in Economics from 2003 to 2007, followed by a Master in Accounting & Control from 2007 to 2008. He furthered his studies at the same institution, obtaining a Postmaster Accountancy as a Registeraccountant from 2008 to 2012. Earlier, he completed his Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO) with a focus on Economics and Society at Atlas College Copernicus from 1997 to 2003.
Specialization in Financial Analysis
Gokhan Baydar possesses a strong background in financial analysis and control, particularly within various sectors including real estate, trade, production, pharmaceuticals, and care. He specializes in financial reporting and has extensive experience in the liquidation process, managing the de-registration of organizations while coordinating with legal, tax, and treasury departments. His role often involves acting as the main contact person for clients, collaborating closely with client directors, relationship managers, and legal/financial assistants.