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Serkan Kara
Experienced in audit, compliance, and strategic management across finance and public sectors.
Serkan Kara is a seasoned professional with expertise in internal audit, compliance, and strategic management. Most recently, he served as Consular and...
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My Career Journey
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Singapore Embassy
Consular and Social Affairs Executive
Jul 2024 - Jan 2025 | 6m
Ankara, TR
Oversaw documentation processes for consular and visa matters, assisted with consular cases involving Singapore citizens, planned and executed official embassy events, and prepared statistics related to...
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Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency
Specialist (Audit, Finance, Reporting, Strategy)
Dec 2018 - Aug 2022 | 3y 8m
Ankara, TR
Composed annual reports and strategic plans, supervised financial and operational project processes, participated in overseas audits and international conferences, and prepared country-based strategic...
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Atradius Credit Insurance
Claims Manager
Feb 2016 - Jan 2017 | 11m
Istanbul, TR
Examined account receivable balances for insurability, prepared credit risk reports, managed claim handling processes, examined financial damage claims, and conducted financial risk analysis for custo...
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ING Bank
Compliance Manager
May 2015 - Nov 2015 | 6m
Istanbul, TR
Ensured compliance with financial security and AML standards, conducted due diligence and KYC reviews, reported suspicious activities, approved/rejected new customers, and audited international money transfers...
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Turkland Bank (T-Bank)
Internal Controller
Oct 2012 - May 2015 | 2y 7m
Istanbul, TR
Performed internal control audits at all branches, ensured compliance with banking laws and internal regulations, reported findings, and worked with the Compliance Department on AML/KYC and sanctions.
Anadolubank
Internal Auditor
Mar 2011 - Oct 2012 | 1y 7m
Istanbul, TR
Audited branches for credits, operations, and financial performance, evaluated regulatory records, searched for corruption, conducted MASAK and compliance audits, and participated in affiliate audits.
LC Waikiki, Tema Holding
Financial Auditor
Feb 2010 - Mar 2011 | 1y 1m
Istanbul, TR
Conducted financial audits in overseas offices in China, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh, performed risk-based audits in branches, and audited compliance of financial and HR operations with legal procedures...
Education
Ankara University, Faculty of Political Sciences
Management and Strategy
2021
University of Oregon, Lundquist College of Business
Business Administration, Minor in Economics
2006
Çankaya Cumhuriyet Science High School
2000
Certifications & Qualifications
CIA Part 1
2026
YÖK Equivalency
2026
Dean’s List
University of Oregon2026
Beta Gamma Sigma
University of Oregon2026
The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
University of Oregon2026
Language(s) I speak
Turkish
Fluent
English
Fluent