Esra Devran Karabulut

Finance professional with experience in financial reporting, payment operations, reconciliations, and management accounting within fast-paced environments. Skilled in preparing monthly management accounts, P&L reporting, variance analysis, and delivering accurate financial performance reports. Strong background in reconciliation processes, ensuring alignment between internal systems, bank statements, and general ledgers.

Experienced in payment operations including transaction monitoring, chargebacks, and invoice processing. Proficient in Excel, Tableau, and SQL for financial reporting, data validation, and analysis. Highly analytical and detail-oriented, with a strong ability to work effectively in deadline-driven environments.

Senior Financial Reporting and Payment Specialist at GOOD FINTECH LIMITED (2023-09 – Present)

• Processed and monitored customer payment transactions in line with company policies, financial controls, AML procedures, and fraud risk monitoring requirements.
• Analysed payment activity, transaction trends, and operational data to identify discrepancies, risks, and settlement issues.
• Performed reconciliations between internal systems, payment platforms, and balance reports to ensure financial accuracy and data integrity.
• Produced monthly management accounts including full P&L reporting, variance analysis, and financial performance summaries.
• Prepared detailed reports relating to accounts payable activity, payment exceptions, reconciliation breaks, and operational performance metrics.
• Validated multiple financial data sources and resolved reporting inconsistencies to ensure accurate and reliable management information.
• Tracked vendor payments, reviewed settlement timelines, and monitored payment status to support efficient financial operations.
• Collaborated with finance and operations teams to improve reporting accuracy, reconciliation controls, and process efficiency.
• Utilised advanced Excel functions to support financial reporting and reconciliations.
• Used Tableau and SQL for financial reporting, data validation, and financial analysis.
• Responded to stakeholder and customer queries professionally while maintaining high standards of service and communication.

Financial Reporting & Data Analyst at KORVO LTD (2019-06 – 2023-08)

Freelance

• Analysed financial and operational data to identify trends, variances, and performance insights supporting reporting processes.
• Produced daily, weekly, and monthly reports using Excel to monitor payment flows, returns, and operational performance metrics.
• Maintained high-volume payment and transaction data entries with a strong focus on accuracy, consistency, and data integrity.
• Developed and maintained reporting dashboards, reconciliations, and summary reports for management decision-making.
• Supported financial data validation and ensured accuracy of reported figures through regular reconciliation checks.
• Prepared weekly payment calculations, invoices, customer account checks, and performance reports.
• Monitored data quality and ensured timely reporting of financial and operational information to relevant teams.

Accounting & Financial Reporting Support at KOPITEK KOPYALAMA SİSTEMLERİ (2014-04 – 2019-05)

• Prepared billing records, financial reports, and accounting data using Logo GO accounting software.
• Managed customer and supplier payment queries while supporting accounts payable and receivable processes.
• Administered direct debit operations, cash handling, banking transactions, and daily financial reconciliations.
• Monitored overdue accounts, outstanding balances, and payment collections to support cash flow management.
• Assisted with financial reporting, invoice processing, and account verification procedures.
• Maintained accurate accounting records, financial documentation, and transaction data in line with company procedures.
• Supported month-end financial processes by organising payment records and reconciliations.

Bachelor's Degree in Business Studies – University of Wales (2010 – 2013)

Certificate in Financial Management – Istanbul Isletme (2017 – 2017)