Barbara Greif - Payroll Tax Consultant

Q: Where is Barbara based?

Barbara is based in Kirchhundem, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

Q: What languages does Barbara speak?

Barbara speaks the following languages: German (Native), Arabic (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Barbara have?

Barbara has at least 16 years of experience. During this time, Barbara has worked in at least 16 different roles and for 20 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 9 months . Note that Barbara may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Barbara's latest experience?

Barbara's most recent position is Payroll Tax Consultant at Telefonica Germany GmbH .

Q: What companies has Barbara worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Barbara has worked for Telefonica Germany GmbH , Hengst SE , Xendis GmbH , Henry Schein GmbH , and Tiffany & Co. .

Q: Which industries is Barbara most experienced in?

Barbara is most experienced in industries like Professional Services , Food and Beverage , and Information Technology (IT) . Barbara also has some experience in Telecommunication , Manufacturing , and Automotive .

Q: Which business areas is Barbara most experienced in?

Barbara is most experienced in business areas like Accounting , Finance , and Human Resources (HR) . Barbara also has some experience in Project Management , Audit , and Business Intelligence .

Q: Which industries has Barbara worked in recently?

Barbara has recently worked in industries like Telecommunication , Food and Beverage , and Information Technology (IT) .

Q: Which business areas has Barbara worked in recently?

Barbara has recently worked in business areas like Accounting , Human Resources (HR) , and Finance .

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Kirchhundem, Germany

Experience

May 2024 - Present

1 year 10 months

Germany

Payroll Tax Consultant

Telefonica Germany GmbH

Leading and advising on payroll tax topics focusing on expense reimbursements, travel expenses and entertainment
Supporting SAP HCM/CITAX system migration
Leading and optimizing payroll tax team processes

Apr 2023 - Oct 2023

7 months

Münster, Germany

Interim Manager Head of Payroll

Hengst SE

Interim management of payroll with SAP HCM
Project management for global payroll system implementations

Jan 2023 - Apr 2024

1 year 4 months

Essen, Germany

Head of HR & Accounting

Xendis GmbH

Annual and monthly closings according to the German Commercial Code (HGB)
Point of contact for tax audits, tax advisors and auditors
Execution of payroll with SAP HCM, process optimization and transition
Leading and optimizing HR and HR controlling processes
Preparing forecasts and financial controlling

Sep 2022 - Jan 2023

5 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Interim Manager Head of Payroll

Henry Schein GmbH

Leading the payroll department
Escalation management
Advising on tax audits
Providing and analyzing statistics
Strategic consulting for implementation and development of new software

Sep 2022 - Jan 2023

5 months

Munich, Germany

Interim Manager Payroll & HR Controlling

Tiffany & Co.

Payroll processing for Germany and Schengen countries
Implementation of HR controlling

Feb 2022 - Jun 2022

5 months

Berlin, Germany

Project Manager Finance Operations & Payroll

Gorillas GmbH & Streetfleet GmbH

Managing the payroll department and implementing payroll systems
Managing accounting and treasury
Advising on tax audits

Jul 2021 - Mar 2022

9 months

Essen, Germany

Interim Manager Payroll & HR Controlling

Trane Technologies GmbH

Managing the payroll department
Point of contact for tax audits, tax consultants and auditors
Executing payroll with SAP HCM, process optimization and transition
Managing and optimizing HR and HR controlling processes

May 2021 - Jul 2021

3 months

Berlin, Germany

Head of Finance Operations

Flink SE

Managing the accounting and financial controlling department
Point of contact for tax audits, tax consultants and auditors
Preparing monthly financial statements according to HGB

Jan 2020 - May 2021

1 year 5 months

Berlin, Germany

Team Lead HR Services

Durstexpress KG

Managing payroll preparation, time tracking and administration
Managing HR controlling

Jan 2019 - Dec 2019

1 year

Berlin, Germany

Interim Manager Payroll

Foodora & Takeaway GmbH

Advising and executing payroll, time tracking and administration
Point of contact for tax audits
Optimizing payroll and time management processes
Consulting on system conversions

Oct 2018 - Dec 2018

3 months

Berlin, Germany

Interim Head of Accounting

UM GmbH & Organe S.A.

Leading payroll preparation, time tracking and administration
Management of general ledger and subsidiary ledgers
Preparation of monthly financial statements according to HGB/IFRS

May 2018 - Aug 2018

4 months

Berlin, Germany

Interim Financial Accountant

Audible GmbH

Management of general ledger and subsidiary ledgers
Preparation of monthly financial statements according to HGB
Process optimization focusing on accounts payable and accounts receivable
Setting up financial controlling processes with LUCANET

May 2018 - Aug 2018

4 months

Hamburg, Germany

Interim Head of Accounting

Edel AG

Management of general ledger and subsidiary ledgers
Preparation of monthly financial statements according to HGB
Process optimization focusing on accounts payable and accounts receivable
Setting up financial controlling processes with LUCANET

Sep 2017 - Dec 2017

4 months

Berlin, Germany

Project Manager Business Audits

VDI VDE IT

Review and approval of municipal grant applications from the federal government

Jun 2017 - Aug 2017

3 months

Berlin, Germany

Interim Manager Finance & HR

Holzconnection GmbH

Consulting on tax audits
Management of accounting and payroll
Providing and analyzing statistics

Nov 2016 - May 2017

7 months

Berlin, Germany

Project Manager

Solidiance GmbH

Analysis and market research in Germany
Budget control
Project management for HITACHI Singapore on European product launches

May 2016 - Oct 2016

6 months

Berlin, Germany

Administration and Accounting Staff

Sospito GmbH

Subsidiary and general ledger accounting
Administrative management

Nov 2014 - Apr 2016

1 year 6 months

Berlin, Germany

Head of Accounting

Lexvisors GmbH

Managing accounting under HGB
Point of contact for tax audits, tax consultants and auditors
Process setup
Controlling

Dec 2013 - Nov 2014

1 year

Berlin, Germany

Working Student Accounting and Controlling

Hitfox GmbH

Sub-ledger accounting
Brand controlling
Process setup
Assisting with monthly and annual financial statements under HGB

Oct 2009 - Oct 2012

3 years 1 month

Berlin, Germany

Administration and Accounting Staff

Sospito GmbH

Subsidiary and general ledger accounting
Administrative management

Aug 2008 - Sep 2009

1 year 2 months

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Administration and Accounting Staff

TipTop Clean

Sub-ledger accounting
Administrative management

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Professional Services (3 years), Food and Beverage (2.5 years), Telecommunication (2 years), Information Technology (2 years), Manufacturing (1.5 years), and Automotive (0.5 years).

Professional Services

Food and Beverage

Telecommunication

Information Technology

Manufacturing

Automotive

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Accounting (13 years), Human Resources (5 years), Finance (5 years), Project Management (1.5 years), Audit (0.5 years), and Business Intelligence (0.5 years).

Accounting

Human Resources

Finance

Project Management

Audit

Business Intelligence

Languages

German

Native

Arabic

Elementary

Education

Mar 2021 - Feb 2022

Fernuni Hagen

Tax and legal business economist · Accounting and Finance/Leadership and Performance Processes · Hagen, Germany

Oct 2014 - Jun 2017

Steinbeis Hochschule Berlin

B.A. Management & Innovation, Focus: business law, innovation management (business administration), controlling · Management & Innovation (Business Administration) · Berlin, Germany · 1.2

Oct 2006 - Jun 2009

Euroschulen Hannover

Vocational training as Commercial Assistant · Commercial Assistant · Hanover, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Certified Balance Sheet Accountant (IHK)

Certified Financial Accountant (IHK)

Profile

Created

July 2024

Last Update

July 2025

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Where is Barbara based?

Barbara is based in Kirchhundem, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

What languages does Barbara speak?

Barbara speaks the following languages: German (Native), Arabic (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Barbara have?

Barbara has at least 16 years of experience. During this time, Barbara has worked in at least 16 different roles and for 20 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 9 months. Note that Barbara may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Barbara be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Barbara would be well-suited for roles such as: Payroll Tax Consultant, Interim Manager Head of Payroll, Head of HR & Accounting.

What is Barbara's latest experience?

Barbara's most recent position is Payroll Tax Consultant at Telefonica Germany GmbH.

What companies has Barbara worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Barbara has worked for Telefonica Germany GmbH, Hengst SE, Xendis GmbH, Henry Schein GmbH, and Tiffany & Co..

Which industries is Barbara most experienced in?

Barbara is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Food and Beverage, and Information Technology (IT). Barbara also has some experience in Telecommunication, Manufacturing, and Automotive.

Which business areas is Barbara most experienced in?

Barbara is most experienced in business areas like Accounting, Finance, and Human Resources (HR). Barbara also has some experience in Project Management, Audit, and Business Intelligence.

Which industries has Barbara worked in recently?

Barbara has recently worked in industries like Telecommunication, Food and Beverage, and Information Technology (IT).

Which business areas has Barbara worked in recently?

Barbara has recently worked in business areas like Accounting, Human Resources (HR), and Finance.

What is Barbara's education?

Barbara holds a Bachelor in Management & Innovation (Business Administration) from Steinbeis Hochschule Berlin.

Does Barbara have any certificates?

Barbara has 2 certificates. These include: Certified Balance Sheet Accountant (IHK) and Certified Financial Accountant (IHK).

What is the availability of Barbara?

Barbara is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Barbara?

Barbara's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.