Ilka Schmidt - Interim Manager in Financial Accounting

Q: Where is Ilka based?

Ilka is based in Hamburg, Germany .

Q: What languages does Ilka speak?

Ilka speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Ilka have?

Ilka has at least 18 years of experience. During this time, Ilka has worked in at least 12 different roles and for 15 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 2 months . Note that Ilka may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Ilka's latest experience?

Ilka's most recent position is Interim Manager in Financial Accounting at Eppendorf Group SE & Co. KG .

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

In recent years, Ilka has worked for Eppendorf Group SE & Co. KG , Buss Group GmbH & Co. KG , Ratepay GmbH , Montblanc Simplo GmbH , and Nynas GmbH & Co. KG .

Q: Which industries is Ilka most experienced in?

Ilka is most experienced in industries like Transportation and Logistics , Fashion and Apparel , and Real Estate . Ilka also has some experience in Manufacturing , Banking and Finance , and Chemical .

Q: Which business areas is Ilka most experienced in?

Ilka is most experienced in business areas like Accounting , Finance , and Customer Service . Ilka also has some experience in Sales , Project Management , Investments, and M&A & Venture Capital .

Q: Which industries has Ilka worked in recently?

Ilka has recently worked in industries like Fashion and Apparel , Chemical , and Real Estate .

Q: Which business areas has Ilka worked in recently?

Ilka has recently worked in business areas like Accounting , Finance , Investments, and M&A & Venture Capital .

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Hamburg, Germany

Experience

Jul 2025 - Nov 2025

5 months

Interim Manager in Financial Accounting

Eppendorf Group SE & Co. KG

Financial accounting / General Ledger
VAT
Recapitulative statements (ZM reports)
Z4 reports
Z5a reports
Intercompany reconciliations

Nov 2024 - Jun 2025

8 months

Hamburg, Germany

Interim Manager in Financial Accounting

Buss Group GmbH & Co. KG

Preparation of annual financial statements for 7 companies
Publication of annual financial statements
Reconciliation of salary and wage accounts
Financial accounting / single-entry bookkeeping for various companies

Aug 2024 - Nov 2024

4 months

Berlin, Germany

Interim Manager in Financial Accounting

Ratepay GmbH

Preparation of accounting guidelines under HGB
VAT advance returns & reconciliation
Inventory planning
Fixed asset accounting
Reporting

Sep 2023 - Jan 2026

2 years 5 months

Interim Manager in Financial Accounting

Montblanc Simplo GmbH

Preparation of HGB & IFRS financial statements
Independently perform periodic postings in the context of general ledger accounting
Provisions
Accruals
Invoice preparation
Account reconciliations
Management of general and sub-ledger accounting
Preparation of invoices with and without purchase order reference
Intercompany reconciliations
Point of contact for business units and external partners
Netting

Oct 2022 - Sep 2023

1 year

Hamburg, Germany

Interim Manager in Financial Accounting

Nynas GmbH & Co. KG

Independently handle all business transactions and their accounting in the scope of financial accounting
Point of contact for business units and external partners
Support during financial audits
Financial accounting
Year-end closing tasks (preparation of the notes, provisions schedule, etc.)
Accounts payable accounting
Bank accounting
Cash flow planning
Foreign currency valuation
Independent reconciliation of general and sub-ledgers
Master data maintenance
VAT
Recapitulative statements (ZM reports)
Z4 reports
Z5a reports
Balance reconciliations

Jul 2022 - Sep 2022

3 months

Hamburg, Germany

Interim Manager Expert in Financial Accounting

Condo Group GmbH

Independent preparation of monthly financial statements
Independent reconciliation of general ledger and subledgers
Independent processing of all business transactions and their accounting representation within financial accounting
Contact person for specialist departments and external partners
General ledger accounting
Accounts receivable accounting
Accounts payable accounting
Bank accounting
Master data maintenance

Jan 2022 - Jun 2022

6 months

Hamburg, Germany

Interim Manager Investment & Partner Steering/Equity Management & Fund Accounting

Patrizia AG

Central contact in Fund Services & for real estate AIFs (real estate special funds)
Preparation of reconciliation statements for Japanese corporations and partnerships (accounting conversion from Japanese GAAP to German law according to KAGB)
Calculation of unit prices and preparation of reporting
Processing of all transactions in the fund and in assigned portfolio companies

Jul 2021 - Jan 2022

7 months

Rellingen, Germany

Interim Manager Financial Accounting

Hansa-Heemann AG

Execution of processes in the accounts receivable/payable workflow system
Independent handling of customer inquiries/requirements and typical FI processes
Bank accounting
Accounts receivable accounting
Price maintenance
Account clearing of legacy items
Analysis and optimization in accounts receivable accounting
Independent booking of receivable payments, debit notices, etc.
Coordination of transactions in accounts receivable accounting
Master data maintenance and review
Sparring partner for the accounting team lead

Jul 2021 - Sep 2021

3 months

Hamburg, Germany

Interim Manager Sole Accountant

OAK25 GmbH

Implementation of the complete accounting in the Xentral ERP system
Sole accountant / processing of all business transactions within accounting according to HGB

Mar 2019 - Mar 2020

1 year 1 month

Hamburg, Germany

Fund Accounting Associate Real Assets

HANSAINVEST Hanseatische Investment GmbH

Independent processing of all transactions of national and international real estate special funds and their accounting representation within fund accounting
Preparation and creation of daily, monthly, and annual financial statements (including assisting auditors during the audit)
Review of annual reports
Calculation of unit prices and preparation of reporting
Collection, evaluation, and control of accounting data from property managers
Maintenance of fixed asset registers and general ledger accounts
Accounts receivable and payable accounting
Posting of bank statements
Currency forward transactions
Creation of provisions
Foreign currency valuation
Determination of option rates and input tax allocation
Account reconciliation
Master data maintenance
Monitoring and support of share certificate transactions
Preparation and coordination of distributions according to the Investment Tax Act
Liquidity planning
Execution of domestic and international payment transactions
Contact person for internal departments, fund managers, investors, tax advisors, auditors, etc.
Preparation and reporting of investment assets statistics to the Deutsche Bundesbank
Maximum liquidity reporting to the BVI
Preparation and submission of the Z4 report to the Deutsche Bundesbank

Oct 2018 - Mar 2019

6 months

Hamburg, Germany

Tax Manager

IntReal International Real Estate Kapitalverwaltungsgesellschaft mbH

Point of contact for internal departments and external partners (investors, asset managers, fund managers, etc.) for questions on the tax treatment of real estate funds at the investment, fund, and investor level
Comprehensive tax compliance for our real estate funds, including coordinating distributions and calculating tax metrics
Support tasks in tax management for real estate funds
Implementation and monitoring of new regulatory requirements (e.g. InvStG reform), as well as drafting and monitoring guidelines for departments and, if needed, IT
Close collaboration with tax advisors and auditors and preparation of required documents
Point of contact for tax authority inquiries and audits
Preparation and review of capital gains tax filings
Calculation of tax metrics and implementation into the existing accounting system (SAP)
Support during tax audits

Sep 2016 - Sep 2018

2 years 1 month

Hamburg, Germany

General Ledger Accountant / Financial Accountant

DS Crewing GmbH

Full accounting for DS Crewing GmbH, DS Multibulk Invest GmbH & Co. KG, DS Multibulk Invest Management GmbH, DS Multibulk Bareboat GmbH & Co. KG, DS Multibulk Bareboat Management GmbH, DS Multibulk Invest One GmbH & Co. KG, DS Multibulk Invest Shipmanagement One GmbH, DS Scanmar Crewing Services GmbH
Posting of bank, cash, accounts receivable and accounts payable transactions
Fixed asset accounting
Processing and issuing invoices and recharges
Executing payments
Foreign exchange sales
VAT returns and VAT reconciliation
Preparation and submission of Z8 report
Creation of provisions, prepaid and accrued items, etc.
Performing balance reconciliations for accounts receivable, accounts payable, and general ledger accounts
Carrying out monthly, quarterly and year-end closing activities and serving as direct contact for auditors
Tax calculations (corporate tax, trade tax, etc.)
Support for projects
Assistance and support with the Navision software
Salary payments for seafarers (including liquidity checks) and reconciliation of payroll accounts
Liquidity planning

Dec 2015 - Aug 2016

9 months

Hamburg, Germany

Wage Accountant

DS Crewing GmbH

Preparation of wage payrolls (wage accounting) for international seafarers
Process monitoring in wage accounting between ship and shore
Reconciliation of home allotments and final statements
Digitization of processes and interfaces between ship and shore payroll offices and accounting
Office briefing of the captains
Reconciliation of ship accounts (cash, slop chest, welfare funds)
Point of contact for captains on salary-related questions of ship personnel, cash accounting and purchases
Project work (introduction of a new payroll software onboard)

Dec 2010 - Dec 2015

5 years 1 month

Hamburg, Germany

Accounts Receivable Accountant

Hermes Logistik Gruppe Deutschland GmbH

Full accounts receivable management for Hermes Einrichtungs Service GmbH & Co. KG and Hermes Logistik Gruppe Deutschland GmbH
Maintenance of receivable accounts and posting of all related business transactions
Participation in monthly and year-end closing activities
Managing dunning procedures
Account reconciliations and processing of open item lists
Invoice creation
Posting of outgoing credit notes and invoices
Monthly revenue reconciliation with group companies
Posting of bank statements
Monitoring of credit risks and determination of allowances for doubtful accounts
Transfers of receivables to debt collection
Monthly reconciliation of shipment losses and transport damages between Business Clearing and accounting
Master data maintenance
Point of contact for internal departments and customers
General office tasks

Sep 2007 - Nov 2010

3 years 3 months

Troisdorf, Germany

Financial Accountant

BwFuhrpark Service GmbH

Bank accounting
Accounts receivable and payable accounting
Support with monthly and year-end closing activities
Receivables management
Preparation of monthly reports for management
Account maintenance and processing of open item lists
Customer support and general office tasks
Liquidity planning
Invoicing: checking invoices and uploading data into SAP until invoices are sent
Manual invoice creation with SAP SD
Posting of petty cash transactions
Master data maintenance
Handling of complaints

Jun 2006 - Sep 2007

1 year 4 months

Sole Accounts Receivable Clerk / Backup for Inside Sales

Breckle GmbH

Sole responsibility for the entire accounts receivable
Posting incoming and outgoing payments
Handling dunning procedures
Preparing and sending sales reports
Calculating and issuing bonus statements
Clearing customer accounts
Receiving and processing incoming and outgoing mail and general office work
Point of contact for internal departments and customers
Handling customer inquiries
Acquiring new sales partners
Preparing quotes and contract management
Telephone order processing
General customer support

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 Transportation (11 years), Fashion (2.5 years), Manufacturing (2 years), Real Estate (2 years), Banking and Finance (1.5 years), and Chemical (1 year).

Transportation

Fashion

Manufacturing

Real Estate

Banking and Finance

Chemical

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 (18.5 years), Finance (9.5 years), Customer Service (3 years), Sales (1.5 years), Investments and M&A (0.5 years), and Legal (0.5 years).

Accounting

Finance

Customer Service

Sales

Investments and M&A

Legal

Skills

Sap
Jd Edwards
D365
Insight
Datev
Ms Dynamics
Navision
Ms Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, Powerpoint)
Windows Applications
Lotus Notes
S-firm
Xentral
Microsoft Teams
Slack
Google Drive
Teams

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 2003 - Jun 2006

Vocational School I, Northeim

Industrial clerk · Northeim, Germany

Oct 2002 - Jun 2003

Vocational School I for Business and Administration, Northeim

Advanced technical college entrance qualification · Northeim, Germany

Oct 1998 - Jun 2002

Novalis Secondary School, Nörten-Hardenberg

Secondary school leaving certificate I · Nörten-Hardenberg, Germany

...and 2 more

Certifications & licenses

Certified Balance Sheet Accountant

IHK & Tax School Endriss

Profile

Created

March 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Ilka based?

Ilka is based in Hamburg, Germany.

What languages does Ilka speak?

Ilka speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Ilka have?

Ilka has at least 18 years of experience. During this time, Ilka has worked in at least 12 different roles and for 15 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 2 months. Note that Ilka may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Ilka be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Ilka would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim Manager in Financial Accounting, Interim Manager Expert in Financial Accounting, Interim Manager Investment & Partner Steering/Equity Management & Fund Accounting.

What is Ilka's latest experience?

Ilka's most recent position is Interim Manager in Financial Accounting at Eppendorf Group SE & Co. KG.

What companies has Ilka worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Ilka has worked for Eppendorf Group SE & Co. KG, Buss Group GmbH & Co. KG, Ratepay GmbH, Montblanc Simplo GmbH, and Nynas GmbH & Co. KG.

Which industries is Ilka most experienced in?

Ilka is most experienced in industries like Transportation and Logistics, Fashion and Apparel, and Real Estate. Ilka also has some experience in Manufacturing, Banking and Finance, and Chemical.

Which business areas is Ilka most experienced in?

Ilka is most experienced in business areas like Accounting, Finance, and Customer Service. Ilka also has some experience in Sales, Project Management, Investments, and M&A & Venture Capital.

Which industries has Ilka worked in recently?

Ilka has recently worked in industries like Fashion and Apparel, Chemical, and Real Estate.

Which business areas has Ilka worked in recently?

Ilka has recently worked in business areas like Accounting, Finance, Investments, and M&A & Venture Capital.

What is Ilka's education?

Ilka attended Vocational School I, Northeim for Industrial clerk.

Does Ilka have any certificates?

Ilka has 1 certificate: Certified Balance Sheet Accountant.

What is the availability of Ilka?

Ilka will be available from July 2026.

What is the rate of Ilka?

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