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Berlin, Germany

Experience

Apr 2024 - Jun 2024

3 months

Consultant

Mid-sized Construction and Real Estate Management Company

Optimization of financial processes for purchasing, sales, and valuation of work in progress
Development of a cash management tool for systematic recording, tracking, and analysis of loan flows
Improvement of liquidity planning and management at the group level
Consolidation of individual financial statements of 20 subsidiaries according to HGB
Creation of automated workflows to reduce manual effort and increase accuracy

Results:

Increased efficiency through optimized processes and new valuation standards
More precise monitoring and control of loan flows, significantly improving liquidity planning
Timely and HGB-compliant preparation of the consolidated financial statements

Sep 2020 - May 2025

4 years 9 months

Senior Consultant

ba audit GmbH

Planning and leading HGB financial statement audits of (large) corporations and partnerships
Conducting setup and operational tests of internal control systems
Assessing the risk of misstatements and fraud
Individual case audits as well as substantive and analytical audit procedures across all balance sheet and income statement items
Internal audit (SOX readiness)
Preparing consolidated financial statements under HGB
Preparing and calculating corporate income tax and trade tax for medium-sized corporations
Leading a team of up to three people

Industries Experience

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Experienced in Professional Services (4.5 years).

Professional Services

Business Areas Experience

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Experienced in Accounting (4.5 years) and Audit (4.5 years).

Accounting

Audit

Summary

Experienced consultant with a focus on HGB financial statements of large corporations and partnerships. Specialized in internal control system audits, risk analyses, balance sheet and profit and loss audits, as well as consolidated financial statements and tax returns.

Skills

Strategic Planning
Financial Analysis
Process Improvement
Analytical Thinking
Team Leadership
Microsoft Excel (Professional Proficiency)
Datev (Good Knowledge)

Languages

German

Native

Serbian

Native

English

Intermediate

Education

Sep 2017 - Aug 2020

Technische Hochschule Wildau

Master · Business and Law · Wildau, Germany

Sep 2014 - Aug 2017

Technische Hochschule Wildau

Bachelor · Business and Law · Wildau, Germany

Profile

Created

January 2025

Last Update

March 2025

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Where is Ivan based?

Ivan is based in Berlin, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Ivan speak?

Ivan speaks the following languages: German (Native), Serbian (Native), English (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Ivan have?

Ivan has at least 5 years of experience. During this time, Ivan has worked in at least 2 different roles and for 2 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 4 months. Note that Ivan may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Ivan be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Ivan would be well-suited for roles such as: Consultant, Senior Consultant.

What is Ivan's latest experience?

Ivan's most recent position is Consultant at Mid-sized Construction and Real Estate Management Company.

What companies has Ivan worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Ivan has worked for Mid-sized Construction and Real Estate Management Company and ba audit GmbH.

Which industries is Ivan most experienced in?

Ivan is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Construction, and Real Estate.

Which business areas is Ivan most experienced in?

Ivan is most experienced in business areas like Accounting, Audit, and Finance.

What is Ivan's education?

Ivan holds a Master in Business and Law from Technische Hochschule Wildau and a Bachelor in Business and Law from Technische Hochschule Wildau.

What is the availability of Ivan?

Ivan is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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