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Interim Senior Accountant
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Nov 2024 - May 2025
7 monthsBerlin, Germany
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- Classic financial accounting under HGB & IFRS
- Preparing monthly and annual financial statements
- Reporting
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Interim Head of External Accounting
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- Technical and disciplinary leadership of up to 20 employees in the shared service center
- Intercompany reconciliations
- ERP: DATEV
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Interim Senior Accountant
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- Process optimization
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- Fixed assets
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11 monthsHamburg, Germany
Interim Senior Accountant
Emvia Living
- Analysis and documentation of existing processes
- Implementation and roll-out of new procedures to optimize accounts payable management
- Conducting month-end and year-end closing for 2023 for various subsidiaries
- VAT returns
- Asset accounting and booking depreciation
Oct 2022 - Jan 2023
4 monthsHamburg, Germany
Interim Senior Accountant
Statista GmbH
- Support in accounts payable
- Preparation of the 2022 annual financial statements
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4 monthsWahlstedt, Germany
Interim Senior Accountant
Arko GmbH
- Support for the 2021 year-end closing
- Processing of VAT
May 2022 - Sep 2022
5 monthsBremen, Germany
Interim Senior Accountant
Konzern
- Support in day-to-day operations
- Ongoing accounting
- Processing of VAT
Feb 2022 - Mar 2022
2 monthsBerlin, Germany
Interim Senior Accountant
Cabka GmbH
- Support in day-to-day operations
- Ongoing accounting
- Processing of VAT
Dec 2021 - Feb 2022
3 monthsUslar, Germany
Interim Senior Accountant
Hofmann Leasing GmbH
- Managing the accounts receivable mailbox and resolving inquiries
- Accounts receivable and debt collection management
- Posting incoming invoices
- Preparing the year-end closing
May 2021 - Aug 2021
4 monthsBerlin, Germany
Interim Senior Accountant
Gansel Rechtsanwälte
- Processing various applications for Corona December relief, bridging assistance II, III and III Plus
- Ongoing accounting
Dec 2015 - May 2021
5 years 6 monthsInterim Finance Manager
Various Engagements
- Various other engagements as Interim Finance Manager
- Project list available on request
Summary
I am an analytical and process-focused finance expert with 35 years of experience in financial accounting. My focus is on efficiently designing finance processes – from preparing annual and monthly financial statements to cost accounting and liquidity planning. My drive: structured work, solid analyses, and solutions that sustainably move companies forward. My approach: reliability and clarity in numbers and communication.
My drive? Bringing structure & clarity to financial processes. My approach? Reliability, efficiency, and sustainable solutions. I love challenges in complex financial structures – and deliver solid results that make companies financially resilient and strategically future-proof.
Skills
- Many Years Of Experience In Financial Accounting & Reporting – Expertise In Preparing Annual And Monthly Financial Statements Under Hgb & Ifrs, Cost Accounting, And Liquidity Planning.
- Process Analysis & Optimization – Structured Redesign And Improvement Of Finance And Accounting Processes For Companies Across Various Industries.
- Experience In Technical & Disciplinary Leadership Of Up To 20 Employees.
- Intercompany Accounting & Reporting – Ensuring Smooth Reconciliations, Preparing Financial Analyses, And Close Cooperation With Auditors & Banks.
- Erp & System Skills – Solid Knowledge Of Datev, Sap R/3, Simba, Hgb, Navision, And Other Finance And Reporting Environments.
- Industry Experience: Retail & Consumer Goods, Construction & Real Estate, Food, Energy & Utilities, Advertising & Media, Healthcare, Pharmaceutical Industry.
Languages
German
NativeEnglish
AdvancedEducation
Oct 1995 - Jun 1999
Vocational College
Diploma in Business Administration · Business Administration · Erkelenz, Germany
Certifications & licenses
Certified Balance Sheet Accountant (written part)
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