Karen Heitmann

Interim Senior Accountant

Hamburg, Germany
Experience
Nov 2024 - May 2025
7 months
Berlin, Germany

Interim Senior Accountant

Element Materials Technology GmbH

  • Classic financial accounting under HGB & IFRS
  • Preparation of monthly and annual financial statements
  • Reporting
  • ERP: Microsoft Dynamics D365
May 2024 - Oct 2024
6 months
Berlin, Germany

Interim Head of External Accounting

Advita Pflegedienst GmbH

  • Team leadership: managed 20 employees within a shared service center
  • Business analysis and controlling
  • Intercompany reconciliations
  • ERP: DATEV
Jan 2024 - Apr 2024
4 months
Hamburg, Germany

Interim Senior Accountant

Dominos Systemzentrale

  • Process optimization
  • Cash flow planning
  • Fixed assets management
  • ERP: Navision
Feb 2023 - Dec 2023
11 months
Hamburg, Germany

Interim Senior Accountant

Emvia Living

  • Analysis and documentation of existing processes
  • Implementation and optimization of accounts payable procedures
  • Monthly closing and support for the 2023 year-end closing for various subsidiaries
  • VAT advance returns
  • Fixed asset accounting and posting of depreciation
Oct 2022 - Jan 2023
4 months
Hamburg, Germany

Interim Senior Accountant

Statista GmbH

  • Support for accounts payable
  • Preparation for the 2022 year-end closing
Jul 2022 - Oct 2022
4 months
Wahlstedt, Germany

Interim Senior Accountant

Arko GmbH

  • Support for the 2021 year-end closing
  • Handling of VAT matters
May 2022 - Sep 2022
5 months
Bremen, Germany

Interim Senior Accountant

Konzern

  • Day-to-day accounting support
  • Ongoing bookkeeping
  • Handling of VAT matters
Feb 2022 - Mar 2022
2 months
Berlin, Germany

Interim Senior Accountant

Cabka GmbH

  • Day-to-day accounting support
  • Ongoing bookkeeping
  • Handling of VAT matters
Dec 2021 - Feb 2022
3 months
Uslar, Germany

Interim Senior Accountant

Hofmann Leasing GmbH

  • Managed the accounts receivable mailbox and resolved inquiries
  • Debtor and receivables management
  • Posted incoming invoices
  • Prepared year-end closing
May 2021 - Aug 2021
4 months
Berlin, Germany

Interim Senior Accountant

Gansel Rechtsanwälte

  • Processed various applications for December 2020 Corona aid, Bridging Aid II, Bridging Aid III, and Bridging Aid III Plus
  • Ongoing bookkeeping
Dec 2015 - May 2021
5 years 6 months

Various other assignments as Interim Finance Manager

Project list available upon request.

Summary

I am an analytical, process-focused finance expert with 35 years of experience in financial accounting. I concentrate on making financial processes more efficient—from preparing annual and monthly financial statements to cost accounting and cash flow planning. My drive: structured work, solid analysis, and solutions that move companies forward in the long run. My approach: reliability and clarity in both numbers and communication.

What motivates me? Bringing structure & clarity to financial processes. My attitude? Commitment, efficiency, and sustainable solutions. I love challenges in complex financial structures—and deliver solid results that make companies financially resilient and strategically future-proof.

Languages
German
Native
English
Advanced
Education
Oct 1995 - Jun 1999

Berufskolleg

Diploma in Business Administration · Erkelenz, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Certified Accountant (written exam)

Certified Trade Specialist

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