Martina Maurer - Financial Controller

Q: Where is Martina based?

Martina is based in Potsdam, Germany .

Q: What languages does Martina speak?

Martina speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Martina have?

Martina has at least 18 years of experience. During this time, Martina has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 6 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years . Note that Martina may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Martina's latest experience?

Martina's most recent position is Financial Controller at DC Heidi GmbH .

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

In recent years, Martina has worked for DC Heidi GmbH and DC Heidi Pty Ltd & GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Martina most experienced in?

Martina is most experienced in industries like Professional Services , Government and Public Administration , and Real Estate . Martina also has some experience in Telecommunication and Healthcare .

Q: Which business areas is Martina most experienced in?

Martina is most experienced in business areas like Accounting , Finance , and Audit . Martina also has some experience in Business Intelligence .

Q: Which industries has Martina worked in recently?

Martina has recently worked in industries like Government and Public Administration , Real Estate , and Telecommunication .

Q: Which business areas has Martina worked in recently?

Martina has recently worked in business areas like Accounting and Finance .

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Potsdam, Germany

Experience

Oct 2021 - Present

4 years 5 months

Berlin, Germany

Financial Controller

DC Heidi GmbH

Interim role as a finance project consultant supporting the CFO
Optimized processes in the accounting department
Supported the preparation of the annual financial statements under German GAAP and IFRS, especially the IFRS notes, evaluation and interpretation of accounting issues
Restructured cost centers
Implemented monthly reporting, data consolidation, ad hoc reporting, deviation analysis
Project clients: Goodmills Deutschland, EMIXA, LMtec

Nov 2018 - Jun 2023

4 years 8 months

Germany

Financial Controller/Company Secretary

DC Heidi Pty Ltd & GmbH

Implementation of a new accounting system using XERO and Lexoffice
Liquidity management, treasury and cash management
Workflow optimization of financial processes in connection with budget planning to achieve synergy effects
Project controlling: definition of results-oriented financial milestones
Monitoring budget target vs actual, deviation analysis
Preparation of annual financial statements according to HGB, IFRS/Australian GAAP and preparation of tax returns
Project clients: Telstra, Digital Realty, Department of Defense

Sep 2014 - Nov 2014

3 months

Townsville City, Australia

Interim CFO

TAIHS – Townsville Aboriginal & Islander Health

Interim position with primary responsibility for leading the finance team (6 people) and supporting the CEO
Monitoring budgets and recalculations
Release and approval of payments, especially for salaries
Cash flow management

Jun 2014 - Oct 2018

4 years 5 months

Townsville City, Australia

Finance Manager

Maurclaw Pty Ltd

Restructured workflow, implementation of an accounting system (MYOB)
Developed and improved the reporting package and forecasting tools
Monitoring budget target vs actual, deviation analysis
Cash flow optimization
Preparation of annual financial statements according to IFRS/Australian GAAP and preparation of tax returns

Apr 2012 - May 2014

2 years 2 months

Sydney, Australia

Financial Controller/Accountant

German-Australian Chamber of Industry and Commerce

Preparation and controlling of the annual budget: target vs actual reconciliation, cash flow management
Coordination and preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements (IFRS and HGB), quarterly reporting to the DIHK in Germany
Preparation of relevant reports and statistics for executives and the Supervisory Board – key figure analysis, ad hoc analyses
Coordination of internal and external audits
Implementation, further development and employee training for a new accounting system (XERO)
Adaptation and optimization of existing reporting processes

Jul 2007 - Oct 2011

4 years 4 months

Berlin, Germany

Audit Senior/Tax Consultancy

PKF Fasselt Schlage

Participation in statutory audits of annual and consolidated financial statements, listed companies, implementation of the risk-oriented audit approach
Solving accounting and valuation problems, coordinating cross-company assessment of individual audit fields
Preparation of financial statements of most legal forms according to HGB, IFRS, UK-GAAP
Induction and guidance of new employees, management of audit teams
Legal tax declaration of partnerships and corporations, extensive tax returns of natural persons
Accompaniment of the tax authorities in the case of external tax audits
Tax structuring of company sales
Processing of questions relating to international tax law

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 (15 years), Government and Administration (4.5 years), Real Estate (4.5 years), and Telecommunication (4.5 years).

Professional Services

Government and Administration

Real Estate

Telecommunication

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 years), Finance (14 years), Audit (6.5 years), and Business Intelligence (4.5 years).

Accounting

Finance

Audit

Business Intelligence

Summary

German–Australian Financial Controller, CPA (Australia) accountant with more than five years of experience in the Australian finance environment as a Financial Controller and a solid background in the German tax and audit sector.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
In-depth knowledge of procedures within financial departments. Hands-on manager with strong skills in assessing and managing key and complex processes.
Effective communicator with excellent interpersonal skills with clients and team members.

Skills

Computer Literacy: Ms Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook 365, Powerpoint)
Teams, Sharepoint
Programs: Datev, Sap R/3, Sap S/4hana, Lucanet, Sap Business One, Sage, Caseware, Idea, Myob, Xero, Lexoffice, Vena, Bexio, Lexware
Volunteer Treasurer Of The Nqcfa (North Queensland Crayfish Farmer Association)
Account Verification At Toy Library Townsville

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Intermediate

Education

Oct 2003 - Sep 2004

University Rennes I

Rennes, France

University of Augsburg

Diploma in Business Administration, Focus: Economic Auditing and Controlling, Business Taxation, Sociology & Psychology of Work · Business Administration · Augsburg, Germany

Hamburg Chamber of Commerce

Industrial Clerk Apprenticeship · Hamburg, Germany

Certifications & licenses

CPA (Australia)

Profile

Created

October 2024

Last Update

September 2025

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Where is Martina based?

Martina is based in Potsdam, Germany.

What languages does Martina speak?

Martina speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Martina have?

Martina has at least 18 years of experience. During this time, Martina has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years. Note that Martina may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Martina be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Martina would be well-suited for roles such as: Financial Controller, Financial Controller/Company Secretary, Interim CFO.

What is Martina's latest experience?

Martina's most recent position is Financial Controller at DC Heidi GmbH.

What companies has Martina worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Martina has worked for DC Heidi GmbH and DC Heidi Pty Ltd & GmbH.

Which industries is Martina most experienced in?

Martina is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Government and Public Administration, and Real Estate. Martina also has some experience in Telecommunication and Healthcare.

Which business areas is Martina most experienced in?

Martina is most experienced in business areas like Accounting, Finance, and Audit. Martina also has some experience in Business Intelligence.

Which industries has Martina worked in recently?

Martina has recently worked in industries like Government and Public Administration, Real Estate, and Telecommunication.

Which business areas has Martina worked in recently?

Martina has recently worked in business areas like Accounting and Finance.

What is Martina's education?

Martina holds a Master in Business Administration from University of Augsburg.

Does Martina have any certificates?

Martina has 1 certificate: CPA (Australia).

What is the availability of Martina?

Martina is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Martina?

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