Dirk K. - Interim HR Business Partner/Payroll Manager/Finance Manager

Q: Where is Dirk based?

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

Q: What languages does Dirk speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Dirk have?

Dirk has at least 35 years of experience. During this time, Dirk has worked in at least 12 different roles and for 12 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 6 months . Note that Dirk may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Dirk's latest experience?

Dirk's most recent position is Interim HR Business Partner/Payroll Manager/Finance Manager at Landwirtschaftlicher Verband .

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

In recent years, Dirk has worked for Landwirtschaftlicher Verband , inproject GmbH , Unternehmen Softwareentwicklung , Unternehmen Online Lernplattform , and Unternehmen Digitaldruckerei .

Q: Which industries is Dirk most experienced in?

Dirk is most experienced in industries like Professional Services , Transportation and Logistics , Media, and Entertainment and Publishing . Dirk also has some experience in Information Technology (IT) , Manufacturing , and Education .

Q: Which business areas is Dirk most experienced in?

Dirk is most experienced in business areas like Accounting , Finance , and Human Resources (HR) . Dirk also has some experience in Customer Service , Logistics , and Production/Manufacturing .

Q: Which industries has Dirk worked in recently?

Dirk has recently worked in industries like Professional Services , Transportation and Logistics , Media, and Entertainment and Publishing .

Q: Which business areas has Dirk worked in recently?

Dirk has recently worked in business areas like Customer Service , Logistics , and Production/Manufacturing .

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Oberursel, Germany

Experience

Sep 2024 - May 2025

9 months

Germany

Interim HR Business Partner/Payroll Manager/Finance Manager

Landwirtschaftlicher Verband

On-time payroll processing including all related tasks
Time tracking and personnel administration
Point of contact for management, managers, works council, and employees as well as external clients, such as the tax office, health insurers, etc.
HR controlling including account reconciliation
Operational and strategic HR work
Supporting management in budget planning
Monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements according to HGB
Financial, accounts receivable, and accounts payable accounting
Tax filings
Liquidity and budget planning, forecasts
Statistics, analyses, and reporting
Personnel support and advising management and managers on all labor law, social security law, constitutional law, and disciplinary matters
Optimization of cost center and cost unit accounting

Jul 2024 - Aug 2024

2 months

Interim HR Business Partner/Payroll Manager/Finance Manager

inproject GmbH

Nov 2023 - Jun 2024

8 months

Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Accounting & Controlling

Unternehmen Softwareentwicklung

Preparing payroll with DATEV Lodas
Financial accounting including accounts receivable and accounts payable
Preparing monthly financial statements and monthly reports
Point of contact for tax advisors, health insurers, and authorities
Maintaining personnel files
Financial and liquidity planning

Jun 2021 - Apr 2024

2 years 11 months

Berlin, Germany

Financial Administrator

Unternehmen Online Lernplattform

Financial accounting including accounts receivable and accounts payable
Preparing payroll for the tax advisor
Answering questions from the HR department at the corporate headquarters in Amsterdam about employee salaries
Monthly and annual financial statements according to HGB
Reporting and analyses
Financial and liquidity planning
Point of contact for tax advisors

Jan 2015 - Dec 2023

9 years

Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Owner

Unternehmen Digitaldruckerei

Digital printing
Seminar room rental
Package and express logistics
Office services

Nov 2012 - Dec 2014

2 years 2 months

Germany

Head of Finance & HR & Authorized Signatory

Unternehmen Herrenkonfektion

Managing finance & HR
Handling day-to-day operations
Preparing monthly and annual financial statements according to German GAAP (HGB) and monthly reporting
Financial and liquidity planning
Point of contact for the management board at the group headquarters in Berlin
IT reorganization of financial accounting on Microsoft Navision

Nov 2011 - May 2012

7 months

Eschborn, Germany

Controller

Unternehmen IT-Projektvermittler

Preparing payroll for the tax advisor
Maintaining personnel files
Reviewing accounting entries
Preparing monthly reports
Cash management
Budget creation
Fleet management
Migrating accounting software from Simba to DATEV

Jun 2009 - Oct 2011

2 years 5 months

Zürich, Switzerland

Senior Financial Controller

Unternehmen IT-Projektvermittler

Leading the finance and back office team
Preparing monthly and annual financial statements according to Swiss GAAP and US GAAP
Monthly reporting
Creating budgets and forecasts
Establishing and setting up the back office for a subsidiary in Austria
Contract management and compliance

Nov 2008 - May 2009

7 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Controller

Unternehmen Immobilieninvestor

Controlling and analysis of rental properties
Implementing a database to consolidate individual rental properties
Preparing payroll for the tax advisor

Jul 2004 - Oct 2008

4 years 4 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Financial Controller

Unternehmen IT-Projektvermittler

Leading the finance team
Preparing monthly and annual financial statements according to German GAAP and US GAAP
Monthly reporting
Preparing payroll for the tax advisor
Establishing and setting up back offices for subsidiaries in Poland and the Czech Republic
Point of contact for tax advisors and auditors
Budget vs. actual analysis
Training apprentices in office administration

Oct 2003 - Mar 2004

6 months

Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Accountant and Controller

Limousine Service Company

Financial accounting including accounts receivable and accounts payable
Preparing monthly financial statements according to HGB
Preparing payroll for the tax advisor
Liquidity and financial planning
Fleet management including claims processing

Dec 2001 - Sep 2003

1 year 10 months

Germany

Head of Financial Accounting

Furniture Retail Company

Managing finance and accounting
Financial planning and controlling
Contact person for tax advisors
Implementing online banking
Network, hardware and software administration
Acting as the commercial manager's deputy

Jul 1997 - Oct 2001

4 years 4 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Commercial Manager

Metal Processing Company

Organizing and structuring administrative processes
Creating internal forms and reports
Analyzing time tracking
Preparing payroll
Reporting to health insurance companies and the tax office
Managing personnel files
Fleet management
Creating and designing catalogs and brochures
Setting up and structuring a branch in Rot am See
Optimizing workflows

Sep 1989 - Jun 1997

7 years 10 months

Germany

Commercial Clerk

Interior Decorating Company

Order processing
Financial accounting including accounts receivable and accounts payable
Preparing payroll
Managing personnel files
Contact person for tax advisors, banks and the tax office

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 (17.5 years), Transportation (9.5 years), Media and Entertainment (9 years), Information Technology (7 years), Manufacturing (4.5 years), and Education (3 years).

Professional Services

Transportation

Media and Entertainment

Information Technology

Manufacturing

Education

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 (28 years), Finance (24 years), Human Resources (16 years), Customer Service (9 years), Logistics (9 years), and Production (9 years).

Accounting

Finance

Human Resources

Customer Service

Logistics

Production

Summary

As an experienced manager, I have broad and versatile expertise that lets me quickly find the right solution even in difficult situations. Thanks to my quick grasp, I learn new tasks, software, and workflows quickly and successfully. I am persistent and assertive.

My entrepreneurial mindset and approach, along with my friendly and helpful nature, make me a valuable asset to any team.

Skills

Trainings

Various Accounting And Tax Training Sessions

It Applications

Payroll Processing Datev Lodas
Lexware
Ms Office Word, Excel, Outlook
Financial Accounting Datev
Navision
Lexware
Sage/khk
Simba

Special Skills

Social Security And Payroll Tax Law
Labor Law
Staff Management

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Aug 1987 - Jun 1989

Vocational training as an office clerk, IHK certificate · Office Clerk

Advanced training, IHK certificate · Certified Business Economist

Certifications & licenses

IHK certified payroll accountant

Certified business economist, IHK certificate

Profile

Created

June 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Dirk based?

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

What languages does Dirk speak?

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

How many years of experience does Dirk have?

Dirk has at least 35 years of experience. During this time, Dirk has worked in at least 12 different roles and for 12 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 6 months. Note that Dirk may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Dirk be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Dirk would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim HR Business Partner/Payroll Manager/Finance Manager, Accounting & Controlling, Financial Administrator.

What is Dirk's latest experience?

Dirk's most recent position is Interim HR Business Partner/Payroll Manager/Finance Manager at Landwirtschaftlicher Verband.

What companies has Dirk worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Dirk has worked for Landwirtschaftlicher Verband, inproject GmbH, Unternehmen Softwareentwicklung, Unternehmen Online Lernplattform, and Unternehmen Digitaldruckerei.

Which industries is Dirk most experienced in?

Dirk is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Transportation and Logistics, Media, and Entertainment and Publishing. Dirk also has some experience in Information Technology (IT), Manufacturing, and Education.

Which business areas is Dirk most experienced in?

Dirk is most experienced in business areas like Accounting, Finance, and Human Resources (HR). Dirk also has some experience in Customer Service, Logistics, and Production/Manufacturing.

Which industries has Dirk worked in recently?

Dirk has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Transportation and Logistics, Media, and Entertainment and Publishing.

Which business areas has Dirk worked in recently?

Dirk has recently worked in business areas like Customer Service, Logistics, and Production/Manufacturing.

What is Dirk's education?

Dirk attended education in Office Clerk.

Does Dirk have any certificates?

Dirk has 2 certificates. These include: IHK certified payroll accountant, Certified business economist and IHK certificate.

What is the availability of Dirk?

Dirk is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Dirk?

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