Robert Fuhrmann - Head of Accounting

Q: Where is Robert based?

Robert is based in Berlin, Germany .

Q: What languages does Robert speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Robert have?

Robert has at least 9 years of experience. During this time, Robert has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 7 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 3 months . Note that Robert may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Robert's latest experience?

Robert's most recent position is Head of Accounting at Zeotap .

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

In recent years, Robert has worked for Zeotap , T-Knife GmbH , and Gorillas Technology GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Robert most experienced in?

Robert is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT) , Advertising , and Professional Services . Robert also has some experience in Transportation and Logistics , Retail , and Healthcare .

Q: Which business areas is Robert most experienced in?

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

Q: Which industries has Robert worked in recently?

Robert has recently worked in industries like Advertising , Information Technology (IT) , and Transportation and Logistics .

Q: Which business areas has Robert worked in recently?

Robert has recently worked in business areas like Accounting , Finance , and Audit .

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Berlin, Germany

Experience

Apr 2023 - Present

2 years 11 months

Head of Accounting

Zeotap

Owning finance and accounting team
Growth and training new team members
Full responsibility for audit, taxation, month and year end close
ERP NetSuite customization and continuous improvement
Automation of finance landscape with Python and Power Query

Sep 2022 - Mar 2023

7 months

Senior Accounting Manager and Head Finance System

T-Knife GmbH

Automation of accounting and finance with Python and Excel Power Query
Building team and onboarding new team members
ERP administration NetSuite and continuous improvement and implementation of new automated financial tools
Responsible for audit, month and year end close, taxation and SOX compliance

Jan 2021 - Aug 2022

1 year 8 months

Accounting Manager (until June 2021) / Finance Systems Lead

Gorillas Technology GmbH

Took accounting in-house for all countries (Employee number 3, lived the whole growth cycle until exit)
Monthly and yearly close
Controlling
ERP implementation (NetSuite)
Automation of accounts payables, cost of sales and receivables for whole group with Python and SQL
Help center and cross-functional support for treasury, accounting, BI and finance team
Onboarding of new joiners
KPI and ad hoc reporting
Project work and implementation of new tools to increase automation in accounting

Jan 2020 - Jan 2021

1 year 1 month

Startup Finance Business Analyst and Management Accountant Consultant

Self-Employed

Automated whole finance and book-keeping processes with Python and VBA macros
Yearly and monthly end close according to German local GAAP (HGB) and German tax law
VAT statements
Ad hoc Excel controlling reports
Audit support
Communication with tax advisor and auditors

Jan 2019 - Jan 2020

1 year 1 month

Senior Accountant

Zenjob

Automation of whole accounting processes with Python, VBA, Excel and SQL Postgres
Controlling
Full responsibility for audit with the financial auditor
Reporting of cash flow, P&L and balance sheet
Investor reporting
Leading junior accountants
Ad hoc KPI and accounting reports
Business intelligence with Postgres, SQL and Sisense/Tableau
Hands-on bookings for AP, AR, bank, assets, accruals and prepayments

Jan 2018 - Jan 2019

1 year 1 month

Finance and Accounting Lead

DrSmile

Brought accounting in-house
Built finance and accounting team from scratch
Automated finance and accounting processes with Excel and VBA macros
Defined tax structure for whole company
Yearly and monthly end close, cash flow, P&L and balance sheet
Hands-on bookings for AP, AR, bank, assets, accruals and prepayments

Jun 2017 - Apr 2018

11 months

Tax Adviser Associate / Management Accountant

Volker Wiebe Tax Advisor

Yearly and monthly end close
Worked with many startup clients across different industries
VAT and corporate tax declarations
Balance sheet bookkeeping
Defined tax structures

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 Information Technology (4 years), Advertising (3 years), Professional Services (2 years), Transportation (1.5 years), Retail (1.5 years), and Healthcare (1 year).

Information Technology

Advertising

Professional Services

Transportation

Retail

Healthcare

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 (8.5 years), Finance (8.5 years), Audit (5.5 years), and Business Intelligence (2.5 years).

Accounting

Finance

Audit

Business Intelligence

Summary

Passionate Finance Analyst and Management Accountant. I worked several years in different tax offices. My true passion is to work in startups. I have built finance and accounting teams from scratch. I love to automate all financial and accounting processes and to teach people new things. I like always to educate myself to the next personal and business level.

Skills

Independent, Goal-oriented Work And The Independent Implementation Of Projects In A Team. A High Standard Of Professionalism And Accuracy Are A Matter Of Course For Me.

Balancing According To German Gaap And German Tax Law
Business Intelligence: Sql, Sisense, Tableau
Excel: Power Query, Power Pivot
Python Pandas/numpy (Automation Data Workflow In Accounting Or Erp Systems)
Financial Planning
Erp And Accounting Software: Oracle Netsuite, Datev
Yearly And Monthly End Close According To German Local Gaap And German Tax Law
Vat Statements

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Sep 2012 - Jun 2017

HWR Berlin (Business School of Economics and Law)

Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration · Business Administration · Berlin, Germany

Aug 2009 - May 2012

OSZ Lotis

Tax Accountant Education · Berlin, Germany

Profile

Created

October 2023

Last Update

October 2024

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Robert based?

Robert is based in Berlin, Germany.

What languages does Robert speak?

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

How many years of experience does Robert have?

Robert has at least 9 years of experience. During this time, Robert has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 3 months. Note that Robert may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Robert be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Robert would be well-suited for roles such as: Head of Accounting, Senior Accounting Manager and Head Finance System, Accounting Manager (until June 2021) / Finance Systems Lead.

What is Robert's latest experience?

Robert's most recent position is Head of Accounting at Zeotap.

What companies has Robert worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Robert has worked for Zeotap, T-Knife GmbH, and Gorillas Technology GmbH.

Which industries is Robert most experienced in?

Robert is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT), Advertising, and Professional Services. Robert also has some experience in Transportation and Logistics, Retail, and Healthcare.

Which business areas is Robert most experienced in?

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

Which industries has Robert worked in recently?

Robert has recently worked in industries like Advertising, Information Technology (IT), and Transportation and Logistics.

Which business areas has Robert worked in recently?

Robert has recently worked in business areas like Accounting, Finance, and Audit.

What is Robert's education?

Robert holds a Bachelor in Business Administration from HWR Berlin (Business School of Economics and Law).

What is the availability of Robert?

Robert is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Robert?

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