Rosa Welpe - Interim management for HR payroll and financial accounting

Q: Where is Rosa based?

Rosa is based in Sankt Georgen, Germany .

Q: What languages does Rosa speak?

Rosa speaks the following languages: German (Native), Italian (Native), English (Advanced), French (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Rosa have?

Rosa has at least 25 years of experience. During this time, Rosa has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 9 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 7 months . Note that Rosa may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Rosa's latest experience?

Rosa's most recent position is Interim management for HR payroll and financial accounting at RMW Dienstleistungen LTD. .

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

In recent years, Rosa has worked for RMW Dienstleistungen LTD. .

Q: Which industries is Rosa most experienced in?

Rosa is most experienced in industries like Professional Services , Healthcare , and Government and Public Administration . Rosa also has some experience in Transportation and Logistics , Manufacturing , and Pharmaceutical .

Q: Which business areas is Rosa most experienced in?

Rosa is most experienced in business areas like Accounting , Finance , and Human Resources (HR) . Rosa also has some experience in Audit and Project Management .

Q: Which industries has Rosa worked in recently?

Rosa has recently worked in industries like Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has Rosa worked in recently?

Rosa has recently worked in business areas like Accounting , Finance , and Human Resources (HR) .

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Sankt Georgen, Germany

Experience

Feb 2019 - Present

7 years 1 month

Interim management for HR payroll and financial accounting

RMW Dienstleistungen LTD.

Interim management as a freelancer for finance accounting, HR, controlling, accounting and leadership, process optimization
Clients: Esprit (DE/CH), MSD (CH), Sedus Stoll AG (CH), Brooks AG (CH), Yves Rocher (DE), Lilium (DE) and others

Jul 2017 - Jan 2019

1 year 7 months

Maternity leave / family time

Nov 2016 - Jun 2017

8 months

Aarau, Switzerland

Head of Finance and HR, Member of the Executive Board

Vinzenz Meier AG

Monthly, quarterly and annual closings including reporting, payroll (SAP HCM), internal control system
Yearly salary declarations and withholding tax accounting, point of contact for social insurances
Staff and technical management of 4 employees
Posting transactions in accounts payable, accounts receivable and general ledger, fixed asset accounting, management accounting (SAP FI&CO) with cost accounting, forecast, estimate and budget, VAT accounting
HR administration
HR controlling and statistics

Jun 2014 - Oct 2016

2 years 5 months

Basel, Switzerland

Payroll Specialist and Accountant

Möbius

Payroll (SAP HCM & FI&CO), yearly salary declarations and withholding tax accounting, point of contact for management, line managers, authorities and social insurances
Monthly, quarterly and annual closings
HR administration
HR controlling and statistics
Posting transactions in accounts payable, accounts receivable and general ledger, fixed asset accounting, management accounting with cost accounting, forecast, estimate and budget, intercompany reconciliation, Swiss VAT accounting
Structured activities to enable sole responsibility

Apr 2013 - May 2014

1 year 2 months

Bremgarten, Switzerland

Head of Finance and Accounting

Jeld-Wen Schweiz AG

Managed finance accounting with 2 employees, reporting to head office
Posting transactions in accounts payable, accounts receivable and general ledger, fixed asset accounting
Management accounting with cost accounting, forecast, estimate and budget, intercompany reconciliation, Swiss VAT accounting, monthly, quarterly and annual closings according to the Swiss Code of Obligations and IFRS, point of contact for auditors
SOX compliance and sickness management

May 2011 - Oct 2012

1 year 6 months

Basel, Switzerland

Team Leader Financial Accounting

Sauter AG

Managed financial accounting with 2 employees, posting transactions in accounts payable, accounts receivable and general ledger, fixed assets accounting, and management accounting with cost accounting and intercompany reconciliation
VAT accounting for Switzerland and Germany; monthly, quarterly and annual closes under the Swiss Code of Obligations (OR) and Swiss GAAP FER; point of contact for auditors
Implemented internal control system

Jun 2010 - Dec 2010

7 months

Basel, Switzerland

Accountant / Controller

Ratiopharm Schweiz AG

Managed payroll and financial accounting for all sub-ledgers; VAT accounting for Switzerland and Germany
Prepared monthly and annual closes and financial statements under the Swiss Code of Obligations (OR) and US GAAP; project accounting; controlling; liquidity planning; led the project
Converted reporting and budget preparation from IFRS to US GAAP using Hyperion
Internal control system processes

May 2008 - Mar 2010

1 year 11 months

Basel, Switzerland

Accounting Clerk

Swisspost Logistik AG

Acted as deputy department head, overseeing 3 employees
Prepared interim, quarterly, and annual closes under the Swiss Code of Obligations (OR) and IFRS; intercompany reconciliations
Prepared VAT returns and reconciled group balances and offsetting accounts
Prepared cash flow reporting and liquidity planning
Reconciled accounts with partner companies
Covered accounts payable and general ledger during absences

May 2006 - May 2008

2 years 1 month

Basel, Switzerland

Accountant

DHL Schweiz AG

Handled intercompany accounting including participation in monthly and annual closings

May 1999 - Mar 2006

6 years 11 months

Accountant

Various Tax Offices and Mediclin GmbH

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 (10 years), Healthcare (7 years), Government and Administration (7 years), Transportation (4 years), Manufacturing (2.5 years), and Pharmaceutical (0.5 years).

Professional Services

Healthcare

Government and Administration

Transportation

Manufacturing

Pharmaceutical

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 (24 years), Finance (15 years), Human Resources (10 years), Audit (1 year), and Project Management (0.5 years).

Accounting

Finance

Human Resources

Audit

Project Management

Skills

HR:

Payroll (Ch, At & De)
Time Management Including System Responsibility And Issuing Certificates, Time Tracking (E.g. Atoss); Sap, Shift Allowance, Various Time Models
Hr Administration From Onboarding To Offboarding, Recruitment And Applicant Management, Master Data Maintenance And Drafting Employment Contracts
Strategic Advice To Executive Board And Line Managers On Hr Topics (Ranging From Development And Performance Reviews To Wage, Labor Law And Social Security Issues)
First Point Of Contact For Employees On Hr-related Questions
Strategic And Technical Leadership Of Hr

Finance:

Posting Business Transactions For General And Sub-ledgers
Point Of Contact For Audits And Year-end Closing
Fixed Asset Accounting, Operational Accounting Including Cost Accounting, Forecast, Estimate And Budget
Intercompany Reconciliation And Swiss Vat
Controlling With Variance Analyses, Preparing Statistics, Monthly, Quarterly And Annual Closings, Hr Controlling, Production Controlling, Budget & Forecast, Cash Flow Planning
Experienced In Accounting Under Swiss Code Of Obligations, Hgb, Us Gaap, Ifrs And Swiss Gaap Fer
Sox Compliance / Internal Control System Processes
Strategic And Technical Leadership Of Accounting And Controlling

It Skills:

Hr & Erp Systems: Sap Fi/co & Hcm, Sap S/4hana, Business One, Successfactors, Abacus, Hyperion, Oracle, Navision, Datev, Sage, P&i Loga, Swiss Salary
Consolidation Software: Bpc Or Bopc

Languages

German

Native

Italian

Native

English

Advanced

French

Elementary

Education

Sep 1994 - Sep 1996

Hiller Objektmöbel GmbH & Co. KG

Apprenticeship as industrial clerk · Industrial clerk · Kippenheim, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Advanced training as HR assistant NBW Zurich

NBW Zurich

Certificate for repeating the professional diploma in finance and accounting

IFRS accounting seminar

Advanced training as tax specialist

Profile

Created

November 2024

Last Update

June 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Rosa based?

Rosa is based in Sankt Georgen, Germany.

What languages does Rosa speak?

Rosa speaks the following languages: German (Native), Italian (Native), English (Advanced), French (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Rosa have?

Rosa has at least 25 years of experience. During this time, Rosa has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 9 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 7 months. Note that Rosa may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Rosa be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Rosa would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim management for HR payroll and financial accounting, Maternity leave / family time, Head of Finance and HR, Member of the Executive Board.

What is Rosa's latest experience?

Rosa's most recent position is Interim management for HR payroll and financial accounting at RMW Dienstleistungen LTD..

What companies has Rosa worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Rosa has worked for RMW Dienstleistungen LTD..

Which industries is Rosa most experienced in?

Rosa is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Healthcare, and Government and Public Administration. Rosa also has some experience in Transportation and Logistics, Manufacturing, and Pharmaceutical.

Which business areas is Rosa most experienced in?

Rosa is most experienced in business areas like Accounting, Finance, and Human Resources (HR). Rosa also has some experience in Audit and Project Management.

Which industries has Rosa worked in recently?

Rosa has recently worked in industries like Professional Services.

Which business areas has Rosa worked in recently?

Rosa has recently worked in business areas like Accounting, Finance, and Human Resources (HR).

What is Rosa's education?

Rosa attended Hiller Objektmöbel GmbH & Co. KG for Industrial clerk.

Does Rosa have any certificates?

Rosa has 4 certificates. Among them, these include: Advanced training as HR assistant NBW Zurich, Certificate for repeating the professional diploma in finance and accounting, and IFRS accounting seminar.

What is the availability of Rosa?

Rosa is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Rosa?

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