Siegfried Radu - Finance and Administration Officer

Q: Where is Siegfried based?

Siegfried is based in Markdorf, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

Q: What languages does Siegfried speak?

Siegfried speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Siegfried have?

Siegfried has at least 44 years of experience. During this time, Siegfried has worked in at least 24 different roles and for 19 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 6 months . Note that Siegfried may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

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

In recent years, Siegfried has worked for Marc Cain GmbH , Leonhard Moll Betonwerke GmbH & Co. KG, Plant Laußig (Saxony) , Konrad GmbH , and Solidaridad e.V. .

Q: Which industries is Siegfried most experienced in?

Siegfried is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Automotive , and Transportation and Logistics . Siegfried also has some experience in Healthcare , Metals and Mining , and Education .

Q: Which business areas is Siegfried most experienced in?

Siegfried is most experienced in business areas like Accounting , Finance , and Operations . Siegfried also has some experience in Production/Manufacturing , Human Resources (HR) , and Quality Assurance (QA) .

Q: Which industries has Siegfried worked in recently?

Siegfried has recently worked in industries like Professional Services , Fashion and Apparel , and Construction .

Q: Which business areas has Siegfried worked in recently?

Siegfried has recently worked in business areas like Accounting , Information Technology (IT) , and Finance .

Q: What is Siegfried's education?

Siegfried holds a Bachelor in Industrial Engineering: Mechanical Engineering and Business Administration from Technical University of Berlin .

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Markdorf, Germany

Experience

Jul 2023 - Jul 2023

1 month

Marc Cain GmbH

Accounting for subsidiaries in the USA and Canada (ProAlfa)

Oct 2022 - Oct 2022

1 month

Leonhard Moll Betonwerke GmbH & Co. KG, Plant Laußig (Saxony)

Support during the transition from Navision to Microsoft Dynamics
Entering production data that wasn't transferred

Jul 2022 - Aug 2022

2 months

Germany

Konrad GmbH

Current account bookkeeping, mainly accounts payable
Checking outgoing invoices and preparing incoming invoices for posting (coding)
Posting in Navision

May 2022 - May 2022

1 month

Germany

Finance and Administration Officer

Solidaridad e.V.

Administrative tasks in an international non-profit organization
Preparing postings and managing payment transactions
Human resources

Oct 2020 - Nov 2020

2 months

Germany

Waldner Holding GmbH & Co. KG

Accounts payable accounting
Recording incoming invoices with RecSolution
Posting in ProAlpha

Nov 2016 - Apr 2019

2 years 6 months

Treasurer and Board Member

FDP Ortsgruppe Markdorf im Bodenseekreis

Set up administration
Responsible for transitioning from cameral accounting to double-entry accounting

Jan 2016 - Apr 2016

4 months

Setting up an online retail business

Selecting suppliers for kitchen products
Setting up procurement processes including orders
Processing delivery notes and invoices in collaboration with an external service provider

Jul 2014 - Aug 2015

1 year 2 months

Advising on the setup of a raw material import business

Creating a business plan (integrated P&L, balance sheet, cash flow statement)
Advising a startup founder on importing copper and other metals
Researching buyers and suppliers
Clarifying import and financing issues

Jan 2014 - May 2014

5 months

Creating a business plan for a children's cancer clinic

Creating a business plan (integrated P&L, balance sheet, cash flow statement)
Planning the renovation and operation of a decommissioned facility considering the special requirements of pediatric oncology
Planning the facilities, catering, and a hotel for caregivers
Outlining accounting processes, especially procurement

Aug 2013 - Dec 2013

5 months

Developing a business plan for a pyrolysis company

Creating a business plan (integrated P&L, balance sheet, cash flow statement) for processing scrap tires and plastics

Jan 2013 - Jul 2013

7 months

Consulting for a mechanical engineering and automotive supplier

Determining which business units to continue and the strategy after insolvency
Creating a business plan (integrated planning of P&L, balance sheet, cash flow statement) and searching for an investor
Changing procurement, cost allocation, and invoicing processes

Sep 2012 - Sep 2012

1 month

Supporting the audit of German subsidiaries under US GAAP

Working with auditors to explain German accounting standards
Explaining documents

Aug 2012 - Aug 2012

1 month

SAP FI Lecturer

Teaching retraining students in general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, fixed assets, and closing entries
Explaining accounting processes based on SAP workflows

Nov 2011 - Apr 2012

6 months

Consulting on the acquisition of a company in rail maintenance and switch heating

Creating a business plan (integrated planning of P&L, balance sheet, cash flow statement) based on provided figures
Reviewing business processes and recommending simplifications

Apr 2011 - Oct 2011

7 months

Germany

Strategic Procurement

Centrotherm AG

Identifying critical supply parts and creating part profiles
Searching for and selecting suitable suppliers based on quality, technical competence, location, and price

Jan 2011 - Mar 2011

3 months

Switzerland

Advising on the acquisition of an analysis company in the pharmaceutical sector

Advising a private investor on the acquisition of an analysis company in the pharmaceutical sector

Apr 2009 - Oct 2009

7 months

Further training as SAP Supply Chain Manager

Further training at Date up in Stuttgart

Jan 2007 - Mar 2009

2 years 3 months

Cooper Standard Automotive (Germany) GmbH

Clearing high receivables and cleaning up accounts after the takeover of a US subsidiary
Merging two accounts receivable ledgers and relocating the accounting department
Closing a plant and training rotating temporary workers
Process analysis, credit note procedures and consignment stocks
Handling VAT issues, credit checks abroad and preparing proofs of delivery
Reviewing cost center allocation of incoming invoices and identifying deviations in pricing agreements
Performing monthly closings and document management according to SOX

Jan 2004 - Dec 2005

2 years

Spain

Controller

AWECO (Spanish subsidiary)

Implementing reliable financial planning with multi-year forecasting
Setting up meaningful monthly reporting
Supporting controlling in a production restructuring process (process reorganization and staff reduction)
Setting up a production facility in Mexico: finding and selecting buildings, defining machine equipment and layouts, utility requirements and financial planning for the startup phase
Analyzing the profitability of a plant in Slovakia

Jan 2003 - Dec 2008

6 years

Consulting for various medium-sized companies

Consulting in the medical devices, machining technology and freight forwarding industries
Bookkeeping and payroll
Supporting management, certification and implementation of production planning and control systems

Jan 2001 - Dec 2002

2 years

Germany

Sole Managing Director

TERCON HYDRAULIK UND MOTOREN GmbH

Development and production of special electric drives and hydraulic cylinders for the paper machinery industry
Development of electric drives for small vehicles such as wheelchairs and golf carts

Jan 1997 - Dec 2001

5 years

Germany

Sole Managing Director

Höss-Präzision GmbH

Supply of turned and milled parts in large and small series for mechanical engineering and the automotive industry
Certified according to DIN EN ISO 9000

Jan 1995 - Dec 1995

1 year

Germany

General Authorized Representative

Werkzeugmaschinenfabrik C. Behrens AG

Implementation of a new ERP system and a monthly reporting system based on Excel
Cost estimation and post-calculation for individual orders, which were billed as projects
Advising management on strategic matters

Jan 1992 - Dec 1995

4 years

United States

Sole Managing Director (CEO)

KS International Investment Corporation, Inc.

Leading three production companies and a sales company in the USA as well as a production company in Canada
Strategy development, market approach and accounting according to GAAP and HGB
Preparing annual and monthly plans as well as plan vs actual comparisons
Working with auditors and tax optimization under double taxation agreements
Appointing managing directors, restructuring production processes and building a new plant

Jan 1987 - Dec 1991

5 years

Germany

Board Member for Finance and Administration

Naxos-Union AG und Diskus Werke AG

Responsible for accounting, HR, procurement, materials management, organization, IT and general services
Chairman of the board of the US subsidiary
Relocation of parts production and construction of a new plant for grinding tools in Butzbach
Implementation of controlling and reporting systems
Negotiations with a banking consortium and conversion to a public company as well as preparation for the sale of the group

Jan 1981 - Dec 1986

6 years

Germany

Head of Controlling Division for Foreign Subsidiaries

Kolbenschmidt AG

Set up international controlling with annual plans and monthly reports for companies in South Africa, Brazil, Mexico, USA, France, United Kingdom, and Ireland
Prepared board resolutions and board meetings
Led international cooperation projects and tax optimizations with Arthur Andersen and KPMG
Led the sale of shares in the Mexican subsidiary and negotiated in English and Spanish

Jan 1979 - Dec 1980

2 years

Germany

Head of Audit

Rank Xerox GmbH

Ensured the correct functioning of the IT systems used group-wide
Reviewed new IT systems before, during, and after implementation
Trained staff on the systems
Assisted in preparing annual financial statements in the Netherlands, Austria, and Switzerland
Conducted special audits

Jan 1977 - Dec 1979

3 years

Germany

Head of Controlling and Deputy Head of West Region

Lufthansa Service GmbH

Responsible for managing facilities at Düsseldorf and Cologne airports
Monitored and improved productivity, handled investment calculations, and executed investments
Resolved organizational issues and optimized transport to aircraft
Established a factory outlet at Düsseldorf airport

Jan 1974 - Dec 1977

4 years

Germany

Lecturer and Research Associate

Universitätsseminar der Wirtschaft

Taught courses in economics, business administration, and mathematics
Supervised groups in solving case studies
Designed and led seminars
Developed the German case study center
Attended the Harvard Business School case study seminar in Fontainebleau

Jan 1971 - Dec 1974

4 years

Germany

Research Associate

Planungsgruppe Ritter

Conducted studies on behalf of the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation
Market study for steel profile sheets in Algeria with interviews in French
Analyzed labor intensity of production processes in the food and beverage industry

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 Manufacturing (21.5 years), Automotive (13.5 years), Transportation (7 years), Healthcare (6.5 years), Metals and Mining (5 years), and Education (4 years).

Manufacturing

Automotive

Transportation

Healthcare

Metals and Mining

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 (24 years), Finance (22 years), Operations (13 years), Production (12 years), Human Resources (11 years), and Quality Assurance (11 years).

Accounting

Finance

Operations

Production

Human Resources

Quality Assurance

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Spanish

Intermediate

Education

Technical University of Berlin

Diploma in Engineering · Industrial Engineering: Mechanical Engineering and Business Administration · Berlin, Germany

Certifications & licenses

SAP Supply Chain Manager

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Created

January 2025

Last Update

May 2025

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Where is Siegfried based?

Siegfried is based in Markdorf, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

What languages does Siegfried speak?

Siegfried speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Siegfried have?

Siegfried has at least 44 years of experience. During this time, Siegfried has worked in at least 24 different roles and for 19 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 6 months. Note that Siegfried may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Siegfried be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Siegfried would be well-suited for roles such as: Finance and Administration Officer, Treasurer and Board Member, Setting up an online retail business.

What companies has Siegfried worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Siegfried has worked for Marc Cain GmbH, Leonhard Moll Betonwerke GmbH & Co. KG, Plant Laußig (Saxony), Konrad GmbH, and Solidaridad e.V..

Which industries is Siegfried most experienced in?

Siegfried is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Automotive, and Transportation and Logistics. Siegfried also has some experience in Healthcare, Metals and Mining, and Education.

Which business areas is Siegfried most experienced in?

Siegfried is most experienced in business areas like Accounting, Finance, and Operations. Siegfried also has some experience in Production/Manufacturing, Human Resources (HR), and Quality Assurance (QA).

Which industries has Siegfried worked in recently?

Siegfried has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Fashion and Apparel, and Construction.

Which business areas has Siegfried worked in recently?

Siegfried has recently worked in business areas like Accounting, Information Technology (IT), and Finance.

What is Siegfried's education?

Siegfried holds a Bachelor in Industrial Engineering: Mechanical Engineering and Business Administration from Technical University of Berlin.

Does Siegfried have any certificates?

Siegfried has 1 certificate: SAP Supply Chain Manager.

What is the availability of Siegfried?

Siegfried is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Siegfried?

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