Acelya Satir - Interim Senior Accountant

Q: Where is Acelya based?

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

Q: What languages does Acelya speak?

Acelya speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Turkish (Advanced), Spanish (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Acelya have?

Acelya has at least 10 years of experience. During this time, Acelya has worked in at least 13 different roles and for 14 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 8 months . Note that Acelya may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Acelya's latest experience?

Acelya's most recent position is Interim Senior Accountant at Gustavo Gusto GmbH & Co. KG .

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

In recent years, Acelya has worked for Gustavo Gusto GmbH & Co. KG , SMA Solar Technology GmbH , Active International GmbH , Taiyo Europe GmbH , Fraunhofer Institut für Gießerei-, and Composite- und Verarbeitungstechnik IGCV .

Q: Which industries is Acelya most experienced in?

Acelya is most experienced in industries like Professional Services , Education , and Automotive . Acelya also has some experience in Manufacturing , Aerospace and Defense , and Chemical .

Q: Which business areas is Acelya most experienced in?

Acelya is most experienced in business areas like Accounting , Finance , and Operations . Acelya also has some experience in Customer Service , Legal , and Business Intelligence .

Q: Which industries has Acelya worked in recently?

Acelya has recently worked in industries like Education , Automotive , and Chemical .

Q: Which business areas has Acelya worked in recently?

Acelya has recently worked in business areas like Accounting , Finance , and Project Management .

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Mönchengladbach, Germany

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Experience

Jun 2024 - Oct 2024

5 months

Interim Senior Accountant

Gustavo Gusto GmbH & Co. KG

Independently manage financial accounting
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements according to HGB and IFRS
Create monthly reports
Prepare booking documents and calculate provisions
Submit VAT advance returns, annual tax returns, and summary reports
Consolidate all relevant financial data from multiple entities in SAP BYD
Optimize AP and AR processes
Manage general ledger and fixed asset accounting
Serve as direct contact for internal and external finance topics
Prepare monthly forecasts, intercompany and account reconciliations
Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank accounting
Submit factoring reports to banks
Provide cash flow report to the CFO
Train new finance staff
Prepare and ensure compliance with financial statements
Liaise with auditors and tax advisors

Jan 2024 - May 2024

5 months

Interim Senior Accountant

SMA Solar Technology GmbH

Independently manage financial accounting
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements according to HGB and IFRS
Create monthly reports
Prepare booking documents and calculate provisions
Submit VAT advance returns, annual tax returns, and summary reports
Ensure correct consolidation of all relevant financial data in SAP
Optimize accounts payable processes
Manage general ledger and fixed asset accounting
Serve as direct contact for internal and external finance topics
Prepare monthly forecasts, intercompany and account reconciliations
Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable accounting

Oct 2023 - Jan 2024

4 months

Interim Senior Accountant

Active International GmbH

Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements according to HGB and US GAAP
Serve as direct contact for internal and external finance topics
Process travel expense claims
Prepare monthly forecasts, intercompany and account reconciliations
Prepare booking documents and calculate provisions
Review and approve invoices
Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable accounting
Manage general ledger and fixed asset accounting
Responsible for the accounts receivable dunning process
Support handling of VAT inquiries during tax audits
Submit VAT advance returns, annual tax returns, and summary reports
Analyze and assess domestic and international VAT transactions

Jan 2023 - Sep 2023

9 months

Senior Accountant

Taiyo Europe GmbH

Prepare quarterly and annual financial statements according to HGB and IFRS
Serve as direct contact for internal and external finance topics
Prepare monthly forecasts and the annual budget
Prepare booking documents and calculate provisions
Review and approve invoices
Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable accounting
Process travel expense claims
Manage general ledger and fixed asset accounting
Responsible for the accounts receivable dunning process
Support handling of VAT inquiries during tax audits
Submit VAT advance returns, annual tax returns, and summary reports
Analyze and assess domestic and international VAT transactions

Apr 2022 - Dec 2022

9 months

Projektcontroller

Fraunhofer Institut für Gießerei-, Composite- und Verarbeitungstechnik IGCV

Control research projects at IGCV
Perform preliminary and final project cost calculations
Monitor costs and revenues
Handle commercial management of projects
Support external project audits
Oversee monthly project time tracking and staff planning
Assist in institute-wide controlling
Process internal service charge allocations

Mar 2021 - Mar 2022

1 year 1 month

Accounting Clerk

Fraikin Deutschland GmbH

Maintaining and managing incoming and outgoing payments
Responsible for master data and dunning processes
Processing travel expense reports
Correspondence with business partners and their debtors
Organizing contract management
Assisting with quarterly and annual financial statements according to HGB
General administrative tasks
Familiarizing with, analyzing, and monitoring ongoing processes and results
Supporting tax audits
Preparing and ensuring the timely submission of VAT advance returns, annual VAT returns, and summary reports
Handling VAT issues during audits
Reconciling VAT accounts

Feb 2021 - Mar 2023

2 years 2 months

Further training as a certified balance sheet accountant

IHK

Jun 2020 - Feb 2021

9 months

Erding, Germany

Technical Assistant

TÜV SÜD Auto Service GmbH

Independently coordinating and carrying out all commercial activities at the TÜV SÜD service center
Supporting the inspection center manager with various administrative tasks, such as creating duty rosters
Diligently handling cash management and appointment scheduling
Advising customers and selling products and services
Providing backup support at all TÜV SÜD service centers in the branches

Feb 2020 - Oct 2020

9 months

Further training as a financial accountant

IHK

Jul 2019 - May 2020

11 months

Munich, Germany

Team Assistant to the Department Head

TÜV SÜD Business Services GmbH

Quality management and change management
Maintaining the SAP system for the departments, including receivables management
Maintaining and reconciling accounts
Intercompany reconciliations
Reviewing and posting incoming invoices in SAP
Creating analyses, reports, and evaluations
Tracking deadlines and creating quotes and orders
Handling everything from preparing quotes and processing orders to invoicing
Performing typical assistant tasks

Apr 2017 - Jul 2019

2 years 4 months

Munich, Germany

Team assistant to the managing director and branch manager

Wackler Facility Management GmbH

Managing terminations and operational sales
Preparation of controlling reports
Setting up control guidelines in NAV
Drafting master agreements
Scheduling appointments for the managing director and branch manager
Creating work orders
Preparing presentations
Monitoring and processing payments
Master data maintenance for accounts payable and receivable
Handling everything from preparing quotes and order processing to invoicing

Jan 2017 - Apr 2017

4 months

Munich, Germany

Team assistant to the managing director

Satir Versorgungstechnik GmbH

Preparation of controlling reports
Scheduling and administrative organization
Handling correspondence in German and English
Answering calls
Creating invoices in the internal billing system
Supporting the preparation of quotes, reports, minutes, and invoices
Travel expense accounting
Reviewing VAT returns
Coordinating and preparing VAT pre-registrations, annual returns, and Intrastat declarations

Feb 2016 - Jan 2017

1 year

Munich, Germany

Trainee Legal Assistant

Weis-Walter-Fischer-Zernin Rechtsanwälte

Dictating correspondence in German and English
Drafting and processing contracts and legal briefs
Creating, managing, and archiving files
Monitoring deadlines
Appointment and travel management
Performing general assistant tasks

Mar 2015 - Feb 2016

1 year

München-Flughafen, Germany

Flight Attendant

Transavia Airlines

Attending to passengers
Serving and preparing food and beverages
Demonstrating safety instructions

Sep 2014 - Mar 2015

7 months

Barcelona, Spain

Internship abroad

Clase Barcelona Language School

Preparing German courses
Spanish course
Supervising students

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Professional Services, Education, Automotive, Manufacturing, Aerospace and Defense, and Food and Beverage.

Professional Services

Education

Automotive

Manufacturing

Aerospace and Defense

Food and Beverage

Business Area Experience

See which departments and functions this freelancer has contributed to most.

Experienced in Accounting, Finance, Operations, Customer Service, Business Intelligence, and Quality Assurance.

Accounting

Finance

Operations

Customer Service

Business Intelligence

Quality Assurance

Summary

I bring extensive experience in managing financial accounting and reporting across different industries, ensuring accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements under various frameworks including HGB, IFRS, and US GAAP. My background spans from streamlining AP and AR processes to consolidating data in SAP environments and handling tax declarations, all while maintaining clear and effective communication with stakeholders.

I am passionate about delivering reliable financial analysis and forecasts, and my proactive approach has consistently supported business growth and compliance. My practical know-how and hands-on experience ensure that I add significant value in any finance-related role.

Skills

Ms Office
Word
Excel
Powerpoint
Html & Css
Datev
Sap Fi
Sap S4/Hana
Sap Byd
Bc Dynamics Navision
Oracle
Lucanet

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Turkish

Advanced

Spanish

Elementary

Education

Sep 2013 - Jul 2014

Private-Isar-Mittelschule-am Rosenheimerplatz

Secondary school diploma · Munich, Germany

Sep 2007 - Jul 2012

Erich-Kästner-Volksschule

Aschaffenburg, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Further training as certified balance sheet accountant /IHK

Further training as financial accountant /IHK

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 15

Experience in Professional Services 4.5 y

Avg length 10 m

Longest experience 2 y 3 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 2 (Germany, Spain)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Interim Senior Accountant, Senior Accountant, Projektcontroller

Main industries Professional Services, Education, Automotive

Main business areas Accounting, Finance, Operations

Qualifications

Certifications earned 2

Profile

Created

November 2024

Last Update

June 2026

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Where is Acelya based?

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

What languages does Acelya speak?

Acelya speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Turkish (Advanced), Spanish (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Acelya have?

Acelya has at least 10 years of experience. During this time, Acelya has worked in at least 13 different roles and for 14 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 8 months. Note that Acelya may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Acelya be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Acelya would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim Senior Accountant, Senior Accountant, Projektcontroller.

What is Acelya's latest experience?

Acelya's most recent position is Interim Senior Accountant at Gustavo Gusto GmbH & Co. KG.

What companies has Acelya worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Acelya has worked for Gustavo Gusto GmbH & Co. KG, SMA Solar Technology GmbH, Active International GmbH, Taiyo Europe GmbH, Fraunhofer Institut für Gießerei-, and Composite- und Verarbeitungstechnik IGCV.

Which industries is Acelya most experienced in?

Acelya is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Education, and Automotive. Acelya also has some experience in Manufacturing, Aerospace and Defense, and Chemical.

Which business areas is Acelya most experienced in?

Acelya is most experienced in business areas like Accounting, Finance, and Operations. Acelya also has some experience in Customer Service, Legal, and Business Intelligence.

Which industries has Acelya worked in recently?

Acelya has recently worked in industries like Education, Automotive, and Chemical.

Which business areas has Acelya worked in recently?

Acelya has recently worked in business areas like Accounting, Finance, and Project Management.

What is Acelya's education?

Acelya attended Private-Isar-Mittelschule-am Rosenheimerplatz.

Does Acelya have any certificates?

Acelya has 2 certificates. These include: Further training as certified balance sheet accountant /IHK and Further training as financial accountant /IHK.

What is the availability of Acelya?

Acelya will be available full-time from November 2026.

What is the rate of Acelya?

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