Dirk Bannier - Accounting Manager

Q: Where is Dirk based?

Dirk is based in Hamburg, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

Q: What languages does Dirk speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Dirk have?

Dirk has at least 9 years of experience. During this time, Dirk has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 8 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 2 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 Accounting Manager at Technology company in the sports sector .

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

In recent years, Dirk has worked for Technology company in the sports sector , MDAX-listed biotechnology company , Manufacturer of organic food , and Medical technology company .

Q: Which industries is Dirk most experienced in?

Dirk is most experienced in industries like Retail , Energy , and Healthcare . Dirk also has some experience in Professional Services , Information Technology , and Sport .

Q: Which business areas is Dirk most experienced in?

Dirk is most experienced in business areas like Accounting , Audit , and Finance .

Q: Which industries has Dirk worked in recently?

Dirk has recently worked in industries like Healthcare , Information Technology , and Sport .

Q: Which business areas has Dirk worked in recently?

Dirk has recently worked in business areas like Accounting and Audit .

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Hamburg, Germany

Experience

Nov 2023 - Oct 2024

1 year

Berlin, Germany

Accounting Manager

Technology company in the sports sector

Responsible for preparing annual HGB financial statements, including notes and management report
Responsible for overall closing coordination
Coordinating tax returns

Jun 2023 - Oct 2023

5 months

Hamburg, Germany

Head of Accounting

MDAX-listed biotechnology company

Responsible for financial reporting of operating main entities under IFRS and HGB
Ensuring compliance with SOX controls and conducting regular control tests
Leading the general ledger and accounts payable teams with twelve employees in a growing environment
Carrying out projects to increase the efficiency of accounting processes

Oct 2022 - Apr 2023

7 months

Bremen, Germany

Accounting Manager

Manufacturer of organic food

Responsible for preparing IFRS and HGB financial statements, including notes and management report
Responsible for overall closing coordination
VAT returns
Group SAP data reporting
Fixed asset accounting

Feb 2021 - Sep 2022

1 year 8 months

Hamburg, Germany

Senior Accountant

Medical technology company

Responsible for preparing HGB financial statements, including notes and management report
Responsible for overall closing coordination
Reconciliation of US GAAP figures to HGB
Responsible for SOX documentation and internal audit
Process optimization for intercompany reconciliations and inventory valuation
Implementation and adjustment of transfer pricing
Supporting data integration into the new Oracle ERP system

Nov 2020 - Feb 2021

4 months

Lübeck, Germany

Consultant Accounting

Shipping company

Annual VAT report
Preparation of IFRS individual financial statements

Feb 2018 - Mar 2020

2 years 2 months

Hamburg, Germany

Head of Consolidation, Financial Statements and Notes

Wintershall Dea Deutschland AG

Responsible for the SAP FC (Financial Consolidation) consolidation and reporting system
Preparation of the group's consolidated financial statements (including notes)
Preparation of the cash flow statement
Coordination of quarterly and group audits
Resolution of accounting policy issues under IFRS and HGB
Analysis and implementation of changes to accounting standards
Development and updating of accounting policies under IFRS and HGB

Dec 2015 - Feb 2018

2 years 3 months

Hamburg, Germany

Financial Accountant in Group Accounting

Otto GmbH & Co. KG

Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements under HGB and IFRS
Preparation of budgets and forecasts
Filing VAT returns domestically and abroad
Cross-departmental project work, for example implementing the BilRUG and IFRS 9 in the Otto Group

Oct 2014 - Nov 2015

1 year 2 months

Hamburg, Germany

Audit Assistant

Ebner Stolz GmbH & Co. KG

Auditing annual financial statements under HGB and IFRS
Preparation of audit reports
Verification of internal control systems
Review of purchase price allocations under IFRS 3

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Energy, Retail, Healthcare, Information Technology, Sport, and Professional Services.

Energy

Retail

Healthcare

Information Technology

Sport

Professional Services

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Accounting, Audit, and Finance.

Accounting

Audit

Finance

Skills

Microsoft Word And Excel (Very Good)
Sap Fi-co, Sap S/4hana, Sap-eccs, Sap-fc And Microsoft Dynamics (Very Good)
Datev, Lucanet (Basic Knowledge)

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Elementary

Education

Sep 2011 - Aug 2014

University of Applied Sciences West Coast

Bachelor of Laws, focus on Finance & Taxation · Business and Law · Heide, Germany · 2.0

Aug 2010 - Jul 2011

Vocational School

Advanced technical college entrance qualification · Eutin, Germany

Aug 2007 - Jul 2010

Color Line GmbH

Training as an office clerk · Office clerk · Kiel, Germany · 1.9

Certifications & licenses

International Financial Accountant (IHK)

IHK

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 8

Experience in Energy 2 y

Avg length 1 y 1 m

Longest experience 2 y 2 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Accounting Manager, Head of Accounting, Senior Accountant

Main industries Energy, Retail, Healthcare

Main business areas Accounting, Audit, Finance

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Certifications earned 1

Profile

Created

January 2025

Last Update

January 2026

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Where is Dirk based?

Dirk is based in Hamburg, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

What languages does Dirk speak?

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

How many years of experience does Dirk have?

Dirk has at least 9 years of experience. During this time, Dirk has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 2 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: Accounting Manager, Head of Accounting, Senior Accountant.

What is Dirk's latest experience?

Dirk's most recent position is Accounting Manager at Technology company in the sports sector.

What companies has Dirk worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Dirk has worked for Technology company in the sports sector, MDAX-listed biotechnology company, Manufacturer of organic food, and Medical technology company.

Which industries is Dirk most experienced in?

Dirk is most experienced in industries like Retail, Energy, and Healthcare. Dirk also has some experience in Professional Services, Information Technology, and Sport.

Which business areas is Dirk most experienced in?

Dirk is most experienced in business areas like Accounting, Audit, and Finance.

Which industries has Dirk worked in recently?

Dirk has recently worked in industries like Healthcare, Information Technology, and Sport.

Which business areas has Dirk worked in recently?

Dirk has recently worked in business areas like Accounting and Audit.

What is Dirk's education?

Dirk holds a Bachelor in Business and Law from University of Applied Sciences West Coast.

Does Dirk have any certificates?

Dirk has 1 certificate: International Financial Accountant (IHK).

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.