Erik Wredenhagen - Interim Tax Manager and Tax Advisor

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Berlin, Germany

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Experience

Feb 2025 - Apr 2025

3 months

Project experience

Various real estate companies

Preparation, review and submission of income tax, VAT and construction withholding tax returns/filings
Analysis/review of IFRS/HGB postings and subsequent tax provision calculations
Process consulting and individual case reviews regarding VAT (reverse charge procedures, rental options, transfer of business as a going concern, input tax deduction and reduction)
Review of purchase agreements for M&A transactions and real estate acquisitions
Advice on use of special depreciation (§ 7b EStG since 2020), § 6b EStG reserves, distinction between commercial and asset management activities
Ongoing compliance advice on property tax and real estate transfer tax

Nov 2024 - May 2025

7 months

Project experience

Energy companies, power plant operators

Support in preparation and submission of all types of tax returns and filings (especially VAT and income taxes)
Process consulting for internal finance workflows, coordination between accounting and tax, quality assurance processes and process documentation
Analysis and review of IFRS/HGB posting balances, tax follow-up work for monthly and annual financial statements
Support in audit of IFRS and HGB financial statements

Oct 2024 - Dec 2024

3 months

Berlin, Germany

Project experience

E-commerce company

Interim role in the tax department, especially internal compliance (monthly preliminary returns, tax forecast, preparation/review of income and VAT returns)
Advice on best practices in tax compliance; modernization and streamlining of internal workflows in the tax department
Regular checks of tax obligations, especially completeness of tax indicators in the order-to-cash process (accounts receivable and accounts payable side)
Mapping IFRS/HGB financial statements to tax bases; support in current and deferred tax calculations

Jan 2024 - Jul 2024

7 months

Berlin, Germany

Manager, Tax Advisor

Rödl GmbH law and tax consulting firm

Tax advisory activities with management and M&A consulting
Tax compliance
Handling of tax audits

Oct 2023 - Present

3 years

Berlin, Germany

Self-employed Tax Advisor, Interim Tax Manager

Freelance / sole proprietor

Preparation/review of tax returns and filings as well as refund requests (income taxes, sales taxes, withholding taxes)
Support in tax audits and appeal proceedings
Management consulting (income taxes, VAT), in particular review of cooperation agreements, risk assessments of business models
Tax advice on M&A projects, annual financial statements, internal control systems / group tax guidelines
Process consulting in the finance area; integration of all in-house departments (legal, IT, HR, procurement, sales) with the finance and tax department
International tax law: transfer pricing, VAT, employee secondments, permanent establishments (inbound/outbound)
Support in tax audits of annual financial statements (IFRS, HGB, US GAAP), calculation/review of current and deferred taxes
Advice to small businesses, employees and startups
Taking on interim tax positions for companies of all sizes and industries

Aug 2023 - Nov 2023

4 months

Berlin, Germany

Interim Tax Manager

MGI Media and Games SE

Central tax function: compliance
Further development of internal processes and clarifying tax questions on the business model
International tax issues, transfer pricing in 17+ countries

Mar 2023 - Jun 2023

4 months

Berlin, Germany

Project Experience

engineering company

Strategic advice to management and supervisory boards on corporate acquisitions
Tax and commercial law projections on target structure and execution of corporate acquisitions
Development of different approaches (tax optimized vs. practical solution)
Advising the buyer side, taking into account the seller's red lines
Tax due diligence of target companies; reviewing tax risks and advising on liability risks

Jan 2023 - Jul 2023

7 months

Mönchengladbach, Germany

Project Experience

food company

Advising on intra-group restructuring in a real estate tax context
Tax refinancing and sales advice for business units
Tax projections for restructuring measures and company sales
Transitioning IFRS/HGB financial statements to tax-based accounting; support in current and deferred tax calculations

Nov 2019 - Dec 2020

1 year 2 months

Berlin, Germany

Tax & Public Finance Advisor

Wirtschaftsrat der CDU e.V.

Supporting political decision-making processes in finance and tax policy at Germany's largest business association

Nov 2018 - Feb 2019

4 months

Germany

Project Experience

mid-sized machine builder

Reviewing approx. 200 freelance service providers for pseudo self-employment and subsequently preparing and defending the voluntary disclosure with the tax authorities
Payroll tax and VAT review of employee and entrepreneur activities; calculating tax risks for payroll tax, VAT (input tax, reverse charge mechanism) and social security contributions
Continuous management advice on progress, issues, and further review points
Coordination and exchange with the responsible auditor
Advising the corporate group and management on tax criminal law aspects

Jan 2018 - Dec 2020

3 years

Germany

Project Experience

Automotive Supplier

Long-term VAT advice in international goods trade
Clarification of sample tax cases (export deliveries, intra-community deliveries/acquisitions/transfers, triangular transactions, bonded warehouses)
Development of internal compliance
Annual training of the tax and finance department on updates/changes in VAT law
Support in targeted VAT special audits

Nov 2016 - Aug 2023

6 years 10 months

Berlin, Germany

(Senior) Associate / (Assistant) Manager

KPMG AG Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft

Tax advisory work in various Tax Service Lines

Oct 2013 - Sep 2016

3 years

Berlin, Germany

Tax Trainee

Zehlendorf Tax Office

Practical part of the dual study program

Industry experience

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Experienced in Professional Services, Government and Administration, Automotive, Energy, Media and Entertainment, and Food and Beverage.

Professional Services

Government and Administration

Automotive

Energy

Media and Entertainment

Food and Beverage

Business area experience

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Experienced in Accounting, Finance, Audit, Legal, and Strategy.

Accounting

Finance

Audit

Legal

Strategy

Skills

Preparation/Review Of Tax Returns And Filings As Well As Refund Requests (Income Taxes, Sales Taxes, Withholding Taxes)
Support In Tax Audits And Appeals
Management Consulting (Income Taxes, Vat), In Particular Review Of Cooperation Agreements, Risk Assessment Of Business Models
Tax (Legal) Advice For M&A Projects, Annual Financial Statements, Internal Control Systems / Group Tax Guidelines
Process Consulting In The Finance Area; Integration Of All In-House Departments (Legal, It, Hr, Procurement, Sales) With The Finance And Tax Department
International Tax Law: Transfer Pricing, Vat, Employee Secondments, Permanent Establishments (Inbound/Outbound)
Support In Tax Audits Of Annual Financial Statements (Ifrs, Hgb, Us Gaap), Calculation/Review Of Current And Deferred Taxes

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 2013 - Sep 2016

Tax Office Zehlendorf / University of Applied Sciences for Finance

Diploma in Taxation (FH) · Königs Wusterhausen, Germany · 10,55, Satisfactory

Oct 2009 - Jun 2013

University of Potsdam

Mathematics and History teaching · Potsdam, Germany

Oct 2006 - Jun 2009

Immanuel-Kant-Gymnasium

Abitur · Teltow, Germany · 1,4

...and 1 more

Certifications & licenses

Berlin Chamber of Tax Advisors (public corporation)

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 13

Experience in Professional Services 9.5 y

Avg length 1 y 6 m

Longest experience 6 y 9 m

Global experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Project experience, Manager, Tax Advisor, Self-employed Tax Advisor, Interim Tax Manager

Main industries Professional Services, Government and Administration, Automotive

Main business areas Accounting, Finance, Audit

Qualifications

Certifications earned 1

Profile

Member since

July 2025

Last update

January 2026

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

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

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

Based on recent experience, Erik would be well-suited for roles such as: Project experience, Manager, Tax Advisor, Self-employed Tax Advisor, Interim Tax Manager.

Erik's most recent position is Project experience at Various real estate companies.

In recent years, Erik has worked for Various real estate companies, Energy companies, power plant operators, E-commerce company, Rödl GmbH law and tax consulting firm, and Freelance / sole proprietor.

Erik is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Government and Administration, and Automotive. Erik also has some experience in Energy, Food and Beverage, and Media and Entertainment.

Erik is most experienced in business areas like Accounting, Finance, and Audit. Erik also has some experience in Legal and Strategy.

Erik has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Energy, and Food and Beverage.

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

Erik attended Tax Office Zehlendorf / University of Applied Sciences for Finance.

Erik has 1 certificate: Tax Advisor.

The availability of Erik needs to be confirmed.

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