Erkan Yildirim - Interim Financial Accountant

Q: Where is Erkan based?

Erkan is based in Vienna, Austria and prefers 100% remote projects.

Q: What languages does Erkan speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Erkan have?

Erkan has at least 11 years of experience. During this time, Erkan has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 8 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 3 months . Note that Erkan may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Erkan's latest experience?

Erkan's most recent position is Interim Financial Accountant at EuroTelesites AG .

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

In recent years, Erkan has worked for EuroTelesites AG , Perrigo Deutschland GmbH , equi Bilanzbuchhaltung e.U. , Kaessbohrer Fahrzeugwerke GmbH , and Eurest Restaurationsbetriebsgesellschaft mbH .

Q: Which industries is Erkan most experienced in?

Erkan is most experienced in industries like Food and Beverage , Professional Services , and Banking and Finance . Erkan also has some experience in Pharmaceutical , Automotive , and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas is Erkan most experienced in?

Erkan is most experienced in business areas like Accounting , Finance , and Business Intelligence . Erkan also has some experience in Audit and Operations .

Q: Which industries has Erkan worked in recently?

Erkan has recently worked in industries like Professional Services , Pharmaceutical , and Automotive .

Q: Which business areas has Erkan worked in recently?

Erkan has recently worked in business areas like Accounting , Finance , and Business Intelligence .

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Vienna, Austria

Experience

Jan 2024 - Dec 2024

1 year

Interim Financial Accountant

EuroTelesites AG

Ongoing accounting activities (in close cooperation with our shared service center in Bulgaria – English)
Point of contact for our shared service center on all finance matters, including creating the monthly reporting under IFRS
Monthly VAT returns, ongoing tax filings and rental contract fees
Support in managing intercompany financial relationships
Ensuring SOX compliance and optimizing accounting processes
Digitizing accounting processes

Jan 2023 - Dec 2024

2 years

Germany

Interim Finance Manager

Perrigo Deutschland GmbH

Ensuring correct processing and posting of invoices
Providing system support for accounts payable
Monthly closings, monthly accruals
Collaborating with auditors in preparing management accounts
Support during financial audits
Managing bank accounts
Close collaboration with various departments
Reviewing cash flows
Reporting
Cost budgeting, calculations

Jan 2022 - Present

4 years 3 months

Interim Finance Manager

equi Bilanzbuchhaltung e.U.

Interim manager in finance

Jan 2021 - Dec 2022

2 years

Deputy Head of Department

Kaessbohrer Fahrzeugwerke GmbH

Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements
Point of contact for external partners and internal departments
Creating reports and analyses at group level
Hands-on involvement and support of the accounting team
Deputizing for the head of department
Ongoing process optimization

Jan 2020 - Dec 2021

2 years

Team Leader Accounting / Controller

Eurest Restaurationsbetriebsgesellschaft mbH

Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements (UGB & IFRS)
Point of contact for external partners and internal departments
Preparation of operational planning (forecast & budget)
Preparing reports and analyses at group level
Hands-on work; supporting the accounting team
Deputizing for the finance director
Management reporting
Optimizing internal workflows and processes

Jan 2016 - Dec 2018

3 years

Accountant / Controller

Eurest Restaurationsbetriebsgesellschaft mbH

Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements (UGB & IFRS)
Fixed asset accounting
Operational planning (forecast & budget)
Reporting & analysis at group level
Variance analysis
Ongoing process optimization

Jan 2015 - Dec 2016

2 years

Accounting & Controlling

Denizbank AG

Ongoing accounting
Monthly, quarterly and year-end closing according to UGB
Payment runs
Intercompany reconciliation
Reporting
Preparation of VAT returns (UVA)

Jan 2014 - Dec 2015

2 years

Accounting Intern

Raiffeisen Zentralbank AG

Jan 2014 - Dec 2015

2 years

Accounting Intern

ZHS Office- & Facility Management GmbH

Industry Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time.

Experienced in Food and Beverage, Professional Services, Banking and Finance, Pharmaceutical, Automotive, and Manufacturing.

Food and Beverage

Professional Services

Banking and Finance

Pharmaceutical

Automotive

Manufacturing

Business Area Experience

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

Experienced in Accounting, Finance, Business Intelligence, Audit, and Operations.

Accounting

Finance

Business Intelligence

Audit

Operations

Summary

Experienced financial accountant and team leader

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Turkish

Advanced

Education

Oct 2015 - Jun 2017

University of Applied Sciences Wiener Neustadt

Business Consulting and Corporate Management · Wiener Neustadt, Austria

Oct 2011 - Jun 2015

Vienna University of Economics and Business

Bachelor of Science · Applied Economics · Vienna, Austria

Oct 2005 - Jun 2010

Pernerstorfergasse Federal Commercial Academy

Matura · Business Informatics · Vienna, Austria

...and 1 more

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 9

Experience in Food and Beverage 5 y

Avg length 2 y 2 m

Longest experience 4 y 2 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Interim Financial Accountant, Interim Finance Manager, Deputy Head of Department

Main industries Food and Beverage, Professional Services, Banking and Finance

Main business areas Accounting, Finance, Business Intelligence

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Profile

Created

February 2025

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Where is Erkan based?

Erkan is based in Vienna, Austria and prefers 100% remote projects.

What languages does Erkan speak?

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

How many years of experience does Erkan have?

Erkan has at least 11 years of experience. During this time, Erkan has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 3 months. Note that Erkan may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Erkan be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Erkan would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim Financial Accountant, Interim Finance Manager, Deputy Head of Department.

What is Erkan's latest experience?

Erkan's most recent position is Interim Financial Accountant at EuroTelesites AG.

What companies has Erkan worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Erkan has worked for EuroTelesites AG, Perrigo Deutschland GmbH, equi Bilanzbuchhaltung e.U., Kaessbohrer Fahrzeugwerke GmbH, and Eurest Restaurationsbetriebsgesellschaft mbH.

Which industries is Erkan most experienced in?

Erkan is most experienced in industries like Food and Beverage, Professional Services, and Banking and Finance. Erkan also has some experience in Pharmaceutical, Automotive, and Manufacturing.

Which business areas is Erkan most experienced in?

Erkan is most experienced in business areas like Accounting, Finance, and Business Intelligence. Erkan also has some experience in Audit and Operations.

Which industries has Erkan worked in recently?

Erkan has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Pharmaceutical, and Automotive.

Which business areas has Erkan worked in recently?

Erkan has recently worked in business areas like Accounting, Finance, and Business Intelligence.

What is Erkan's education?

Erkan holds a Master in Business Consulting and Corporate Management from University of Applied Sciences Wiener Neustadt and a Bachelor in Applied Economics from Vienna University of Economics and Business.

What is the availability of Erkan?

Erkan is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Erkan?

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