Karen Heitmann-Interim Senior Accountant
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Experience
Interim Senior Accountant
Element Materials Technology GmbH
- Traditional financial accounting under HGB & IFRS
- Preparation of monthly and annual financial statements
- Reporting
- ERP: Microsoft Dynamics D365
Interim Head of External Accounting
Advita Pflegedienst GmbH
- Technical and disciplinary leadership of up to 20 employees in the shared services center
- Intercompany reconciliations
- ERP: DATEV
Interim Senior Accountant
Dominos Systemzentrale
- Process optimization
- Liquidity planning
- Fixed assets
- ERP: Navision
Interim Senior Accountant
Emvia Living
- Analysis and documentation of existing processes
- Implementation of new steps to optimize accounts payable management
- Execution of monthly and annual closing for 2023 for various subsidiaries
- VAT advance returns
- Asset accounting and recording of depreciation
Interim Senior Accountant
Statista GmbH
- Support in accounts payable accounting
- Preparation of the 2022 annual financial statements
Interim Senior Accountant
Arko GmbH
- Support with the 2021 year-end closing
- Handling VAT
Interim Senior Accountant
Konzern
- Support in daily operations
- Ongoing bookkeeping
- Handling VAT
Interim Senior Accountant
Cabka GmbH
- Support in daily operations
- Ongoing bookkeeping
- Handling VAT
Interim Senior Accountant
Hofmann Leasing GmbH
- Managing the accounts receivable inbox and addressing inquiries
- Accounts receivable management
- Posting incoming invoices
- Preparing the year-end closing
Interim Senior Accountant
Gansel Rechtsanwälte
- Processing various applications for December Corona aid, Bridging Aid II, III and III Plus
- Ongoing bookkeeping
Interim Finance Manager
Various engagements
- Various other assignments as Interim Finance Manager
- Project list available on request
Industry experience
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Experienced in Professional Services, Real Estate, Healthcare, Food and Beverage, Media and Entertainment, and Retail.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Accounting and Finance.
Summary
I am an analytical and process-optimizing finance expert with 35 years of experience in financial accounting. My focus is on designing efficient financial processes – from preparing annual and monthly financial statements to cost accounting and liquidity planning. What drives me: structured work, solid analyses, and solutions that move companies forward sustainably. My approach: reliability and clarity in numbers and communication.
What drives me? Bringing structure and clarity to financial processes. My stance? Commitment, efficiency, and sustainable solutions. I love challenges in complex financial structures – and I deliver reliable results that make companies financially resilient and strategically future-proof.
Skills
- Many Years Of Experience In Financial Accounting & Financial Reporting – Expertise In Preparing Annual And Monthly Financial Statements Under Hgb & Ifrs, Cost Accounting, And Liquidity Planning.
- Process Analysis & Optimization – Structured Redesign And Improvement Of Finance And Accounting Processes For Companies In Various Industries.
- Experience In Technical And Disciplinary Management Of Up To 20 Employees.
- Intercompany Accounting & Reporting – Ensuring Smooth Reconciliations, Preparing Business Performance Reports, And Working Closely With Auditors & Banks.
- Erp & System Skills – Solid Knowledge Of Datev, Sap R/3, Simba, Hgb, Navision, And Other Finance And Reporting Environments.
- Industry Experience: Retail & Consumer Goods, Construction & Real Estate, Food, Energy & Utilities, Advertising & Media, Nursing & Healthcare, Pharmaceutical Industry.
Languages
Education
Vocational College
Diploma in Business Administration · Business Administration · Erkelenz, Germany
Certifications & licenses
Statistics
Experience
Global experience
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Profile
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Karen is based in Hamburg, Germany.
Karen speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).
Karen has at least 9 years of experience. During this time, Karen has worked in at least 3 different roles and for 11 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 10 months. Note that Karen may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Karen would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim Senior Accountant, Interim Head of External Accounting, Interim Finance Manager.
Karen's most recent position is Interim Senior Accountant at Element Materials Technology GmbH.
In recent years, Karen has worked for Element Materials Technology GmbH, Advita Pflegedienst GmbH, Dominos Systemzentrale, Emvia Living, and Statista GmbH.
Karen is most experienced in industries like Real Estate, Professional Services, and Healthcare. Karen also has some experience in Food and Beverage, Media and Entertainment, and Retail.
Karen is most experienced in business areas like Accounting and Finance.
Karen has recently worked in industries like Real Estate, Professional Services, and Healthcare.
Karen has recently worked in business areas like Accounting and Finance.
Karen attended Vocational College for Business Administration.
Karen has 1 certificate: Certified Balance Sheet Accountant (written part).
The availability of Karen needs to be confirmed.
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