Karen Heitmann - Interim Senior Accountant

Q: Where is Karen based?

Karen is based in Hamburg, Germany .

Q: What languages does Karen speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Karen have?

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.

Q: What is Karen's latest experience?

Karen's most recent position is Interim Senior Accountant at Element Materials Technology GmbH .

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

In recent years, Karen has worked for Element Materials Technology GmbH , Advita Pflegedienst GmbH , Dominos Systemzentrale , Emvia Living , and Statista GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Karen most experienced in?

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 .

Q: Which business areas is Karen most experienced in?

Karen is most experienced in business areas like Accounting and Finance .

Q: Which industries has Karen worked in recently?

Karen has recently worked in industries like Real Estate , Professional Services , and Healthcare .

Q: Which business areas has Karen worked in recently?

Karen has recently worked in business areas like Accounting and Finance .

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Hamburg, Germany

Experience

Nov 2024 - May 2025

7 months

Berlin, Germany

Interim Senior Accountant

Element Materials Technology GmbH

Classic financial accounting under HGB & IFRS
Preparing monthly and annual financial statements
Reporting
ERP: Microsoft Dynamics D365

May 2024 - Oct 2024

6 months

Berlin, Germany

Interim Head of External Accounting

Advita Pflegedienst GmbH

Technical and disciplinary leadership of up to 20 employees in the shared service center
Intercompany reconciliations
ERP: DATEV

Jan 2024 - Apr 2024

4 months

Hamburg, Germany

Interim Senior Accountant

Dominos Systemzentrale

Process optimization
Liquidity planning
Fixed assets
ERP: Navision

Feb 2023 - Dec 2023

11 months

Hamburg, Germany

Interim Senior Accountant

Emvia Living

Analysis and documentation of existing processes
Implementation and roll-out of new procedures to optimize accounts payable management
Conducting month-end and year-end closing for 2023 for various subsidiaries
VAT returns
Asset accounting and booking depreciation

Oct 2022 - Jan 2023

4 months

Hamburg, Germany

Interim Senior Accountant

Statista GmbH

Support in accounts payable
Preparation of the 2022 annual financial statements

Jul 2022 - Oct 2022

4 months

Wahlstedt, Germany

Interim Senior Accountant

Arko GmbH

Support for the 2021 year-end closing
Processing of VAT

May 2022 - Sep 2022

5 months

Bremen, Germany

Interim Senior Accountant

Konzern

Support in day-to-day operations
Ongoing accounting
Processing of VAT

Feb 2022 - Mar 2022

2 months

Berlin, Germany

Interim Senior Accountant

Cabka GmbH

Support in day-to-day operations
Ongoing accounting
Processing of VAT

Dec 2021 - Feb 2022

3 months

Uslar, Germany

Interim Senior Accountant

Hofmann Leasing GmbH

Managing the accounts receivable mailbox and resolving inquiries
Accounts receivable and debt collection management
Posting incoming invoices
Preparing the year-end closing

May 2021 - Aug 2021

4 months

Berlin, Germany

Interim Senior Accountant

Gansel Rechtsanwälte

Processing various applications for Corona December relief, bridging assistance II, III and III Plus
Ongoing accounting

Dec 2015 - May 2021

5 years 6 months

Interim Finance Manager

Various Engagements

Various other engagements 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.

Professional Services

Real Estate

Healthcare

Food and Beverage

Media and Entertainment

Retail

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Accounting and Finance.

Accounting

Finance

Summary

I am an analytical and process-focused finance expert with 35 years of experience in financial accounting. My focus is on efficiently designing finance processes – from preparing annual and monthly financial statements to cost accounting and liquidity planning. My drive: structured work, solid analyses, and solutions that sustainably move companies forward. My approach: reliability and clarity in numbers and communication.

My drive? Bringing structure & clarity to financial processes. My approach? Reliability, efficiency, and sustainable solutions. I love challenges in complex financial structures – and deliver solid results that make companies financially resilient and strategically future-proof.

Skills

Many Years Of Experience In Financial Accounting & 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 Across Various Industries.
Experience In Technical & Disciplinary Leadership Of Up To 20 Employees.
Intercompany Accounting & Reporting – Ensuring Smooth Reconciliations, Preparing Financial Analyses, And Close Cooperation 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, Healthcare, Pharmaceutical Industry.

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 1995 - Jun 1999

Vocational College

Diploma in Business Administration · Business Administration · Erkelenz, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Certified Balance Sheet Accountant (written part)

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 11

Experience in Professional Services 1 y

Avg length 10 m

Longest experience 5 y 5 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Interim Senior Accountant, Interim Head of External Accounting, Interim Finance Manager

Main industries Professional Services, Real Estate, Healthcare

Main business areas Accounting, Finance

Qualifications

Certifications earned 1

Profile

Created

June 2025

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Where is Karen based?

Karen is based in Hamburg, Germany.

What languages does Karen speak?

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

How many years of experience does Karen have?

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.

What roles would Karen be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Karen would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim Senior Accountant, Interim Head of External Accounting, Interim Finance Manager.

What is Karen's latest experience?

Karen's most recent position is Interim Senior Accountant at Element Materials Technology GmbH.

What companies has Karen worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Karen has worked for Element Materials Technology GmbH, Advita Pflegedienst GmbH, Dominos Systemzentrale, Emvia Living, and Statista GmbH.

Which industries is Karen most experienced in?

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.

Which business areas is Karen most experienced in?

Karen is most experienced in business areas like Accounting and Finance.

Which industries has Karen worked in recently?

Karen has recently worked in industries like Real Estate, Professional Services, and Healthcare.

Which business areas has Karen worked in recently?

Karen has recently worked in business areas like Accounting and Finance.

What is Karen's education?

Karen attended Vocational College for Business Administration.

Does Karen have any certificates?

Karen has 1 certificate: Certified Balance Sheet Accountant (written part).

What is the availability of Karen?

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What is the rate of Karen?

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