Katarzyna G.-Finance Consultant
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Experience
Interim Financial Accountant / Accounts Payable
Consulting for an alcoholic beverage manufacturer
- Supported monthly and annual closing activities
- Checked incoming invoices for formal and factual accuracy
- Posted incoming invoices
- Contact person for internal departments on accounting matters
- Created and maintained vendor master data
- Processed open items
- Took on additional accounting-related special tasks
- Managed the functional mailbox
- Performed payment runs
Training and knowledge transfer – Accounts Payable:
In addition to the tasks above, I was responsible for training and transferring knowledge to 8 employees of an external service provider in India who took over the accounts payable activities:
- Conducted structured training and practical guidance throughout the accounts payable process
- Trained employees in checking and posting incoming invoices, including formal and factual checks
- Taught vendor master data maintenance, open-item processing and payment runs
- Trained employees in using the functional mailbox and communicating effectively with internal departments
- Explained accounting procedures, controls and company-specific accounts payable requirements
- Conducted “Training on the Job” using practical posting cases and real business transactions
- Supported the team in independently carrying out accounts payable processes and resolving accounting questions
- Checked the quality and accuracy of work results and provided continuous feedback and coaching
- Supported the transfer of accounts payable processes to the external service provider and ensured structured knowledge transfer and an orderly handover
- Supported a smooth transition by documenting processes, clarifying responsibilities and ensuring consistent application of accounting requirements
Software: JDE, ELO, SAP Concur
Single Point of Contact for Invoice Processing / AP
A world-leading company in technical plastics
Responsibilities – Accounting Consulting:
- Professional consulting in accounting
- Independent recording and posting of all business transactions
- Independent analysis, clarification and correction of accounting discrepancies
- Independent communication and coordination with the Shared Service Center
Process & Control Optimization:
- Consulting on process optimization within the accounting department
- Consulting on optimizing processes in the newly established Shared Service Center
- Designing, documenting and standardizing accounting processes and workflows
- Reviewing and developing internal controls and ensuring compliance with accounting policies
- Identifying and minimizing process risks and inefficiencies
Quality & Reporting:
- Ensuring accurate, complete and timely accounting records
- Supporting monthly, quarterly and annual closings
- Preparing and reviewing management-relevant accounting analyses and reports
- Supporting audits and coordinating with internal and external auditors
Collaboration & Knowledge Transfer:
- Acting as subject matter expert and escalation contact for complex accounting topics
- Knowledge transfer and professional support for Shared Service Center teams
- Preparing policies, work instructions and best-practice documentation
Continuous Improvement:
- Identifying and implementing automation and digitalization potential
- Monitoring KPIs and Shared Service Center service quality
- Driving continuous improvement initiatives within accounting processes
Software: SAP
Regulatory Reporting Manager
Consulting for a financial and payment service provider
- Reviewed and submitted regular reports to Deutsche Bundesbank and BaFin (forecast, actual monthly statements, payment transaction statistics, passive investments, own funds planning)
- Documented reporting procedures and monitored and updated the reporting calendar according to the Payment Services Supervision Act (ZAG)
- Coordinated professionally with Accounting and Controlling
- Supported regulatory approval and authorization procedures in Germany and abroad and coordinated approval and licensing procedures with third-party service providers
- Complaints management: processed complaints using the group-wide OCM tool
- Independently recorded external ordering processes and coded invoices
- Continuously monitored regulatory requirements and bank accounting (according to KWG and IFRS)
- Developed concepts and measures to implement reporting requirements
- Advised on the preparation and follow-up, including minutes, and execution of the monthly Operations and Risk Committee and monthly Organization Committee
Software: SAP S/4 HANA, Dynamics 365
Commercial Specialist
Leibniz Institute for Composite Materials GmbH
Preparation of the spin-off in the field of fiber-thermoplastic composites within the EXIST research transfer project
Project Management:
- Created the project plan
- Defined milestones
- Prepared progress reports
- Recorded project costs
- Controlled the budget
- Prepared pricing calculations
Development of the business plan for manufacturing hydrogen pipelines:
- Developed the business model
- Defined the delivery and service offering
- Set up product costing
- Prepared profit and financial planning
Competitions / Funding Programs:
Prepared and submitted applications
Pitched the business idea to various committees
Organized and administratively prepared the spin-off
Software: Teams Planner, Obsidian
Manager of Finance and Human Resources
ThinkParQ GmbH
Software provider of a Parallel File System in the field of High Performance Computing
Accounting according to HGB:
- General ledger and sub-ledgers such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, dunning, fixed asset accounting, financial accounting, payroll accounting and ongoing payment transactions
- Receivables management
- Preparation of annual financial statements
- Contact person for the tax advisor
Planning, Controlling and Reporting:
- Budget planning, evaluations and analysis, cash flow monitoring, regular reports for management and shareholders
Sales – Inside Sales / Customer Service:
Preparing quotations, order confirmations and invoices
Reports to Deutsche Bundesbank (Z4 for incoming and outgoing payments within the meaning of the Foreign Trade and Payments Ordinance (AWV))
Expertise in integrating and implementing payment gateways and online payment methods such as PayPal and credit cards
Maintaining and managing license agreements
Implementation of Weclapp (CRM system 2017):
- Research and automation of the entire business process: implemented a workflow for seamless transfer from quotations through order confirmations to invoices and dunning notices; prepared, cleaned and imported data; trained employees; created manuals; rolled out and administered the system
Implementation of Sales Force (CRM system 2020):
- Configuration, data preparation/cleansing/import, employee training, manual creation, rollout and system administration
Implementation of the HR tool (perbit):
- Research, configuration, data preparation/cleansing/import, employee training, manual creation, rollout and system administration
Implementation of the accounting software (Buchhaltungsbutler):
- Research, configuration, data preparation/cleansing/import, employee training, manual creation, rollout and system administration
- Expertise in integrating payment service providers (PSPs) and banking systems to automate payment processing, debt collection and invoice management
Human Resources:
- Recruiting, contract preparation and master data management
Quality Management:
- Process instructions for Sales, Accounting and Controlling
Project Management:
- Introduced project management using Trello for all major projects
- Administrative planning, organization and monitoring of company projects
Software: Accounting: DATEV, Buchhaltungsbutler; ERP: weclapp; HR: perbit; CRM: SalesForce; Project management: Trello; Business analysis: Power BI; MSOffice
Executive Board Assistant Corporate Finance
Saitow AG
Production and distribution of e-commerce systems
Supporting the CEO with strategic projects:
- Documenting the business strategy in the business plan
- Supporting M&A projects (company profiles, term sheets, reviewing contractual terms)
Supporting the company’s transformation processes for digitalization (Industry 4.0):
- Agile management
- Introducing the project management software Jira and the knowledge management software Confluence, and training employees
- Controlling project progress
Software: Project tracking Jira, Confluence
Credit Analyst in Central and Eastern Europe
Westdeutsche ImmobilienBank AG
New business and existing business in commercial real estate financing, with a focus on Poland (credit authority B)
- Preparing credit submissions (analysis of the property valuation, including cash flow modeling, market analysis, credit analysis, and assessment of the borrower’s creditworthiness)
- Reviewing developments according to standard requirements (KWG, Basel III, MaRisk, SolvV, credit manual, IFRS)
- Reviewing loan, security, and syndicate agreements
- Disbursing loans
- Monitoring loans (monitoring construction progress)
- Validating and approving ratings
Software: SAP R/3
- Setting up and maintaining accounts, customer master data, and system links; customizing modules:
- Finance and Accounting (FI)
- Treasury and Riskmanagement (TRM)
- Real Estate Management (RE)
- Status: Key User
Lotus Notes
Industry experience
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Experienced in Banking and Finance, Information Technology, Real Estate, Manufacturing, Chemical, and Food and Beverage.
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Experienced in Finance, Accounting, Project Management, Information Technology, Business Intelligence, and Customer Service.
Summary
I am an experienced Interim Financial Manager and Finance Consultant with extensive expertise in financial accounting, controlling and finance management. I have solid experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, fixed asset and bank accounting, as well as month-end and year-end closing activities. My focus also includes optimizing and digitizing finance processes, implementing systems, and working with shared service centers and international teams. Through my many years of experience, I combine hands-on operational expertise with business knowledge in reporting, budgeting, liquidity management and process management. I quickly adapt to new companies and systems and stand for an independent, solution-oriented and reliable way of working in demanding interim situations.
Skills
Preparation Of Business Plans In Automotive And Process Engineering
Balance Sheet Analysis
Accounting: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, Financial Accounting, Payroll Accounting
Controlling
Agile Project Management
Cash Flow Modeling
Review Of Developments According To Common Standards (Kwg, Basel Iii, Marisk, Solvv, Credit Manual)
Reporting To Deutsche Bundesbank And Bafin
Coordination Of Contractual Matters
Preparation And Follow-Up Of Various Meetings / Events
Preparation And Processing Of Presentations, Statistics, Reports And Minutes
Conducting Research And Analyses
Bringing The Company Into The Digital Age
Development Of Corporate Strategy
Establishment Of The Company Manual
Advanced Knowledge Of Windows And Apple Operating Systems
Goal-Oriented Task Completion
Very High Willingness To Learn And Perform
Strong Team Skills
High Resilience And Flexibility
Independent Approach To Problem-Solving
Strong Organizational Skills
Assertiveness
Discretion, Reliability And Good Communication Skills
Strong Sense Of Responsibility
Diplom-Kauffrau (University Degree)
Project Management
Maintaining, Organizing And Managing Files, Records And Filing Systems
Processing Central Incoming Information And Forwarding It To Responsible Decision-Makers
Preparing And Managing Contracts With External Partners According To Management Specifications
Implementing The Hr Tool (Perbit)
Implementing The Accounting Tool (Bhb)
Administrative Planning, Organization And Monitoring Of Company Projects
Preparing And Checking Cost Calculations
General Correspondence In German And English
Implementing The Crm/Erp System (Weclapp & Salesforce)
Information Exchange / Communication With Management And Project Managers
Coordinating And Monitoring Management Appointments And Business Trips In Germany And Abroad
Preparing Customer Meetings And Internal Meetings
Identification With The Profession, Company And Product Or Service
Realization Of Personal Potential
Independent Work
Opportunities For Personal Development
Enjoyment Of Work
Optimal Service
Maximum Customer Satisfaction
Sense Of Responsibility And Reliability
Natural Communication Skills
Teamwork
Friendly And Confident Manner
Quick Comprehension
Accounting Software: Datev, Buchhaltungsbutler, Sap S/4 Hana / Vim, Jd Edwards / Elo
Erp Software: Sap S/4hana, Sap R/3, Weclapp
Crm Tool: Sales Force
Hr Tool: Perbit
Project Management Tools: Trello, Jira, Teams Planner
Communication Tool: Lotus Notes
Ms Office: Word, Excel, Power Point, One Note
Data Visualization Tool: Power Bi
Google Applications: Docs, Tabs
Knowledge Management Tools: Obsidian, Confluence
Finance Management And Controlling For Startups And Smes To Optimize Business Processes, Achieve Cost Efficiency And Sustainably Increase Productivity
Improved Sales Flow By Introducing A Crm Tool To Optimize Customer Relationship Management And Promote Communication Within The Sales Team
More Efficient Finance Processes Through Automated Reporting With Power Bi And The Crm Tool, Reducing Manual Entries, Minimizing Errors And Enabling Fast, Data-Driven Decisions
Consulting On The Optimization Of Companies' Financial Health And Performance (Financial Analysis, Budgeting And Forecasting, Cost Management, Liquidity Management, Performance Measurement)
Services In Balance Sheet Analysis, Controlling, Financial Accounting And Cash Flow Modeling
Preparation Of Monthly And Quarterly Closings And Support With Year-End Closing Activities According To Hgb
Accounts Payable And Accounts Receivable, Including Dunning Procedures
General Ledger, Fixed Asset And Bank Accounting
Posting Bank Statements And Preparing Payments
Posting Expense And Credit Card Statements
Posting And Reconciling Fixed Assets
Vat Advance Returns
Reports To Deutsche Bundesbank And Bafin (Including Z4, Balance Sheet Statistics, Forecast, Payment Transaction Statistics)
Contract Management And Development Of Concepts For Contract Administration (Needs Analysis, Process Definition, Digital Solutions, Training, Monitoring And Adjustment)
Support In Knowledge Management, Development Of Company Manuals And Digital Administration Of Documents And Information
Strategic Business Planning And Development And Implementation Of Future-Proof Strategies To Promote Growth And Innovation
Development Of Business Strategy For Internal And External Purposes (Goal Setting, Market Analysis, Resource Allocation, Budgeting, Regular Progress Reviews)
Sap Consulting In Finance Management And Controlling
Sap Fi/Co Application Expertise
Sap R/3 Key User
Sap S/4 Hana
Process Analysis And Optimization, Analysis Of Existing Business Processes And Solutions For Process Optimization And Redesign
Customizing
Internal And External Accounting
Operational Finance Processes
Consulting On Optimizing Companies' Financial Health And Performance
Training And Support
Reporting And Analysis
Supporting Startups And Smes In Introducing New Technologies And Digitizing Their Business Processes
Analyzing Existing Workflows, Selecting Suitable Digital Solutions And Training Employees To Ensure Smooth Integration
Increasing Efficiency, Reducing Costs And Improving Competitiveness Through Digitalization
Consulting And Support In Implementing Agile Methods And Tools To Make Projects More Efficient And Flexible
Use Of Agile Methods Such As Scrum Or Kanban With An Iterative Approach, Short Cycles (Sprints) And Regular Feedback
Needs Analysis, Training, Process Adaptation, Tool Selection And Coaching As Part Of Agile Transformation
Increasing Responsiveness To Change, Improving Teamwork And Optimizing Project Results
Languages
Education
Improving language skills
University of Economics
Diplom-Kauffrau, focus: capital investments and corporate finance strategies (Corporate Finance) · Business Administration · Poznań, Poland
II. Gymnasium
Abitur · Mathematics/Physics · Konin, Poland
Certifications & licenses
SAP S/4 HANA FI/CO Weiterbildung
Deutsche Angestellten Akademie & SAP SE
SAP S/4HANA Financial Accounting / Controlling
SAP/R3 –Key User– Treasury Modul für Banken, Real Estate Management
Class B
Statistics
Experience
Global experience
Expertise
Qualifications
Profile
Frequently asked questions
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Katarzyna is based in Heltersberg, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Katarzyna speaks the following languages: Polish (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced), Russian (Elementary).
Katarzyna has at least 17 years of experience. During this time, Katarzyna has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 5 months. Note that Katarzyna may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Katarzyna would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim Financial Accountant / Accounts Payable, Single Point of Contact for Invoice Processing / AP, Regulatory Reporting Manager.
Katarzyna's most recent position is Interim Financial Accountant / Accounts Payable at Consulting for an alcoholic beverage manufacturer.
In recent years, Katarzyna has worked for Consulting for an alcoholic beverage manufacturer, A world-leading company in technical plastics, Consulting for a financial and payment service provider, Leibniz Institute for Composite Materials GmbH, and ThinkParQ GmbH.
Katarzyna is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance, Information Technology, and Real Estate. Katarzyna also has some experience in Manufacturing, Chemical, and Food and Beverage.
Katarzyna is most experienced in business areas like Finance, Accounting, and Project Management. Katarzyna also has some experience in Information Technology, Business Intelligence, and Customer Service.
Katarzyna has recently worked in industries like Information Technology, Manufacturing, and Chemical.
Katarzyna has recently worked in business areas like Finance, Accounting, and Project Management.
Katarzyna holds a Master in Business Administration from University of Economics.
Katarzyna has 4 certificates. Among them, these include: SAP S/4 HANA FI/CO Weiterbildung, SAP S/4HANA Financial Accounting / Controlling, SAP/R3 –Key User– Treasury Modul für Banken, and Real Estate Management.
Katarzyna is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.
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