Monika Elsen - Tax Specialist

Q: Where is Monika based?

Monika is based in Oberengstringen, Switzerland and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Monika speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Monika have?

Monika has at least 37 years of experience. During this time, Monika has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 8 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 5 years and 7 months . Note that Monika may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Monika's latest experience?

Monika's most recent position is Tax Specialist at Julius Bär / Bosshard & Partner .

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

In recent years, Monika has worked for Julius Bär / Bosshard & Partner , Self-employment , Bank Julius Bär , and LGT Bank .

Q: Which industries is Monika most experienced in?

Monika is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Government and Administration , and Professional Services . Monika also has some experience in Banking and Finance , Information Technology , and Tourism .

Q: Which business areas is Monika most experienced in?

Monika is most experienced in business areas like Strategy , Operations , and Finance . Monika also has some experience in Legal , Human Resources , and Accounting .

Q: Which industries has Monika worked in recently?

Monika has recently worked in industries like Banking and Finance , Professional Services , and Tourism .

Q: Which business areas has Monika worked in recently?

Monika has recently worked in business areas like Legal , Finance , and Product Development .

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Oberengstringen, Switzerland

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Experience

Feb 2026 - May 2026

4 months

Zürich, Switzerland

Tax Specialist

Julius Bär / Bosshard & Partner

Operational responsibility in tax relief at source
Took over and stabilized a complex department during a project phase
Analysis, review, and optimization of existing processes and workflows
Updating and further development of the specialist manual
Analysis and resolution of individual cases in an international tax environment

Nov 2022 - Jan 2026

3 years 3 months

Immigration and tourism consultant

Self-employment

Advice on emigration and residency
Development of own offerings in the tourism and cultural sector
Building and maintaining client relationships in an international setting

Aug 2021 - Nov 2022

1 year 4 months

Zürich, Switzerland

Tax Reclaim Specialist

Bank Julius Bär

Operational execution and ensuring efficient tax reclaim processes
Analysis and resolution of special cases in cooperation with internal departments
Communication with relationship managers and internal interfaces

Sep 2018 - Jul 2021

2 years 11 months

Liechtenstein

Tax Specialist

LGT Bank

Analysis and processing of complex withholding tax and tax reclaim cases (DTA)
Further development of processes and support of specialist applications
Collaboration with international tax authorities and internal stakeholders

Jul 2014 - Apr 2018

3 years 10 months

Kloten, Switzerland

Assistant à Professional à Assistant Manager Global Mobility

Infosys Consulting AG

Support for about 70 employees from 9 countries (payroll, taxes)
Coordination of 80–130 international assignments
Management of complex administrative and tax processes in an international environment

Jun 2013 - Dec 2016

3 years 7 months

Lenzburg, Switzerland

Self-Employed

eM Office

Organizational development and change management
Establishing and managing my own office and service offering

Jan 2010 - May 2013

3 years 5 months

Dübendorf, Switzerland

Hybrid

Consultant/Senior Consultant Tax Reporting

Exsigno Deloitte Taxsource GmbH

Senior Consultant in tax reporting for international banks. Responsible for data analysis, SQL-based data processing, quality assurance, and preparing country-specific tax reports. Providing support to bank clients, coordinating delivery deadlines, and optimizing processes and data quality. Assisted in setting up a new company and onboarding new employees.

Jan 1989 - Dec 2010

22 years

Germany

Management and Board Assistant / Managing Director

Various

Management and board support in industry and social services
Founded a nonprofit association
First chairperson and managing director

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing, Government and Administration, Professional Services, Banking and Finance, Information Technology, and Tourism.

Manufacturing

Government and Administration

Professional Services

Banking and Finance

Information Technology

Tourism

Business Area Experience

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

Experienced in Strategy, Operations, Finance, Legal, Human Resources, and Accounting.

Strategy

Operations

Finance

Legal

Human Resources

Accounting

Summary

Commercial business professional with many years of experience in tax and banking. Solid knowledge in handling complex business processes, customer support, and written and phone communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Analytical, reliable, and service-oriented with a solid understanding of administrative workflows, high data quality, and efficient process design.

Skills

Tax Operations / Tax Reclaim / Withholding Tax
Process Analysis And Optimization
Application Management And Interface Work
Data Analysis And Reporting
Stakeholder Communication (Internal/External)
Ms Office (Advanced Excel Skills)
Banking Systems (Avaloq, Host, Easytax, Alphatax)
Sap (Hcm Module)
Confinale Tax Reclaim Software (Admin), Assignmentpro (Admin)
Sql (Basic)
Joomla, Wordpress
Workshops/Trainings (Sveb 1)
Structuring Complex Workflows
Intercultural Skills

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Advanced

Education

Jul 2004 - Oct 2005

Euro Schule

Vocational training · Management assistant, focus on communication · Trier, Germany

Jul 1992 - Jul 1993

Fachhochschule Trier

Computer science, basics, focus on design · Trier, Germany

Ligura Sprachschule

Vocational training · Foreign language and business correspondent · Trier, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Banking & Finance certificate

SVEB 1 (Adult Education)

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 8

Experience in Manufacturing 22 y

Avg length 5 y

Longest experience 21 y 11 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 3 (Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Germany)

Primary country Switzerland

Expertise

Recent roles Tax Specialist, Immigration and tourism consultant, Tax Reclaim Specialist

Main industries Manufacturing, Government and Administration, Professional Services

Main business areas Strategy, Operations, Finance

Qualifications

Certifications earned 2

Profile

Created

July 2026

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Where is Monika based?

Monika is based in Oberengstringen, Switzerland and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Monika speak?

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

How many years of experience does Monika have?

Monika has at least 37 years of experience. During this time, Monika has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 5 years and 7 months. Note that Monika may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Monika be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Monika would be well-suited for roles such as: Tax Specialist, Immigration and tourism consultant, Tax Reclaim Specialist.

What is Monika's latest experience?

Monika's most recent position is Tax Specialist at Julius Bär / Bosshard & Partner.

What companies has Monika worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Monika has worked for Julius Bär / Bosshard & Partner, Self-employment, Bank Julius Bär, and LGT Bank.

Which industries is Monika most experienced in?

Monika is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Government and Administration, and Professional Services. Monika also has some experience in Banking and Finance, Information Technology, and Tourism.

Which business areas is Monika most experienced in?

Monika is most experienced in business areas like Strategy, Operations, and Finance. Monika also has some experience in Legal, Human Resources, and Accounting.

Which industries has Monika worked in recently?

Monika has recently worked in industries like Banking and Finance, Professional Services, and Tourism.

Which business areas has Monika worked in recently?

Monika has recently worked in business areas like Legal, Finance, and Product Development.

What is Monika's education?

Monika attended Euro Schule for Management assistant, focus on communication.

Does Monika have any certificates?

Monika has 2 certificates. These include: Banking & Finance certificate and SVEB 1 (Adult Education).

What is the availability of Monika?

Monika will be available part-time from September 2026.

What is the rate of Monika?

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