Silke Breig - Senior Accountant for Accounting and Audit

Q: Where is Silke based?

Silke is based in Augsburg, Germany .

Q: What languages does Silke speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Silke have?

Silke has at least 25 years of experience. During this time, Silke has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 6 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 2 months . Note that Silke may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Silke's latest experience?

Silke's most recent position is Audit and advisory services in accounting at Akcent .

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

In recent years, Silke has worked for Akcent , Machinery industry , Insurance industry , and Kontron Europe GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Silke most experienced in?

Silke is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance , Professional Services , and Manufacturing . Silke also has some experience in Information Technology and Insurance .

Q: Which business areas is Silke most experienced in?

Silke is most experienced in business areas like Accounting , Finance , and Audit .

Q: Which industries has Silke worked in recently?

Silke has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing , Information Technology , and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has Silke worked in recently?

Silke has recently worked in business areas like Accounting , Audit , and Finance .

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Augsburg, Germany

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Experience

Nov 2023 - Present

2 years 10 months

Audit and advisory services in accounting

Akcent

Audit and advisory services in accounting.
Independently prepared annual financial statements under HGB and IFRS.
Accounting for assets and other transactions.

Jul 2023 - Oct 2023

4 months

Interim Senior Accountant

Machinery industry

Advice on closing a legal entity.
Creating capex files.
Preparing reports.

Jan 2023 - Jun 2023

6 months

Interim Senior Accountant

Insurance industry

Assisted with preparing annual financial statements under HGB.
Handled auditor inquiries with branch offices.
Optimized processes for the accounting department.

Jun 2017 - Jun 2023

6 years 1 month

Senior Accountant

Kontron Europe GmbH

Prepared monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements under HGB and IFRS.
Prepared VAT returns and filings.
Contact person for auditors and tax-related issues.
Managed foreign currency transactions.
Participated in finance projects.
Managed a team of 10 employees.

Feb 2016 - May 2017

1 year 4 months

Certified Accountant

Prepared monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements under HGB and IFRS.
Monitored and documented payment transactions.
Handled intercompany reconciliations domestically and internationally.

Dec 2008 - Jan 2016

7 years 2 months

Specialist Financial Reporting

US Company

Preparation of individual financial statements under HGB and IFRS.
Monthly closings for headquarters.
Assisting in the consolidation of the international finance organization.
Support with the closing of foreign companies.
Contact person for auditors.

Mar 2006 - Aug 2008

2 years 6 months

Accounting Clerk

Accounts payable and accounts receivable accounting.
Preparation of closing reports.
Clarifying issues and sending payment reminders.
General administrative tasks.

Aug 2000 - Aug 2005

5 years 1 month

Tax Clerk

Dipl.-Kfm. Hermann Fiedler-Ohlenroth

Financial accounting for small businesses.
Preparation of tax returns.
Conducting in-person client meetings.
Binding financial statements.
Training as a tax clerk (2000-2004).
Training apprentices.

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Banking and Finance, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Information Technology, and Insurance.

Banking and Finance

Professional Services

Manufacturing

Information Technology

Insurance

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Accounting, Finance, and Audit.

Accounting

Finance

Audit

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Advanced

Education

Aug 2000 - Jun 2004

Tax clerk training

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 8

Experience in Banking and Finance 11 y

Avg length 3 y 2 m

Longest experience 7 y 1 m

Expertise

Recent roles Audit and advisory services in accounting, Interim Senior Accountant, Senior Accountant

Main industries Banking and Finance, Professional Services, Manufacturing

Main business areas Accounting, Finance, Audit

Profile

Created

February 2024

Last Update

May 2026

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Silke is based in Augsburg, Germany.

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

Silke has at least 25 years of experience. During this time, Silke has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 2 months. Note that Silke may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Silke would be well-suited for roles such as: Audit and advisory services in accounting, Interim Senior Accountant, Senior Accountant.

Silke's most recent position is Audit and advisory services in accounting at Akcent.

In recent years, Silke has worked for Akcent, Machinery industry, Insurance industry, and Kontron Europe GmbH.

Silke is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance, Professional Services, and Manufacturing. Silke also has some experience in Information Technology and Insurance.

Silke is most experienced in business areas like Accounting, Finance, and Audit.

Silke has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing, Information Technology, and Professional Services.

Silke has recently worked in business areas like Accounting, Audit, and Finance.

Silke attended education in Tax clerk training.

Silke is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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