DATEV LODAS Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used DATEV LODAS
Florian Lieberknecht
Last position:
Consultant (freelancer) at zvoove Software Germany GmbH
- Consolidation
- Mergers
- Law firm chart of accounts / cost centers
- Preparation of annual financial statements
- Digital process development and optimization of the accounting/closing and reporting area
- Optimization of the DATEV software environment
Bianca Arnhold-Brucker
Last position:
Interim Payroll Specialist at Arval GmbH
- Supporting payroll processing with P&I Loga (including handling all payroll-related topics such as company cars, long-term illness, maternity leave and parental leave, furloughs, etc.)
- Maintaining and managing employee data
- Creating contracts, contract adjustments, contract changes
- Preparing various letters (parental leave, anniversary, bonus and special payments)
Sebastian Krüll
Last position:
Senior HR Consultant AdvancedPay at ADP Employer Services GmbH
- Functional and operational project management for the implementation of ADP AdvancedPay (PAISY)
- Hands-on customizing of payroll logic, rate models and wage types
- System setup, quality assurance of the first payroll run, and leading interdisciplinary project teams
- Responsible for budget, timelines and successful execution of complex payroll setups
Ralph Konitzer
Last position:
Product Owner / Business Owner at AXIS Management Consulting GmbH
- Full product responsibility from a business perspective: requirement analysis, UX design, product strategy, and go-to-market implemented without an internal dev team using fully AI-supported development (Claude Code / Anthropic)
- Technical differentiation: KRITIS-compliant air-gapped deployment (Windows/NSIS), GDT interface for PVS integration, DATEV-LODAS export for payroll
- Managed pilot operation with initial external client (Dormagen medical practice): structured requirement gathering, test support, error analysis, and release management
- Developed rollout and sales strategy for market entry in the segment of private practices and small medical centers
- Human-in-the-Loop development principle: business decision → AI implementation → manual review → approval → release – each sprint documented in Jira (TIME project), every change traceable via co-authored commits
- Product outcome: Tauri/Rust desktop app with GDT watcher, multi-tier model (Starter/Professional/Enterprise), cloud mirror on Hetzner/Traefik, complete ISMS framework based on ISO 27001 and BSI basic protection as product foundation
- Direct method validation for the test manager role: hands-on experience with quality assurance of AI-generated products from a user perspective, review gate discipline, release approval under GDPR and the EU AI Act
Dirk K.
Last position:
Interim HR Business Partner/Payroll Manager/Finance Manager at Agricultural Association
- timely payroll processing including all ancillary tasks
- time tracking and personnel administration
- point of contact for management, executives, works council, and employees as well as external clients, e.g., tax office, health insurance companies, etc.
- personnel controlling including account reconciliation
- operational and strategic HR work
- support management in budget planning
- monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements according to HGB
- financial, accounts receivable and payable accounting
- tax pre-registrations
- liquidity and budget planning, forecasts
- statistics, analyses, and reporting
- employee support and advising management and executives on all labor, social, constitutional, and disciplinary issues
- optimization of cost center and cost unit accounting
Irit Hartmann
Last position:
Independent Payroll Accountant at Hartmann Payroll Solutions (HPS)
Payroll and salary accounting, DATEV LODAS/Payroll and Salary, client support, reporting.
Jörg Hoffmann
Last position:
Managing Director; Data Protection Officer; Information Security Officer at Datenschutz24 (brand of Sovestro GmbH)
- Drafting company agreements related to data protection
- Acting as a mediator between business interests and data subject rights in a corporate context
- Process analysis and evaluation regarding data protection and information security implications according to GDPR, BDSG, BSI baseline protection
- Support for information security audits according to ISO 27001
- Implementation of change management processes
- Analysis of IT infrastructure and deriving recommendations
- Expert support in legal proceedings and communication with supervisory authorities
- Preparation of data protection impact assessments (DPIAs) and procedure and processing documentation (VVZ)
- Training on corporate data protection and information security
- Cooperation with law firms in legal proceedings
Lasse Schultze
Last position:
Interim HR Manager at Nordex SE
- Advising managers & employees on all HR related matters
- Contact person for all labour law issues in the area of responsibility
- Negotiations with local workers council
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Statistics of experts using DATEV LODAS
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
21 years
Position duration
2.3 years
Positions per freelancer
15
Top business areas
Operations, Human Resources, Information Technology
Top industries
Professional Services, Transportation, Healthcare
Certification focus areas
Accounting, Human Resources, Information Technology
Bachelor's degree or higher
100%
Master's degree or higher
80%
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
German, English, Hebrew
Speak two or more languages
88%
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Germany are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows how many freelancers charge within that range.
Average rates of experts in Germany using DATEV LODAS
Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.
The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.
Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 30 Aug 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
About the technology
What it is
DATEV LODAS is a payroll system used in German companies to process wages, salaries, bonuses, taxes, and social security data. It is part of the DATEV environment and is often chosen where payroll needs to stay consistent, auditable, and aligned with German requirements.
Typical work
- Set up employee master data and wage types
- Run monthly payroll and corrections
- Prepare exports for accounting and reporting
- Handle year-end payroll tasks and archive data
Connected systems
Strong specialists know how DATEV LODAS fits with DATEV Lohn und Gehalt, accounting tools, time tracking, and HR systems. They also understand file exchanges, interfaces, and the practical steps needed to keep payroll data clean across departments.
When companies hire help
Companies bring in freelance expertise when they migrate payroll, clean up old data, or need help with complex payroll cases. This is common in Germany when teams face absences, special payments, new wage models, or a backlog in payroll processing.
What strong specialists do
- Validate payroll logic before each run
- Spot data issues in employee records
- Document changes clearly for HR and finance
- Work carefully with sensitive payroll information
What good collaboration looks like
The best DATEV LODAS professionals work with precision and a clear process. They ask the right questions early, explain payroll impacts in plain language, and can work remote or on-site in Germany when access to local teams, records, or approvals matters.
Frequently asked questions
Key details about DATEV LODAS, drawn from the questions we get asked most.
DATEV LODAS is used for payroll processing in German companies. It supports recurring wage runs, payroll corrections, reporting, and the handling of employee master data. Teams also use it to keep payroll work traceable and aligned with internal finance and HR processes.
DATEV LODAS is one of the main payroll products in the DATEV world, and many companies compare it with DATEV Lohn und Gehalt. The right choice depends on the company’s payroll structure, internal workflows, and how much automation or standardization it needs. A good specialist can explain the practical differences for your setup.
A strong DATEV LODAS specialist usually knows German payroll rules, tax and social security basics, and careful master-data management. Useful adjacent skills include DATEV software knowledge, process documentation, and experience with HR or accounting interfaces. Communication with finance and HR is just as important as the system itself.
Companies usually bring in DATEV LODAS expertise for migrations, payroll cleanup, absences in the team, or complex payroll cases. It also helps when a payroll process needs to be stabilized quickly after a change in structure or reporting. If payroll output must be reliable without long onboarding, outside support is often the fastest option.
Yes, much of the DATEV LODAS work can be done remotely if access, approvals, and data exchange are set up well. Some cases still benefit from on-site time in Germany, especially when teams need close coordination with HR, finance, or local payroll records. Many projects use a mix of both.
Ask for examples of payroll runs, corrections, migrations, or year-end tasks they have handled in DATEV LODAS. A good specialist can explain how they work with sensitive data, document changes, and reduce payroll errors. Clear answers about process, not just system names, are a strong sign of quality.
With DATEV LODAS, companies often want more stable payroll runs, cleaner employee data, and fewer manual corrections. They may also need help with special payments, wage type rules, or exports into finance and reporting tools. The goal is usually a payroll process that runs reliably and is easy to control.
Yes, DATEV LODAS can also fit smaller teams if they need structured payroll handling and DATEV compatibility. The important point is not company size but payroll complexity, internal control needs, and how much in-house payroll knowledge is available. A specialist can tell you whether your setup is a good match.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used DATEV LODAS in their recent projects is 102 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 818 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used DATEV LODAS in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 80% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used DATEV LODAS in their recent projects have 21 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.3 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used DATEV LODAS in their recent projects are German (100%), English (88%), and Hebrew (13%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used DATEV LODAS in their recent projects are Professional Services (88%), Transportation (75%), and Healthcare (63%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used DATEV LODAS in their recent projects are Operations (88%), Human Resources (75%), and Information Technology (75%).
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