ELO Digital Office Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used ELO Digital Office
Katarzyna G.
Last position:
Interim Financial Accountant / Accounts Payable at 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
Anton E.
Last position:
HGB Accountant and Consultant at Eurostyle Systems Würzburg GmbH
- Processing of a five-month backlog of incoming documents;
- Clarification of residual items and overdue open items;
- Review, reconciliation and clarification of accounting matters;
- Analysis of existing workflows and implementation of process improvements;
- Processing of accounting transactions in SAP FI and MM
Michael D.
Last position:
SuccessFactors Project Manager at Sysmex Europe SE
SAP HANA - SuccessFactors deployment
- Implementation of sub-modules Recruiting + EC Benefits + TeamGoals
- Global rollout with adaptation to country-specific legal requirements, including standardization
- International stakeholder management
- Onboarding of the new group companies in Kenya and Greece regarding SAP SuccessFactors
Janine S.
Last position:
Virtual Executive Assistant / Business Administration at TBN – Technische Beratung
- Managing the operational back office
- Handling quotations and invoicing
- Supporting preparatory bookkeeping
- Coordinating appointments and operational discussions
- Coordinating between management, clients and external partners
- Organizing administrative day-to-day processes
Taking on operational back-office tasks significantly reduces the workload of executive management. Administrative processes run in a more structured, reliable and efficient way, freeing up more time for clients, projects and business decisions.
Holger H.
Last position:
Owner, freelance at ISTRACON Managementberatung
- Interim management, strategy, organization, and management consulting
Gunnar W.
Last position:
IT-Consultant at Independent Freelancer
- Enterprise and IT strategy
- Digital transformation
- Process and portfolio management
- Interim IT management
Habib M.
Last position:
ELO Architect/Admin, NAV Admin & M365 Engineer at KHK (CST Shipping & Marine Services) Group
Enterprise Content Management (ELO ECM) & Process Automation:
- Multi-Tenant System Architecture & Tenants: Designed, deployed, and maintained the ELO infrastructure for over 7080 legal entities (shipping and land-based companies with a total of 150+ active users in onshore/offshore operations).
- User & Group Administration: Full administration of ELO users, creation and maintenance of ELO groups, and implementation of granular, role-based access controls (RBAC).
- Dynamic Workflow Architecture: Designed, programmed, and implemented complex, dynamic approval workflows with hierarchical and cross-departmental approval levels (Multi-Tier Line Approvals, e.g. for invoice approvals and contract management).
- Operational Support & Troubleshooting: Daily troubleshooting of incoming workflow issues, continuous process adjustments, and error resolution during ongoing operations.
- Compliance, Archiving & Optimization: Managed archive structures, replaced paper-based processes with automated ELO pipelines, and ensured compliance with GDPR and audit standards.
Microsoft Dynamics NAV (Navision) – Administration & ERP Support:
- Tenant & User Management: Administration and permission management for complex multi-tenant environments with over 30 tenants (companies and shipping entities) in NAV.
- Master Data & Financial Processes: Created and maintained customers, vendors, posting groups, and supported intercompany transactions.
- Operational Support & Troubleshooting: Daily mid-level error handling for interfaces, document processing, and accounting processes across the various companies.
Hybrid Identity & Modern Workplace Management (M365 / Intune):
- Hybrid Directory Management: Administration of Active Directory (AD) and Entra ID (Azure AD) in a hybrid environment, including identity synchronization, Single Sign-On (SSO), and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).
- Endpoint & Security Management: Managed mobile devices and laptops through Microsoft Intune (MDM/MAM), implemented security baselines, compliance rules, and automated software rollouts.
- Security & Network Administration: Administration of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and management of Sophos VPN authentication profiles to secure remote access.
- Collaboration Infrastructure: Administration of Exchange Online and Microsoft Teams Admin Center, including email hygiene, shared mailboxes, guest access, and SharePoint security policies.
Dieter M.
Last position:
Software Engineer at Hamma UWT
Integration of a safety shutdown into the firmware of the MISCEO product after a specific limit value (capping) for the dispensing quantity is reached.
Familiarization with the product and its firmware (C code and functional operation).
Identification of the code sections required for the change.
Implementation of the enhancement.
Testing and documentation (source code only).
Target platform: Embedded firmware without an operating system.
Tools: Eclipse, C.
Blaise-Vincent D.
Last position:
Technical Project Manager at DBIT GmbH
- Managed technical projects for passenger information systems in rail vehicles
- Managed project and requirements management and efficient use of resources
- Created cost plans and conducted risk assessments
- Coordinated staff management
Sabrina L.
Last position:
Project Lead for the Introduction of a Company-Wide Travel Expense Tool and Invoice Workflow Tool at Randstad Digital DACH
- Introduction of a company-wide travel expense tool (Project language: English)
- Creation and implementation of end-to-end processes for travel expense processing
- Project planning, implementation and monitoring
- Change management
- Management of external contractual partners for software implementation
- Conducting project workshops and training sessions
- Creation of procedural instructions and documentation
- Introduction of GoBD-compliant document archiving in an ECM system
- Introduction of a company-wide invoice workflow tool (Project language: German, English)
- Creation and implementation of release processes according to BPMN
- Management of external contractual partners for software development
Rick O.
Last position:
Interim Operation Manager at Element Materials Technology Holding Germany GmbH
- Operation manager, plant and project manager
- Project and change management
- Restructuring & crisis management
- Process optimization
- Establishment of shopfloor management
- Implementation of lean management
- Technology integration and automation
Markus K.
Last position:
Development at Plant Engineering
- Interface programming for DMS system ELO
- Development and support
- Dynamics Business Central
- Technology: Microsoft Dynamics BC 22 / AL / Visual Studio
Falk S.
Last position:
Project Leader - Project Manager – Project Pilot at BVG
- Update OCMS (ID card management), cashless payment in canteens and digitalization of employee transport tickets for the BVG HR department
- Stakeholder analysis
- Requirements management
- Analysis of the as-is situation
- Defining project scope (definition of "to-be")
- Participating in the design of the technical solution
- Creating initial high-level project plan
- Identifying risks and benefits
- Preparing information and creating commissioning documents
- Independently managing projects and work packages including troubleshooting
- Developing and establishing meeting, reporting, and project structures
- Creating and maintaining project plan including resources and assets for effective management
- Involving employee council and data protection
- Regular reporting and deriving action options for the steering committee
- Project monitoring (risks, budget, scope, resources)
- Coaching, supporting, and coordinating internal staff and suppliers
- Documentation and knowledge transfer
- Software: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, MS Teams, Office 365, ServiceNow, OCMS, etc.
Romy Z.
Last position:
Dipl.-Ing. (BA) Electrical Engineering at Anic GmbH
- Standardization throughout the entire design process of products using EPLAN EEC Professional and Preplanning (linking the EPLAN Electric and Fluid modules)
- Consulting services for the EPLAN P8 product range
Wolfgang B.
Last position:
Project Manager at Wolfgang Beeger Verfahrenstechnik
- Project Manager for the installation of a reactor and the assembly of the direct infrastructure, such as piping
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Statistics of experts using ELO Digital Office
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
26 years
Position duration
2.5 years
Positions per freelancer
15
Top business areas
Project Management, Information Technology, Customer Service
Top industries
Information Technology, Manufacturing, Professional Services
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Finance
Bachelor's degree or higher
80%
Master's degree or higher
27%
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
94%
Based on our profile pool as of 29 Oct 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology in Germany are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows the share of experts charging within that range.
Average rates of experts in Germany using ELO Digital Office
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 29 Oct 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
ELO Digital Office experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Information Technology (81%)
- Manufacturing (75%)
- Professional Services (69%)
- Energy (50%)
- Automotive (38%)
- Food and Beverage (38%)
- Chemical (31%)
- Banking and Finance (31%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What ELO Digital Office does
ELO Digital Office is an enterprise content management and document management platform from ELO Digital Office GmbH. It helps organizations capture, classify, store, search, and process business documents in digital workflows. Typical deployments cover electronic records, incoming invoices, contracts, correspondence, and audit-ready information access.
Core modules and ecosystem
ELO combines document repositories with workflow, records management, search, forms, and collaboration features. Specialists commonly work across ELOprofessional, ELOenterprise, ELO Business Solutions, ELO Workspaces, and ELO Knowledge. Integrations may include SAP, Microsoft 365, Outlook, ERP systems, directory services, scanners, and archival infrastructure.
Typical project work
- Design document structures, metadata, permissions, and retention rules
- Configure invoice, contract, approval, and personnel file workflows
- Connect ELO with SAP, Microsoft 365, email, and business applications
- Migrate paper archives, file shares, or legacy repositories
- Build forms, search views, dashboards, and role-based workspaces
When companies need specialists
Companies often bring in freelance ELO professionals during a new implementation, a process redesign, or a migration from shared drives and paper files. Germany-based organizations may also need on-site workshops with business teams, while remote delivery suits configuration, documentation, testing, and support. German-language communication can matter when workflows involve local departments, records, or customer correspondence.
Skills that make a difference
Strong professionals understand both ELO configuration and the business process behind it. They can model metadata, permissions, lifecycle rules, and workflow states without creating unnecessary complexity. Valuable adjacent skills include SAP integration, Microsoft technologies, SQL, APIs, identity management, scanning and capture, information security, user training, and structured migration planning.
How to assess quality
Look for specialists who can explain why a repository, workflow, or permission model is designed a certain way. Ask for comparable work involving ELO Digital Office, integration constraints, migration quality, testing, and user adoption. A reliable professional documents configuration decisions, separates development from production, plans rollback options, and leaves the internal team able to operate and extend the solution.
Frequently asked questions
Need clarity? These are the questions we hear most often about ELO Digital Office.
ELO Digital Office is used to manage documents, electronic records, business processes, and information access in one controlled environment. Companies use it for invoice processing, contract management, personnel files, correspondence, approvals, and searchable digital archives.
ELO Digital Office and Microsoft SharePoint can both manage documents and workflows, but they emphasize different ecosystems and implementation approaches. ELO is often considered when structured records, business solutions, document-centric processes, and content management are central, while SharePoint may fit organizations already standardized on Microsoft 365.
A strong ELO Digital Office specialist often brings experience with SAP, Microsoft 365, Outlook, SQL, APIs, directory services, scanning, and identity management. Process analysis, records management, information security, migration planning, and user training are also important for a dependable rollout.
The right ELO Digital Office freelancer should have delivered work comparable to your scope, such as workflow configuration, SAP integration, repository design, or content migration. Practical experience with testing, permissions, release management, and stakeholder workshops matters more than familiarity with isolated features.
ELO Digital Office projects can often be delivered remotely, especially for discovery, configuration, documentation, testing, and support. On-site sessions may still help with scanning hardware, process workshops, change management, or teams that require direct collaboration in Germany.
Review whether the ELO Digital Office configuration reflects real business processes rather than simply reproducing existing folders. Check metadata design, search behavior, permissions, retention logic, workflow exceptions, integration reliability, documentation, and evidence from user acceptance testing.
ELO Digital Office can support a move from paper files through scanning, classification, indexing, workflow automation, and controlled electronic records. The project still needs clear retention rules, quality checks, access concepts, and a migration plan for existing archives.
Before starting with ELO Digital Office, freelancers should clarify the current version, installed modules, licensing boundaries, integrations, hosting model, security requirements, and target processes. They should also establish who owns content decisions, acceptance testing, documentation, and ongoing administration.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used ELO Digital Office in their recent projects is 108 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 862 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used ELO Digital Office in their recent projects, 80% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 27% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used ELO Digital Office in their recent projects have 26 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.5 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used ELO Digital Office in their recent projects are German (100%), English (94%), and French (50%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used ELO Digital Office in their recent projects are Information Technology (81%), Manufacturing (75%), and Professional Services (69%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used ELO Digital Office in their recent projects are Project Management (88%), Information Technology (81%), and Customer Service (69%).
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