GoBD Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used GoBD
Krisztina T.
Last position:
Head of Finance and Accounting at Segula Technology Services GmbH
- Led a 16-person finance and accounting organization during a restructuring phase; strengthened closing discipline, financial control, cash transparency and accountability.
- Supported cost programs with approximately €2 Mio. in annual savings; established regular KPI reviews for P&L, working capital, POC and cash topics.
- Responsible for monthly, quarterly and annual closing under HGB/IFRS, management/group reporting, audit, tax and GoBD compliance.
- Finance automation with clear business benefits: 13-week liquidity planning, cash flow reporting, P&L versus plan, variance analysis and bank reconciliation; reduced manual work by 40–60 %.
- Improved accounts payable processes through OCR-supported invoice processing and three-way matching with exception handling.
- Sparring partner to management on restructuring, liquidity, working capital, risks and process simplification.
Andreas E.
Last position:
IT Compliance & Security at Bellaseno GmbH
Conducting a GAP analysis to assess existing security measures → identifying critical vulnerabilities
Developing an action plan that takes risk and cost-effectiveness into account
Introducing an IT maturity model based on BSI guidelines
Advising management on compliance, governance, and security strategy
Establishing internal processes for a sustainable security organization
Axel S.
Last position:
Product Owner and Scrum Master ServiceNow at BARMER
Product Owner ServiceNow
Scrum Master and agile project management for the further development of ServiceNow and its IT interfaces
Coordinating requirements with all Process/Service Owners and external providers (Incident, Problem, Knowledge, Change, Service Request, Catalog, Software Asset/Hardware Asset/Config Management, Financial Management, SecOPS)
Managing internal/external software developers
Coordinating interfaces and catalogs for new IT providers
Stefan A.
Last position:
Sole Architect and Developer at Bauernhof-Eis Stangl GbR
Design and implementation of a compact ERP, CRM, accounting, and production-planning platform for a German food manufacturer. The system replaces Rechnung11, self-built Excel sheets, and manual processes for fewer than 10 internal users.
- Designed and implemented the full platform architecture as sole architect and developer.
- Built modules for customer management, B2B order handling, invoicing, production planning, and accounting support.
- Implemented DATEV export, ZUGFeRD/XRechnung e-invoicing, FinTS bank statement synchronization, and GoBD audit trail concepts.
- Used AI-supported workflows for prototyping, test support, and implementation acceleration while retaining full architecture, review, testing strategy, and technical ownership.
Technology: Java 23, Spring Boot 3, Spring Data JPA, Spring Security, Vue 3, TypeScript, PostgreSQL, Flyway, REST, OpenAPI, JWT, TOTP, RBAC, DATEV, FinTS, ZUGFeRD, XRechnung, GoBD, JUnit, Mockito, Testcontainers, Playwright, Docker, GitLab CI/CD
Henning K.
Last position:
Management Consultant, Senior Enterprise Architect at Self employed
- Establishment of enterprise architecture management in organizations, enterprise architecture (analysis, target architecture, and coordination) at the business, information systems, and infrastructure levels
- Project management
- Conducting tool selections
- Use of the following knowledge: Enterprise Architecture Management, EAM, TOGAF, ArchiMate, Capability Mapping, Application Portfolio Management, Architecture Governance, Target Architecture, Roadmap, LeanIX, Ardoq, Alfabet, BAIT, VAIT, DORA, IT Strategy, Cloud Transformation
René P.
Last position:
Product Owner & Full-Stack Developer (myPlace Parking) at Hahn-Airport-Inn e.K.
- Concept and full-stack development of an app for parking space booking & management (Hahn Airport)
- From requirements to implementation and deployment; AI-supported development (Claude Code)
Nicole F.
Last position:
SAP FI Consultant & Test at DZB Bank
- Analysis and optimization of business processes in financial accounting
- Customizing in SAP FI (e.g. company codes, chart of accounts, payments)
- Integration with other modules such as CO, MM, SD
- Consulting on legal requirements (e.g. GoBD, UStG)
- Support with month-end and year-end closing
- Creation of test plans (system test, integration test, UAT)
- Definition of test cases (e.g. postings, payment runs, dunning runs)
- Selection of suitable test data and scenarios
- Manual testing of posting processes (e.g. customer invoice, payment run)
- Validation of automatic postings (e.g. for MM credit memo)
- Checking interfaces (e.g. to subsystems or non-SAP solutions)
- Documentation of defects in the test tool (e.g. Jira, ALM)
- Analysis and feedback to developers or the customizing team
- Retest after bug fixes
- E2E tests with SAP Solution Manager (SOLMAN)
- Use of tools such as SAP CBTA or Micro Focus UFT
Anna F.
Last position:
Quality Management Officer at APS Services GmbH
Responsible for quality management of software products, including specifying and managing requirements for new modules, conducting quality assurance tests, creating and maintaining related documentation, and regularly communicating with customers to coordinate and clarify requirements.
Projects: IT development and enhancement of the cash register software and additional modules for the services of climbing and bouldering gyms, trampoline parks, and leisure facilities.
Florian L.
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
Thomas A.
Last position:
Interim Management at Vincorion Power Systems GmbH
- Process and project management to optimize products and development processes for energy systems
- Technical risk management
- Requirements engineering and system architecture
- System FMEA of power generator units and energy storage modules aiming for generic structures
- Claims management according to Section 313 of the German Civil Code
- Regulatory environment: military and NATO standards, AQAP, VG norms
Tanja B.
Last position:
SAP Security Expert at Vaillant
- Analysis of the state of SAP systems and optimization of parameters in relation to security
- Analysis of authorization requirements and security risks
- SAP Security and Audit
- User and role administration
- Key user support, 2nd and 3rd level support
- Daily business SAP basis support: performance optimization, dump analysis, patches, updates, notes, troubleshooting, RFC, interfaces, connections
- Transport management, job and printer administration
Volkmar J.
Last position:
Consultant at Bedia Motorentechnik GmbH & Co. KG
- Consulting on effort estimation for VDA ISA / TISAX certification
- Conducting a 2-day workshop including preparation and follow-up
- Skills: TISAX 5.1, ISO 27001:2022, auditing, information security, consulting, facilitation, presentation
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
Serpil D.
Last position:
Financial Accountant (interim) at Stepin GmbH
- Financial accounting including monthly closing in Exact Globe+
- Cleaning up the 2023 and 2024 financial accounting
Klaus-Dieter K.
Last position:
Executive Partner at iAP-Independent Audit Professionals GmbH
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Statistics of experts using GoBD
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
27 years
Position duration
1.9 years
Positions per freelancer
19
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Operations
Top industries
Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Professional Services
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Accounting
Bachelor's degree or higher
73%
Master's degree or higher
47%
Doctorate
13%
Certifications per freelancer
5
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
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 GoBD
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.
GoBD 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 (82%)
- Banking and Finance (71%)
- Professional Services (65%)
- Manufacturing (53%)
- Healthcare (47%)
- Automotive (41%)
- Retail (41%)
- Telecommunication (41%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
GoBD fundamentals
GoBD stands for the German principles governing the proper management and storage of books, records and documents in electronic form, including data access for tax audits. It defines how digital business records must be created, processed, retained and made traceable. The rules apply to accounting data, invoices, contracts and related business documents.
Digital records
GoBD expertise supports the complete lifecycle of electronic records. Specialists examine how information enters a company, how changes are logged and how documents remain readable and retrievable throughout their retention period. They connect accounting, document management and operational systems so that records remain consistent.
- Document capture and classification
- Versioning and change history
- Retention and deletion rules
- Searchable audit trails
Systems and tooling
Projects often involve ERP and accounting software, document management systems, archiving services and workflow tools. Strong professionals understand interfaces, exports, access permissions, metadata, immutable storage and process documentation. They can assess whether a system configuration supports traceability and controlled data access without treating software compliance as a checkbox.
When expertise matters
Companies bring in freelance GoBD specialists during ERP migrations, accounting automation, acquisitions and the introduction of digital invoice workflows. External expertise is also useful when an audit reveals gaps or when existing documentation no longer reflects actual processes. In Germany, specialists need to connect technical implementation with the expectations of tax and finance teams.
- Review current recordkeeping processes
- Map controls and responsibilities
- Prepare audit documentation
- Test exports and data access
Project deliverables
A focused engagement may produce a GoBD gap analysis, process maps, control descriptions, retention concepts or a structured data-access plan. Specialists can also define requirements for vendors, test system changes and train staff on compliant handling of electronic records. The right scope depends on the systems involved and the company’s audit exposure.
Strong professionals
Quality shows in clear reasoning, practical documentation and careful handling of exceptions. Strong professionals ask how records are created and changed, not only where files are stored. They distinguish legal requirements from vendor claims, explain trade-offs to non-technical stakeholders and leave behind controls that teams can operate after the project ends.
Frequently asked questions
Key details about GoBD, drawn from the questions we get asked most.
GoBD provides principles for the orderly handling of electronic books, records and business documents in Germany. It addresses traceability, completeness, correctness, retention, documentation and access to data during tax audits.
GoBD replaced the former GDPdU guidance and broadened the focus from data access to the full digital recordkeeping process. GDPdU remains a term that companies may encounter in older documentation, but current projects should be assessed against GoBD requirements.
A strong GoBD specialist often combines accounting-process knowledge with document management, ERP integration, data retention and information security. Experience with audit trails, access controls, exports and process documentation is especially useful.
The scope matters more than a fixed amount of experience. A small workflow review may need focused GoBD knowledge, while an ERP migration or company-wide redesign requires someone who has mapped complex processes, tested interfaces and prepared evidence for audits.
GoBD projects can often be delivered remotely through workshops, system reviews and shared documentation. On-site sessions may help when teams need process observation or when sensitive systems cannot be accessed remotely. German-language communication is commonly useful with finance, tax and audit stakeholders.
Any German company that creates or stores electronic accounting and business records can need GoBD expertise. Demand is particularly relevant in sectors with high document volumes, regulated processes, complex billing or frequent integration between operational and financial systems.
Ask for a clear explanation of how the specialist evaluates record creation, changes, access, retention and documentation. A capable GoBD professional links findings to concrete controls, tests real workflows and produces evidence that finance and audit teams can understand.
Before accepting a GoBD engagement, clarify the systems in scope, the records covered, audit deadlines, available documentation and access restrictions. It is also important to agree whether the deliverable is an assessment, an implementation plan, testing support or updated process documentation.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used GoBD in their recent projects is 114 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 913 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used GoBD in their recent projects, 73% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 47% hold at least a Master's degree, and 13% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used GoBD in their recent projects have 27 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.9 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used GoBD in their recent projects are German (100%), English (94%), and French (18%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used GoBD in their recent projects are Information Technology (82%), Banking and Finance (71%), and Professional Services (65%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used GoBD in their recent projects are Information Technology (94%), Project Management (82%), and Operations (76%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used GoBD
Our freelancers and interim experts are at home across the DACH region — available on-site in the major business hubs or fully remote. Choose a location to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.
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