HGB Experts in Switzerland
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Switzerland, who have recently used HGB
Pedro M.
Last position:
SAP FI/CO Inhouse Consultant at Helvetia Versicherungen
Engaged by one of Switzerland’s largest insurance groups for spanish SAP rollout following the acquisition of Caser (Spain), for ongoing support and S/4HANA transformation initiatives covering all Market Units (CH, ES, DE, AT, FR, IT).
Key areas: FI-AP, FI-AR, Payments, Bank Accounting, Cash Management, S/4HANA transformation, eInvoicing, eReporting, Business Partner
- SAP Rollout: Led end-to-end FI-AP, FI-AR, Payments, and Bank Reconciliation rollout for acquired Caser entities in Spain (Dec 2020 – Mar 2022), including full Spanish localisation.
- Integration with FSCD: Redesigned bank statement incoming payments integration in FSCD from custom to SAP standard solution, significantly increasing straight-through processing rates.
- Payments: Retired legacy custom payment trees; implemented SAP standard CGI payment trees and executed migration from ISO 20022 v2009 to v2019.
- Implemented a 1 GL account per House Bank (HBKID) concept with multiple Bank Account IDs (HKTID), reducing the total number of bank GL accounts by over 90%.
- Spanish localization: Configured and deployed Mod 180, 190, 347, 349 and SII Reporting for Spain mainland and Canary Islands using SAP eDocument (DRC) and SAP BTP Webservice, processing 2 million invoices annually, Spanish Direct & Indirect Method Cash Flow Statements (Insurance & Non-Insurance) fully reconciled
- Migration: Used SAP AIF to migrate AR/AP master data, open items, SEPA mandates, and complete GL documents for multiple company code merges (hundreds of thousands of records); leveraged Power BI/Power Query for data transformation.
- Bank Reconciliation: Achieved 60%+ automatic bank reconciliation across MU ES, CH, and DE using CSB43, MT940, and CAMT.053/054 formats, including custom improvements (tax-number-based customer/vendor matching, fuzzy search), and co-implemented the bank statement interface cockpit in SAP AIF. Integrated MX Camt from Swift Finplus and made transition from ISO20022 v2009 to v2019
- Worked on S/4HANA convergence and wrote concept work for SAP Cash Management & Treasury and eInvoicing/eReporting transformation.
- Currently leading the design for Business Partner Migration using SAP DRF and SAP AIF for Helvetia Baloise Integration Project and Harmonization of all BP interfaces.
- Currently leading Requirements Engineering for eInvoicing & eReporting for Italy, France and Spain, modelling Flows in SAP Signavio.
Oliver S.
Last position:
Managing Director and employed actuarial consultant at ARCS Actuarial and Risk Consulting Stoll GmbH
- Advising insurance companies on modelling, reporting, valuations, risk management and acting as Appointed Actuary
- 2023–2025: Improvement of Solvency II software, annual financial statements (HGB, SII), process optimisation, pricing, SQL- and Python-based reports for AXA Deutschland, Cologne
- 2022–2023: Support with portfolio transfer (RAFM optimisation; impact on HGB balance sheet, SII, reinsurance; migration to msg.Life Factory) for Zurich Deutschland, Cologne
- 2021 and 2024: Redesign of Solvency II model, implementation in Python and model enhancements; testing and documentation for PK Rück, Zurich
- 2021–2023: Control calculations for policy maturity benefits; specification and testing of an administration system for product launch at Youplus, Liechtenstein
- 2021: a) Support in drafting a reinsurance contract: project management and analyses; b) Support with Solvency II reporting and multi-year planning for Allianz Leben, Stuttgart
- 2020–2021: Further development and optimisation of models with Risk Agility FM (RAFM), integration into the IFRS 17 reporting process with Unify for Allianz Slovakia and Bulgaria
- 2017–2023: Quality improvement of the RAFM model; methodology development; documentation; optimisation of reporting and planning processes; automation with Excel and Oracle SQL (on COR-Life); implementation of a life reinsurance contract; validation of mathematical figures in the administration system for SV Versicherung, Stuttgart and Mannheim
- 2015–2017: Project management and senior actuary in the development of an actuarial projection tool and in the IMAP process with the regulator; guidance of the reporting team; analyses; methodology development; process design; coordination with IT, asset management and risk management for Allianz Leben, Stuttgart
- 2016–2020: Review of cash flow models for investment projects for B Capital, Zurich
- 2015: Rebuilding of methodology for MCEV calculation based on MVBS; weakness analysis and support in addressing weaknesses for Allianz SE, Munich
- 2014: Solvency II risk capital reporting project: validation of data submissions; analyses for management and the regulator; tool development; process and documentation improvements; training of team members for Aegon Group, The Hague, Netherlands
Károly A.
Last position:
NIS2 & Risk Strategy Consultant at RRC power solutions GmbH
- Developed a compliant information security management system (ISMS)
- Advanced a modern risk management framework based on NIST for NIS2 compliance
Thorsten O.
Last position:
Program / Project / IT Controller (ICT Controller) at Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport
Project Management Office: analysis and setup, master plan, standardized project planning (generic work breakdown structure according to HERMES), earned value management, milestone trend analysis.
Finance management at portfolio, program and project level.
Resource management and single point of contact for resource procurement (human resources / operating costs / investments).
Process management.
Implementation of a program management tool for unified program and project management.
Program controlling: finance management, earned value management, milestone trend analysis, consolidation of project budgets, actual costs and forecasts at the program level.
Variance analyses at program level.
Transition from total cost view to commitment credit view (federal administration terminology).
Calculation of available reserves (rolling), forecasts and scenarios.
Monthly, quarterly, half-year and annual reports, preparation of annual planning at program level, special analyses / ad-hoc reports.
Project controlling: support for project managers in project planning, earned value management, milestone trend analysis.
Review of projects for budget compliance, adherence to phases and schedules, deliverables, resource planning and deployment.
Variance analyses at project level, special analyses / ad-hoc reports.
Resource management: resource planning based on program and project plans, review of timesheets.
Supply chain (until April 2022): single point of contact for resource procurement (human resources / operating costs / investments).
Change management: involvement in change management for cost-relevant changes (change requests), tracking of service contract price for contract-related changes, participation in change control boards / decision boards at management level.
Establishment of controlling structures in a new Swiss federal agency (becoming a federal office as of January 1, 2024) since April 2022.
Credit monitoring with validation of actual costs and commitment values.
Resource management: cross-project resource planning (HRP).
Earned value analysis and milestone trend analysis for key ICT projects of the federal government.
Participation in the introduction of the JIRA Tempo module.
Tools & methods: HERMES 5.1 / Agile HERMES, Sciforma 7, JIRA, Confluence, Tempo, Signavio, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Office Prof., Excel-VBA.
Klaus S.
Last position:
Senior Financial Consultant and Project Manager at Start Up
- Establishment of a licensing model
- Preparation of investor documents (business plan, cash flow forecast, ROI, etc.)
- Marketing simulation of market development, market potential assessment, etc.
- Definition and implementation of KPIs to measure market entry
- Setting up project planning, project controlling, and business processes
Philipp D.
Last position:
Freelance Project at AniCura AGs (Tierkliniken)
- Preparing annual financial statements for several animal clinics in Switzerland (MARS Group)
- Leading the audit of the Swiss entities with PwC
- Supporting and enhancing the ongoing accounting
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Statistics of experts using HGB
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
22 years
Position duration
2.2 years
Positions per freelancer
12
Top business areas
Finance, Audit, Project Management
Top industries
Insurance, Professional Services, Banking and Finance
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Finance, Legal
Bachelor's degree or higher
100%
Master's degree or higher
100%
Doctorate
20%
Certifications per freelancer
8
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 16 Oct 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology in Switzerland 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 Switzerland using HGB
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 16 Oct 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
HGB experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Insurance (83%)
- Professional Services (83%)
- Banking and Finance (67%)
- Telecommunication (67%)
- Automotive (50%)
- Information Technology (50%)
- Manufacturing (50%)
- Government and Administration (50%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
HGB fundamentals
HGB is the abbreviation for Handelsgesetzbuch, Germany’s Commercial Code. It defines rules for commercial businesses, including bookkeeping, annual accounts, inventories, recognition and valuation. Companies use HGB principles to produce statutory financial statements that support legal compliance and transparent reporting.
Accounting and reporting
HGB specialists work on the preparation and review of balance sheets, profit and loss accounts, notes and management reports. They apply German commercial accounting principles to transactions, provisions, accruals, depreciation and asset valuation. Their work often connects operational records with audit-ready statutory reporting.
Tools and interfaces
HGB work is closely linked to accounting and enterprise systems rather than to one specific software product. Relevant environments can include SAP Financial Accounting, DATEV, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and spreadsheet-based reporting workflows. Strong specialists understand data transfers, account mappings, master data and controls across these systems.
When companies need support
- A German entity needs statutory accounts or year-end support
- Group reporting must be reconciled with HGB figures
- A finance system needs German accounting logic and account mappings
- Reporting processes require documentation and stronger controls
- An audit or restructuring creates a temporary need for expertise
Companies in Switzerland may bring in HGB specialists when they operate German subsidiaries, serve German commercial entities or manage cross-border groups. Remote collaboration is common, while workshops with finance teams may benefit from on-site sessions and clear German or English communication.
What strong specialists deliver
Good HGB professionals combine knowledge of commercial accounting with disciplined financial processes. They can explain why a treatment is required, document assumptions and distinguish HGB reporting from IFRS or Swiss Code of Obligations requirements. They also test source data, reconcile balances and leave processes that internal teams can maintain.
Selecting the right expert
Match the specialist to the assignment’s scope: statutory accounts, technical accounting, system implementation, group reporting or audit preparation. Ask for examples involving German entities and the relevant ERP or accounting software. A practical review of deliverables, reconciliation logic, documentation quality and stakeholder communication reveals more than a generic profile.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about HGB? Start with the answers below.
HGB is used to govern commercial bookkeeping and statutory financial reporting in Germany. It covers requirements for annual accounts, valuation, provisions, disclosures and management reporting.
Handelsgesetzbuch focuses on German statutory accounts and follows a distinct principle set from IFRS. Swiss companies may also need to consider the Swiss Code of Obligations, especially when reporting across entities or preparing group information.
A strong HGB specialist often brings experience with German tax accounting boundaries, IFRS reconciliations, consolidation, audit support and ERP finance systems. Knowledge of SAP, DATEV or account-mapping methods can be important for implementation work.
The right Handelsgesetzbuch experience depends on the assignment. A defined account-mapping task may need focused specialist support, while statutory close ownership, complex provisions or group reporting calls for someone who has handled comparable German entities.
Yes, much HGB work can be delivered remotely through secure document exchange, finance-system access and structured review meetings. On-site workshops can still help when teams need to resolve process issues, and German or English language skills may be relevant.
Companies with German subsidiaries, branches or commercial reporting obligations often need Handelsgesetzbuch expertise. It is also useful for groups reconciling German statutory accounts with Swiss or international reporting requirements.
Ask the HGB specialist to explain a relevant accounting treatment, the evidence supporting it and how it would be documented. Review sample deliverables, reconciliation methods, control awareness and the ability to communicate clearly with finance, audit and operational teams.
No. HGB is an accounting and reporting framework, not a software product. Specialists may apply it in SAP, DATEV, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance or other systems, so the software environment should be part of the project brief.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Switzerland who have used HGB in their recent projects is 134 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 1,068 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Switzerland who have used HGB in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 100% hold at least a Master's degree, and 20% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Switzerland who have used HGB in their recent projects have 22 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.2 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Switzerland who have used HGB in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (67%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Switzerland who have used HGB in their recent projects are Insurance (83%), Professional Services (83%), and Banking and Finance (67%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Switzerland who have used HGB in their recent projects are Finance (100%), Audit (83%), and Project Management (83%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used HGB
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.
Countries:
- Germany
- Switzerland
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