Finance and Accounting Specialist based in Berlin.

Intro

Strategy - Accounting - Consulting

With 15+ years of experience in the financial sector, I am a trustworthy partner for companies. My aim is to offer innovative solutions to help your company succeed.

Focus on process documentation, process optimization, digitization and automation.

Work

Skills

  • Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Datev, QuickBooks, SAP, Netsuite, Oracle, BC)

  • Annual closings

  • Financial analysis and reporting

  • Cashflow and Consolidation (e.g. Lucent, PowerBI)

  • Budgeting and forecasting

  • Tax preparation and compliance

  • Internal auditing

  • Financial statement preparation

  • Regulatory compliance (e.g., GAAP, IFRS)

  • Communication and interpersonal skills

  • Leadership and team management

  • Management of merged companies

Accounting & Finance

  • Cash Flow Planning

  • Payroll Accounting

  • Financial Accounting (Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable)

  • Monthly and Annual Financial Statements

  • Investor Reporting

  • Group Consolidation in Lucanet

  • Preparation of Funding Applications (e.g., IBB)

  • Billing Tools

    Tax & Compliance

  • US Sales Taxes

  • Global Taxes

  • VAT Returns

  • EC Sales List

  • OSS Filings

  • German Central Bank Reporting

  • Flat-rate / Wage Taxes

  • KSK Reporting

    Process & Management

  • Process Optimization

  • Procedural Documentation

  • Digitalization

  • Administrative HR Management

Head of

Lead Positions

Head of Accounting @ Fotografen Online Services GmbH

  • leading a team of 5 people and being fully responsible for 5 global entities

  • 1. Financial Accounting & Reporting

    • Full-cycle accounting oversight for all legal entities (Germany, US)

      • Ensure accurate, timely general ledger entries and reconciliations.

      • Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual closes.

    • Compliance with local GAAP:

      • Germany → HGB and German commercial law.

      • US → US GAAP (or IFRS if applicable for consolidation).

    • Group reporting alignment: Convert local results to group standards (IFRS or other reporting GAAP).

    • Oversee intercompany accounting and transfer pricing documentation.

    • Ensure fixed asset accounting, accruals, provisions, and reconciliations are correct.

    2. Tax & Regulatory Compliance

    • Germany: VAT, CIT, trade tax returns, annual financial statements, Bundesanzeiger filings.

    • US: Federal and state tax compliance, sales/use tax (if applicable).

    • Cross-border VAT / GST:

      • UK, AT, NL, FR, CH → timely VAT filings, Intrastat, EC Sales Lists, and country-specific declarations.

      • Monitor reverse charge mechanisms and VAT registration obligations.

    • Coordinate with external advisors for corporate income tax in all jurisdictions.

    • Oversee withholding taxes (especially for cross-border services, royalties, or dividends).

    • Maintain compliance with local statutory audit requirements in relevant countries.

    3. Cross-Border Finance Operations

    • Manage multi-currency accounting and FX revaluation processes.

    • Oversee cash management & treasury:

      • Optimize liquidity across jurisdictions.

      • Manage intercompany loans, dividends, and capital injections.

    • Ensure correct handling of cross-border invoicing and transfer pricing in accordance with OECD guidelines.

    • Coordinate tax-efficient payment flows between entities.

    4. Systems, Processes & Internal Controls

    • Implement and maintain robust internal controls to meet audit and SOX/ICS requirements (if applicable).

    • Standardize accounting processes across jurisdictions to improve efficiency and comparability.

    • Oversee ERP system setup for multi-entity, multi-GAAP needs.

    • Develop checklists and closing calendars for all locations.

    5. People & Stakeholder Management

    • Lead accounting teams (Germany, US) and coordinate with local finance staff/advisors in UK, AT, NL, FR, CH.

    • Liaise with external auditors and tax advisors in each country.

    • Partner with FP&A, Legal, and Operations for accurate forecasting, budgeting, and compliance.

    • Act as key point of contact for management and investors regarding accounting and tax matters.

    6. Strategic & Advisory Role

    • Advise management on cross-border tax structuring and operational impacts.

    • Support M&A transactions or entity restructurings from an accounting/tax perspective.

    • Monitor changes in accounting and tax regulations in all relevant jurisdictions and implement required changes.

    • Drive automation and process improvements (e.g., eInvoicing, VAT reporting tools).

Lead Financial Accountant @Justwatch GmbH

  • Teamlead

  • successful coordination of project: accounting in house

  • setted up monthly closing processes

  • optimzed workflows to a faster and highly efficient closing

  • annual closing together with the auditors and tax advisor

  • cashflow planning and consolidation with Head of Finance

  • Management and further development of a team

Interim Tax Manager International @ SoundCloud Global Limited & Co. KG

  • Operational support & consulting in the area of accounting:

    1. preparation and provision of reports: Regular extraction and analysis of reports from relevant systems to support decision making and strategic planning

    2. processing of US withholding tax: weekly and monthly processing and settlement of US withholding tax obligations in accordance with legal requirements

    3. sales tax processing: quarterly calculation and payment of sales tax, including the preparation of the relevant documentation and reports

    4. administration of US sales tax and EU VAT: Careful administration and compliance-related processing of US sales tax and EU value added tax (VAT) to ensure correct processing

    5. preparation of calculations: Development and implementation of costing models to support financial planning and analysis

    6. opt: Development of structures & optimization of existing processes

Local Finance Lead @Aaron.ai GmbH / Doctolib GmbH

Senior Positions

  • Day to day accounting

  • Preparation and coordination of the monthly reporting process and the annual financial statement

  • Assistance in the preparation of monthly financial statements according to german GAAP / HGB

  • Preparation of annual financial statements and tax returns of clients from different industries, sizes and countries of origin

  • VAT Tax return from EU clients as well as UK

  • Preparation of economic evaluations (e.g. comparison of assets, cash flow statements, target-performance comparison)

  • Preparation of budgets forecasts and ongoing monitoring of cash flow

  • Supervision and assistance of audits and tax audits

  • Handling of tax appeal proceedings

  • Statutory reports to the German National Bank

  • Enrolment of new professionals for preparation of annual financial statements and tax returns

  • Support with the digitalisation process

  • First point of contact for management, internal departments and external business partners (e.g. tax advisors, auditors, payroll consultants, financial institutions and supplier)

@VDSI

@PAIR Finance GmbH

@Climate Labs GmbH

@Millennium Venture Capital AG

@saas.group GmbH

@Sensit! GmbH

@Lano GmbH

@zenloop GmbH

@Creator Broker Owner GmbH

@doctari GmbH

@VBKI

Consulting

@Homaris Service GmbH

@EMnify GmbH

@Floatel GmbH

@Vice Media GmbH

@mymoria GmbH

@AlphaPet Ventures GmbH

@Outfittery GmbH

@IDNow GmbH

@Sono Motors GmbH

Industries

  • Start-ups (Food, Tech, AI)

  • Hospitality

  • Real Estate

  • SaaS

  • e-commerce

Strategy

I work with you to develop a customized financial strategy to effectively achieve your financial goals.

Accounting

I ensure accurate and efficient bookkeeping. I provide you with all the necessary information for your financial decisions and ensure compliance with all legal requirements.

  • Accurate accounting and recording of all financial transactions

  • Regular preparation of financial reports and financial statements

  • Support with planning and budgeting

Consulting

I offer comprehensive consulting services to help you overcome financial challenges and provide you with best practices for the success of your business.

Increase efficiency

  • Identify opportunities to increase efficiency and reduce costs.

Financial analysis

  • Learn how to improve your financial performance and achieve your business goals.

Risk Management

  • Get support in identifying and reducing financial risks for your business.

Growth Strategy

  • Develop a sustainable growth strategy for your business.

Change Management

  • Led finance-driven change initiatives focused on process efficiency and automation

  • Implemented AI-based tools to enhance forecasting, reconciliation, and reporting accuracy

  • Successfully managed transitions between accounting systems with minimal business disruption

  • Optimized end-to-end finance workflows, reducing manual effort and increasing data reliability

  • Skilled in cross-functional collaboration to drive adoption and ensure smooth change execution