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About Maria

I support companies in reliably bringing their financial statements "to the road" – on time, audit-proof, and without stress for the team.

As a freelance interim accountant with over 20 years of experience in HGB and IFRS financial statements, I step in precisely where things get tight: in monthly, quarterly, and annual closing, with complex issues (intercompany, fund/property companies, reporting, VAT), and at the interface with auditors and tax advisors.

What I specifically help with:
• Taking over and relieving workload during peak times or vacancies in accounting
• Ensuring financial statements according to HGB/IFRS – also in the group and KVG/real estate environment
• Analysis and optimization of accounting processes (Fast Close, IKS, standardization of workflows, IKS)
• Establishing clear responsibilities, checklists, and documentation for recurring closings

Industry focus: Real Estate & Funds (KVG), Industry, Pharma/Life Sciences, IT/Software, and Financial Services.

I prefer to work remotely, with clear communication, high reliability, and a focus on results rather than "busy work".

Availability: from February 2026 (35-40 hours/week), possibly earlier by arrangement (remote-first).
References: I will gladly send you current written references (2025+2024) upon request.
  • German

    Native or bilingual

  • English

    Conversational

  • Norwegian

    Basic

Remote only
Primarily works remotely

Experience

  • Eppendorf Group SE & Co. KG
    Interim Accountant HGB/IFRS
    PHARMACEUTICALS INDUSTRY
    April 2025 - Today (1 year and 2 months)
    Hamburg, Germany
    Timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements according to IFRS and HGB. Validation of general ledger accounts and ensuring compliance with accounting policies. Posting and reconciliation of all business transactions in the general ledger as well as intercompany settlements. Preparation of reports (Z4, Z5), support in VAT matters, participation in tax audits. Close cooperation with auditors, tax advisors, and specialist departments. Participation in process optimizations and tax compliance issues.
    HGB & IFRS Closing Security Process Optimization in Accounting Audit & Auditor Interface SAP FI Group Accounting / Group Reporting
  • Garbe Industrial Real Estate GmbH
    Interim Accountant HGB (SAP FI)
    REAL ESTATE
    December 2023 - May 2024 (5 months)
    Hamburg, Germany
    • Support in operational accounting and monthly closing (HGB)

    • Responsible contact person for management, team, and external tax advisors
    • Posting and account reconciliation in SAP FI
    • Reporting and preparation of documents for tax advisors and auditors
    • Participation in the optimization and standardization of accounting processes
    • Support in stabilizing processes during a transition phase
    SAP FI (incl. General Ledger, Debtors, Creditors, Fixed Assets) HGB Monthly Closing Process Optimization in Accounting Account Reconciliation / General Ledger Accounting
  • GB Foods GmbH
    Interim Accountant HGB (SAP FI)
    AGRICULTURE
    September 2022 - January 2023 (4 months)
    Lübeck, Germany
    • Support in monthly closing according to HGB (food/industrial sector)
    • Participation in ongoing financial accounting (general ledger accounts, debtors, creditors)
    • Account reconciliation and clarification of differences
    • Preparation of documents for tax advisors and auditors
    • Support in optimizing accounting processes and handling SAP FI
    HGB Financial Accounting / GL Accounting Monthly Closing SAP FI Account Reconciliation

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Education

  • Fraud Management
    Frankfurt School of Finance
    2022
    Fraud Management
  • IAS / IFRS Compact
    Academy for International Accounting
    2017
    IAS / IFRS Kompakt

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