Client Project

Interim Controlling – HGB-to-IFRS Reconciliation (SAP Fi/Co) and Reporting Standardization

After the responsible controller left the company, controlling had to be secured at short notice – including the CFO-critical HGB-to-IFRS reconciliation based on SAP. We took over day-to-day SAP-based controlling operations, created a reliable bridge between HGB closing and IFRS reporting for group management, and ensured that monthly, quarterly, and annual reports in both accounting standards were prepared on time and consistently from SAP.

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Interim Controlling

Results at a Glance

HGB-to-IFRS reconciliation: Creation of a reliable bridge between local and international accounting standards
Consistent alignment between HGB closing and IFRS reporting for CFO and group management
SAP-based controlling: Using SAP FI/CO as the central data source for all reports
Interim bridging following the departure of the responsible controller
Takeover of day-to-day controlling operations including SAP reporting
Preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports (HGB and IFRS) from SAP
Special analyses and ad-hoc evaluations for management and departments
Optimization and standardization of existing SAP reports
Successful project completion after filling the controller position

Initial Situation

Due to the departure of the responsible controller, a short-term vacancy arose in controlling. SAP-based reporting could not fail, and additional evaluations and special analyses from SAP FI/CO had to remain deliverable.

Approach

We took over operational controlling tasks in the SAP environment and ensured that all regular reports as well as special analyses were prepared on time from SAP. To improve quality and reduce effort, we optimized existing SAP reports, unified KPI definitions, and introduced standardized templates and structures.

HGB-to-IFRS Reconciliation on SAP Basis – CFO Perspective

A central deliverable from the CFO's perspective was the creation of a comprehensible and reliable reconciliation from HGB closing to IFRS reporting – directly from SAP FI/CO. This bridge between local accounting and international standards based on SAP data is crucial for:

  • Group Management: Unified data basis for management decisions at group level
  • Investor Reporting: Consistent figures for external stakeholders and investors
  • Audit Readiness: Transparent reconciliation for auditors and internal audit
  • Time Efficiency: Faster closing processes through standardized reconciliation logic

Result

The client had reliable HGB and IFRS reports from SAP throughout the vacancy, plus a consistent reconciliation logic between both standards. Group management could rely on solid figures from the SAP system at any time.

Project Completion

After successfully filling the controller position, a structured handover took place – including documented HGB-to-IFRS reconciliation logic. This enabled seamless continuation of controlling operations.

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We take interim responsibility in controlling, create reliable HGB-to-IFRS reconciliations, and secure your reporting – for CFO, group management, and investors.

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