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My responsibilities as a manager in the accounting department are very varied.
For example, I provide support with all issues that arise in connection with company formations. These include compliance with legal deadlines, setting up a functioning accounting system and selecting suitable tax advice.
I also analyze existing finance or accounting set-ups and see how I can provide support in terms of processes or tools. In doing so, I always keep an eye on how the company wants to align itself in the future. The aim is to set up the accounting in such a way that it forms a reliable basis for meaningful reporting. This enables well-founded business decisions to be made.
The tasks that I take on as part of these projects vary depending on the initial situation. For example, this can include working with tax advisors, coordinating annual financial statements or supporting compliance issues. It also includes setting up internal finance teams, including conducting interviews. The introduction of new systems can also be part of my work.
Yes, but that's exactly what makes my work so exciting. I originally come from an accounting background, which is not necessarily an area associated with a lot of communication. It's different at torq.partners, where my job involves a lot of communication. Talking a lot and, above all, mediating between different parties can be challenging. This is particularly noticeable on days with a lot of back-to-back meetings. The exchange is very important, but afterwards you often have the feeling that the topics discussed should ideally be implemented immediately afterwards in order to achieve visible results. However, there is usually not enough time for this on such days.
I originally come from a completely different field: I studied musicology and then worked in the event industry. There I was not only involved in program planning, but also in accounting, as there was a need in this area. That's how I slowly moved into accounting. I then worked for a fashion trade fair for a long time, initially as a freelancer and later in a permanent position. Over the years, I went through every aspect of accounting there. The company not only organized trade fairs, but also ran its own stores. This gave me a wide range of responsibilities.
To further deepen my knowledge, I then decided to train as an accountant. I liked the idea of making a career change into the financial sector, but I wanted to back it up with the right training. I then worked in a corporate group, where I gained a lot of experience by preparing a large number of monthly and annual financial statements. I then worked in a company where I was responsible for all payroll accounting and other financial matters.
I also took a detour into tax consultancy. I quickly realized that I liked the advisory work, but not necessarily in the area of taxes. I thought it was a shame that in a tax firm you often only get involved late in the process and then can't make much of an impact. This is because many clients only deal with the topic of tax when it is unavoidable. It is often perceived as a necessary evil. This underestimates the added value that good accounting can bring.
When I worked at the tax firm, I worked with one of the founders of torq.partners and found it very pleasant. That's why it was clear to me that if I switched, it would be to torq.partners. I was particularly impressed by the fact that the clients here actively approach you. They really want to be supported and are open to change. This allows you to intervene in processes earlier and achieve much more.
I've been part of the team since March 2023. A lot has happened since then. There are always new challenges that make it necessary to develop as a company. That's why many processes have been adapted and new technical solutions introduced since I started. This dynamic is accompanied by a steep learning curve for us employees.
In addition, torq.partners has experienced strong growth in all areas. Our HR consultancy torq.people in particular has developed a lot since I joined. In addition, there is now a new consulting field that covers all topics in the area of revenue operations.
I joined torq.partners as a consultant, but over time I made the step up to manager. In this position, I take on the management of projects and have team responsibility.
I already had a lot of technical knowledge for the role of manager from previous jobs, but I was able to expand my knowledge even further through internal formats. Unlike in stand-alone accounting, where you have to learn the topics yourself from scratch, torq.partners has given me a good foundation for further development. I find the regular partner demos, in which new tools are presented, and our weekly knowledge academies, which ensure that we are always up to date with the latest technical developments, particularly helpful.
We also have an internal channel where all colleagues can ask questions. No matter how specific a topic is, there is usually always someone who can help. I've also learned a lot from the regular exchanges and joint brainstorming sessions with colleagues.
To help me settle into my new role, I also took part in various coaching sessions for managers offered by torq.partners.
In any case, I have learned a lot about taking responsibility.
I was also able to grow personally in some situations. For example, I took part in one of our webinars as a speaker in April. As I feel most confident in the back office, this was a big hurdle for me internally, but I was able to overcome it successfully.
The continuous development at torq.partners ensures a steep learning curve - and that's exactly what I really appreciate.
I have already had contact with the activities of some departments. For example, I recently conducted job interviews for some clients. This is a task that plays an important role in our HR consultancy torq.people. I have great respect for this area, partly because I think it requires a high level of communication skills. I found it all the more exciting to hear that colleagues who describe themselves as reserved also work at torq.people.
Nevertheless, I would rather see myself in Revenue Operations. Especially as I am interested in technical topics.
In the beginning, I was in the office more often, but now I mainly work from home as I work more efficiently there. I have set up a well-equipped workstation with a height-adjustable desk for this purpose.
At times when my workload is not so high, I still enjoy going to the office. Even if my work there is less focused, I enjoy the personal interaction with my colleagues.
Initially, I was involved in many projects where I had little contact with my colleagues. Fortunately, this has changed now that I have taken on projects together with other people and have become the team lead. We use various meetings to communicate, which take place at regular intervals. You can also write to colleagues easily via our internal communication platform if you need support at short notice, for example.
I really enjoyed several events. One highlight was our first company offsite two years ago. It was the first time I met some employees live who I had previously only spoken to online. I really enjoyed that. Overall, we had a lot of fun and the weather was great too.
Last year, I was part of a team that consisted exclusively of colleagues from Berlin and the surrounding area. This meant we could arrange to meet up at short notice after work, which I found very pleasant. We did very different things in this constellation, including a boat trip and a guided tour of Berlin-Wedding.
I think that the value of respect is what sets torq.partners apart. For me, this means that the opinions, realities and diversity of others are respected. Many other values can also be derived from this value, which characterize the cooperation within the company.
For me, respect is particularly evident in daily interaction. It is not simply taken for granted that you can do things. Instead, people ask whether it fits in terms of time and content. If something is not feasible, we try to find an alternative solution. In general, we look out for each other and respect the individual boundaries of others - you can clearly feel this attentiveness.
