Financial Audit Engineer

About the role

This is a role for a senior audit professional who is tired of ticking boxes and ready to start building the tools they always wished they had. As a Financial Audit Engineer, you are the brain behind our AI. You translate your deep field expertise into scalable software logic.

What you'll do

• Architecting Audit Logic: Instead of manually ticking off checklists, you will design the logical "blueprints". You'll translate complex ISA/IDW requirements (like ISA 240 or ISA 330) into smart, automated workflows that replace hundreds of hours of manual testing with a single, scalable system logic.
• AI-Supported Augmentation: Design NLP-driven workflows for the analysis of complex contracts (e.g., IFRS 16 or Revenue Recognition) and data-driven anomaly detection that supports Risk Identification (ISA 315).
• Independence & Ethics Architecture: Lead the design of safeguards to prevent automation bias and self-review threats. You will ensure that our tool maintains auditor independence in accordance with IDW PS 210 and professional ethical standards.
• Documentation & Reviewability: Ensure every system-generated output is formatted for seamless integration into the Prüfungsakte under IDW PS 450, providing a clear audit trail that stands up to internal Quality Control and external peer reviews.
• Thought Leadership: Act as a bridge to the wider profession. You will represent Cortea at Fachtagungen, contribute to whitepapers on AI in audit, and help shape the dialogue with regulatory bodies regarding the digital evolution of the profession.

What you'll need

• 6+ years of experience in professional auditing (Big 4 or top-tier mid-market). You have operated at the Prüfungsleiter level and possess a deep understanding of Mandatsverantwortung and Haftungsrisiken.
• Regulatory Precisionist: You have a command of IDW PS, ISA, and HGB. You enjoy the challenge of deconstructing a high-level standard into a reproducible, logical workflow.
• Systems Thinker: While you may not be a coder, you think in "logic flows." You understand how structured data and AI can improve Audit Quality and consistency across large-scale engagements.
• Status-Conscious Professional: You are looking for a role that offers significant professional upside and the opportunity to become a recognized expert in the emerging field of AuditTech.
• Language: Native or professional fluency in English and German (C1+) is essential for navigating the German regulatory landscape and professional standards.

What they offer

• Prestige & Visibility: A unique platform to shape the future of a trillion-dollar industry and establish yourself as a leader in AuditTech.
• Impact: The opportunity to build the tools you wish you had during your time in practice.
• Growth: Transition from traditional auditing into a high-growth leadership role at the intersection of Finance and AI.
• Compensation: Competitive salary + meaningful equity.