AI Audit Engineer (Wirtschaftsprüfung) (m/f/x)

About the role

We're Cortea , a Berlin startup transforming audits with AI . Manual, document-heavy audits waste expert time while demand keeps rising. Our AI-powered software and specialized AI agents remove the repetitive work so auditors can focus on judgment. Backed by top-tier VCs with >10m funding, with a working product and paying customers, we're rapidly scaling. We value first-principles thinking, speed, trust, and kindness . We build side by side in our Berlin office . 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 an Agentic Auditor , you are the brain behind our AI. You translate your deep field expertise into scalable software logic. Your mission is to take complex ISA/IDW requirements and turn them into elegant, automated workflows. You are not the person filling out the checklist; you are the person designing the system that makes the checklist disappear.

Responsibilities

• AI-Supported Augmentation: Design AI-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: 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Impact-driven: You are looking for a role that offers significant professional upside and the opportunity to become a recognized expert in the emerging field of AI x Audit .
• Language: Native or professional fluency in German and English (C1+) is essential for navigating the German regulatory landscape and professional standards.
• How we work
• Seamless Execution: We act with focus, guided by our commitment to regulatory excellence. For us, rigor isn't a hurdle-it's what keeps our progress smooth and reliable.
• Quality by Design: We believe that system-driven consistency reduces the burden of review and enhances the reliability of the audit opinion.
• Intellectual Honesty: We engage in deep, logic-based discussions. If a feature risks compromising professional skepticism, we rethink it.

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