About Us We’re Cortea , a Berlin-based RegTech firm modernizing the foundational processes of financial audit. Audit is the bedrock of global capital markets, yet the profession remains burdened by manual data tie-outs and fragmented checklists. We believe that professional judgment should be the center of the audit, not manual data entry.

We build AI-native infrastructure designed to augment the auditor’s capabilities. By formalizing complex audit logic into scalable software, we enable highly-qualified professionals to focus on professional skepticism, complex accounting estimates, and high-stakes judgment. With €10m+ in funding and a live product used by innovative firms across Europe, we are contributing to the emerging best practices for the AI-supported audit of the future.

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 an Financial Audit Engineer , you are the brain behind our AI. You translate your deep field expertise into scalable software logic.

You will move the profession from the "sample-of-25" era into the age of 100% Population Assurance . 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. 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.

Who You Are

• 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.

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.

What Success Looks Like

• In 3 months: You have formalized the logic for 3 core procedures (e.g., JET, Revenue testing, and Risk-to-Procedure mapping) and integrated them into a reviewable documentation format.
• In 6 months: You have demonstrably reduced the volume of manual review notes for our pilot users by increasing the consistency and clarity of AI-supported evidence.
• In 12 months: You are a key voice in the firm’s external positioning, contributing to the broader professional discussion on the modernization of the Abschlussprüfung.

What we 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.

Interview process

• Intro call with Leon (Founders Associate)
• Technical (Auditing) interview: A technical case study (e.g., formalizing a decision tree for ISA 240 compliance) with Niklas (Financial Audit Lead).
• Strategic & Collaboration Fit with a Co-Founder (Valentin or Philipp).
• On-site (Berlin): A collaborative session focused on designing a "Reviewer-First" interface that maximizes transparency and skepticsm.