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

About us

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.

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 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.

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 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.

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.
• 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.

What we offer

• 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 Audit 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 Philipp (co-Founder).
• Strategic & Collaboration Fit with Valentin (co-Founder).
• On-site (Berlin): A collaborative session focused on designing a "Reviewer-First" interface that maximizes transparency and skepticsm.