Head of Department, Accounting Audit Office | Fachbereichsleitung (m/w/d)

Landkreis Nienburg/Weser Kreisverwaltung

Nienburg (Weser), Niedersachsen, Deutschland
Published Oct 7, 2025
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This senior leadership position involves managing the joint Accounting Audit Office for the Nienburg/Weser and Schaumburg districts. The Head of Department is responsible for overseeing all auditing activities, coordinating complex departmental operations, and ensuring financial accountability within the division. Key daily tasks include making decisions on difficult cases of significant importance, providing expert opinions on the efficiency and expediency of administrative actions, and representing the Audit Office in political bodies. Candidates must bring extensive professional experience in administration, multi-year leadership expertise, and specific public sector qualifications. This permanent, full-time role offers the stability of public sector employment, competitive public service compensation (TVöD EG 12 or A 13 NBesG), family-friendly and flexible working hours, 30 days of annual leave, and significant opportunities for professional development in a varied and responsible environment.

Required Skills

Education

Qualification for Career Group 2, 1st Entry Level, General Administration OR Completion of Employee Training Course II. Proof of business/commercial knowledge.

Experience

  • Long-term professional experience in various areas of administration
  • Several years of leadership experience

Languages

German (Fluent)

Additional

  • Class B driving license. Willingness to use private vehicle for official field service. Work locations in Stadthagen and Nienburg.