Head of Internal Audit | Stabsstellenleitung (m/w/d) Revision
Stadt Überlingen
Job Summary
As the Head of Internal Audit for the City of Überlingen, you will lead a critical staff unit responsible for the statutory local auditing of the city's financial operations. Your day-to-day responsibilities include auditing annual financial statements for the city, various hospital and donation funds, and sewage associations. You will also oversee current cash transactions, asset verification, and the auditing of automated financial systems. Beyond financial oversight, you will serve as the Data Protection Coordinator, advising the entire municipal administration on compliance and data protection regulations. This role is highly attractive due to its high level of independence and integrity, offering a secure civil service (Beamte) or public sector employment status up to grade A 13. Located in the scenic Lake Constance region, the position combines professional challenge with high leisure value and comprehensive benefits like corporate fitness and bicycle leasing.
Required Skills
Education
University degree (Bachelor or Diploma) in Public Management, Business Administration, Administrative Sciences, Law, or completion of the Administrative Specialist course (Angestelltenlehrgang II). Additional qualifications as a Certified Management Accountant, Tax Specialist, or Auditor are advantageous.
Experience
- Several years of professional experience in accounting, municipal auditing, internal audit, or controlling
- Experience in managing automated financial processes and systems
- Experience in providing advisory services to public administration
- Proven experience in appearing before political committees and bodies
Languages
Additional
- The position is available as a permanent full-time role (100%), which translates to 41 hours per week for civil servants. Applicants must meet the requirements for civil service status (up to A 13) or equivalent public sector employment. Integrity and independence are mandatory prerequisites.