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Auditor (m/f/d)  

The profession of auditor is closely linked to quality assurance. The term comes from Latin and means "to listen". The aim of auditors is to listen and look closely in order to identify potential for improvement or possible errors in processes or systems within a company. 

Key Facts
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Tasks

Checking internal company processes and systems for improvements and compliance with all standards

Education
  • Auditor training (internal or external)
  • business studies
Skills
  • analytical skills
  • strong communication skills
  • knowledge of company processes
Wages
Ø 53,700 €
gross per year
Tasks

Checking internal company processes and systems for improvements and compliance with all standards

Education
  • Auditor training (internal or external)
  • business studies
Skills
  • analytical skills
  • strong communication skills
  • knowledge of company processes
Wages
Ø 53,700 €
gross per year

  • For applicants
  • For companies

Are you looking for a job as an auditor (m/f/d)?

Do you already have experience as an auditor and are looking for a new challenge where you can put your expertise to good use? We know the companies that suit you and will also take care of the organisational tasks involved in your application. Take a look at our job board for auditor jobs now. 

Are you looking for an experienced auditor (m/f/d)?

Do you want to put your internal processes and systems through their paces and efficiently identify potential for improvement? Then internal auditors could be just right for your company. We know the specialists you need, so upload your vacancy now free of charge. 

What is an auditor?
Meaning and overview

An auditor analyses internal company processes and uncovers potential for optimisation. They interview employees, analyse relevant data and check documents. Auditors always keep an eye on the operational requirements and technical standards that need to be met. In short, they are responsible for optimising structures and workflows in a company and check whether processes and systems are compliant. 

Auditors can work both internally and externally. Internal auditors check processes and quality within their organisation, while external auditors are sent out by consulting companies to examine specific features in other companies. 

What does audit mean?

Audit means examination and describes the "product" of an auditor. Audits aim to examine and evaluate processes or systems in organisations. 

Companies can identify potential for improvement through a systematic approach and comprehensive investigations and documentation. All these steps are part of an audit, which is carried out by a trained auditor and then made available to the company. Audits can be carried out in many different business areas. 

Auditor salary: a comprehensive overview

The salary of auditors in Germany can vary greatly depending on their specialisation. On average, auditors earn around €53,700 gross per year. 

Salaries for auditors in Germany are highest in Hesse, Rhineland-Palatinate and North Rhine-Westphalia. Auditors also earn the most in the insurance and chemical sectors. 

Starting salary as an auditor: Junior auditor salary

Career starters earn an average gross salary of around €45,000. After around two years, this salary can rise to around €50,000 per year.  

Senior Auditor Salary

Experienced auditors with around 8 years' experience can earn €60,500 per year. With several years of professional experience, management responsibility and work in an international environment, the salary of a senior auditor increases even further. 

What does an auditor do? Tasks and day-to-day work

Auditors analyse all processes in companies for correctness, safety, expediency and efficiency. They check documents, analyse data and conduct interviews with employees in the respective departments. They then develop suggestions for improvement based on their findings. 

The processes and systems audited by auditors are diverse. These include, for example, financial accounting to ensure that all transactions are recorded correctly and in accordance with regulations. They also analyse production processes to identify efficiency gains and quality improvements. In addition, they check IT systems for security gaps and compliance with data protection regulations. 

Once the analysis has been completed, they hold final discussions with those responsible in the respective departments. They also prepare audit reports in German and English. 

The day-to-day tasks of auditors include:
  • Analysing internal data 
  • Analysing the current situation 
  • Identification of potential for improvement 
  • Communication across all management levels and departments 
  • Preparation of audit reports 

How do you become an auditor?
Training, studies & further education

f you want to become an auditor, you have different options depending on your starting position and objectives. There are no official requirements for internal work as an auditor. If certain management systems are to be audited, the auditors also need to be trained in accordance with ISO 19011. 

In many cases, auditors have a degree in business administration as a basis, in which they were taught the most basic skills.

Auditor training

Internal auditor training

Anyone wishing to work as an internal auditor usually attends an in-house training course. It is important that people have a precise understanding of the processes and systems to be audited. 

There are also official training courses for internal, so-called 1st party audits. These can also be based on the DIN EN ISO 19011 standard. 

External auditor training

Certified training is required to work as an external auditor. This requires a certain number of hours of training and a passed examination. The training courses can be completed both full-time and part-time. There is also a choice between online or face-to-face courses. 
Possible auditor training courses: 

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Skills of an auditor:
What hard and soft skills should an auditor have?

An auditor requires business management skills and, in particular, knowledge in the areas of controlling and accounting. An analytical and process-orientated way of thinking is also essential for day-to-day work. 

With a very good command of German and English, the auditor is able to communicate with the company's specialist departments in a targeted manner. Fundamental soft skills for auditors are the ability to work in a team and a structured way of working. 

The most important skills of auditors are: 

  • Analytical thinking 
  • Integrity 
  • Willingness to travel 
  • Assertiveness 
  • Strong communication skills 
  • Social competence 

Auditor career:
What are the opportunities for auditors on the labour market?

An auditor can work in different companies that want to optimise their current processes, regardless of a specific industry. Professional experience in the specialised area or company in question is important for a successful start. In addition, the chances are improved by certifications such as the CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) title and a degree in economics.

Top vacancies for auditors:
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Reference number: 815293/1

Projektleiter / Auditor für Energiemanagement (ISO 50001) (m/w/d)

Festanstellung durch unseren Kunden
Münster, Köln, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, Bremen, Hannover, Berlin
  • Vor- und Nachbereitung von Auditterminen in Abstimmung mit Kunden
  • Prüfung der eingereichten Dokumente
  • Leitung von Audits vor Ort als leitender Auditor im Energiemanagementsystem gem. DIN ISO 50001, teilweise auch via Remote und als Deskaudit
  • Auditierung im Bereich Nachhaltigkeitszertifizierung gem. RED II (SURE und REDCert) oder im Bereich EEG als Umweltgutachter
  • Bewertung der Konformität der Managementsysteme unserer Kunden in Bezug auf Energie und Erstellung entsprechender Auditberichte nach formellen und inhaltlichen Vorgaben
  • Kontakt mit den Kunden, relevanten Systemgebern und Behörden
Online since: Wed Apr 02 13:57:42 CEST 2025
Reference number: 821007/1

Business Auditor (m/w/d)

Freiberuflich für ein Projekt
Bayern
  • Eigenständige Durchführung von Revisionsprüfungen
  • Durchführung von Interviews
  • Erstellung von Prüfprogrammen
  • Berichtserstellung
  • Allrounder-Tätigkeiten
  • Outsourcing-Management
  • Datenschutz
  • Wertpapierhandelsgesetz WPHG Compliance
Online since: Mon May 12 15:11:04 CEST 2025
Reference number: 817274/1

Auditor (m/w/d)

Freiberuflich für ein Projekt
Hessen
  • Prüfung im Tax Bereich, insbesondere InVStG
  • Die Angemessenheit und Effektivität der internen Kontrollen in Bezug auf Risiken bewerten
  • Anwendung von Ansätzen, um relevante Informationen zur Bewertung der wichtigsten Fondsbesteuerungsrisiken zu sammeln, um aktiv zur Durchführung des Prüfungsprojekts beizutragen
  • Durchführung von Stakeholder-Meetings und Walkthroughs
Online since: Mon Apr 28 11:27:27 CEST 2025

FAQ

What does an auditor earn?

On average, an auditor in Germany earns around €53,700 gross per year. The starting salary is around €45,000, while experienced auditors can earn up to €60,500 per year.

On average, an auditor in Germany earns around €53,700 gross per year. The starting salary is around €45,000, while experienced auditors can earn up to €60,500 per year.


What does an auditor do?

An auditor analyses internal company processes, uncovers potential for optimisation and ensures that operational specifications and standards are adhered to.

An auditor analyses internal company processes, uncovers potential for optimisation and ensures that operational specifications and standards are adhered to.


What training does an auditor need?

An auditor usually needs a degree in business administration and specific further training, such as ISO 19011 training for internal auditors or certified training for external auditors.
An auditor usually needs a degree in business administration and specific further training, such as ISO 19011 training for internal auditors or certified training for external auditors.

What exactly do you do in an audit?

In an audit, a company's processes and systems are systematically analysed and evaluated in order to identify potential for improvement and ensure that all processes are compliant.

In an audit, a company's processes and systems are systematically analysed and evaluated in order to identify potential for improvement and ensure that all processes are compliant.


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