Career at ADVANTA

Shape the future of auditing with us – with curiosity, expertise and vision

Take on responsibility as a (Senior) Manager and set new standards in auditing annual and consolidated financial statements. You ensure trust, quality and transparency with our clients – even in dynamic environments. As an experienced auditor and consultant, you are a sparring partner for regulatory questions and drive the digital development of audit processes. In this way, you support our clients in various industries in achieving sustainable success.

Your tasks with us

Apply your expertise strategically – with responsibility, foresight and a strong team at your side.

• You are responsible for annual and consolidated financial statement audits – for our clients in the financial industry, service sector, retail or concrete and building materials industry as well as for nationally and internationally active medium-sized corporate groups. In addition, you will independently manage our audit teams.
• You conduct special audits and prepare well-founded statements on complex accounting and valuation issues.
• You handle demanding expert opinion and advisory questions as part of our mandates.
• You actively contribute to the strategic expansion of our Audit business area and identify new market and business opportunities.
• You take responsibility for building and expanding long-term client relationships and thus strengthen our network in the audit environment.

What you ideally bring

What you bring – professional competence, commitment and an eye for the essentials.

• Experience in leading audit teams and enjoying promoting and developing colleagues on the job.
• Ideally industry knowledge in the financial services industry or related areas.
• Sound knowledge of national and international accounting standards (HGB, IFRS) and confident handling of complex audit and valuation issues.
• Entrepreneurial thinking, initiative and desire to actively expand the Audit business area.
• Motivation to contribute to a young, dynamic company and achieve success together.

Shape the future of auditing with us – with curiosity, expertise and vision

Take on responsibility as an Audit Manager and set new standards in auditing consolidated and annual financial statements. You ensure trust, quality and transparency with our clients – even in dynamic environments. As an experienced auditor and consultant, you are a sparring partner for regulatory questions and drive the digital development of audit processes. In this way, you support our clients in various industries in achieving sustainable success.

Your tasks with us

Apply your expertise strategically – with responsibility, foresight and a strong team at your side.

• You take on audit leadership for consolidated and annual financial statement audits – for clients in the financial industry, service sector, retail or concrete and building materials industry as well as for nationally and internationally active medium-sized corporate groups.
• You conduct special audits and prepare well-founded statements on complex accounting and valuation issues.
• You handle demanding expert opinion and advisory questions as part of our mandates.
• The analysis of business models, processes and results in the context of our risk-oriented audit approach is also part of your area of responsibility.

What you ideally bring

What you bring – professional competence, commitment and an eye for the essentials.

• Successfully completed degree in business administration, law or a comparable course of study – preferably with a focus on accounting, auditing or controlling.
• You have at least two years of relevant professional experience in auditing – ideally in the financial industry or service sector.
• You bring sound knowledge of national and international accounting standards (HGB, IFRS).

Shape the future of auditing with us – as an Audit Assistant in the auditing field!

Bring your curiosity, commitment and analytical thinking and support our team in exciting audit and consulting projects. Support our audit teams as an Audit Assistant in auditing annual and consolidated financial statements. You ensure trust, quality and transparency with our clients – even in dynamic environments. As an auditor and consultant, you are a sparring partner for regulatory questions and drive the digital development of audit processes.

Your tasks with us

As an Audit Assistant, you support our experienced colleagues in varied activities in auditing:

• Participation in audits of consolidated and annual financial statements for companies from different industries (e.g. financial industry, service sector, retail or manufacturing).
• Support in special audits and research on accounting and valuation issues.
• Collaboration on expert opinion and advisory questions as part of our mandates.
• Preparation and analysis of business models, processes and results as part of our risk-oriented audit approach.
• Support in the digitalization of audit processes and in the use of modern audit tools.

What you ideally bring

• Successfully completed degree in business administration, law or a comparable course of study – preferably with a focus on accounting, auditing or controlling.
• You bring initial knowledge of national and international accounting standards (HGB, IFRS).
• Analytical thinking, careful work methods and team skills characterize you.

Shape the future of auditing with us – as a Working Student in the auditing field!

Bring your curiosity, commitment and analytical thinking and support our team in exciting audit and consulting projects. With us, you get the opportunity to gain deep insight into the world of auditing and gather valuable practical experience.

Your tasks with us

As a Working Student, you support our experienced colleagues in varied activities in auditing:

• Participation in audits of consolidated and annual financial statements for companies from different industries (e.g. financial industry, service sector, retail or manufacturing).
• Support in special audits and research on accounting and valuation issues.
• Collaboration on expert opinion and advisory questions as part of our mandates.
• Preparation and analysis of business models, processes and results as part of our risk-oriented audit approach.
• Support in the digitalization of audit processes and in the use of modern audit tools.

What you ideally bring

• You are enrolled in a degree program in business administration or a comparable course of study.
• Ideally, you are in a Master's program or already in an advanced Bachelor's program (from the 5th semester onwards).
• You bring initial knowledge of national and international accounting standards (HGB, IFRS).
• Analytical thinking, careful work methods and team skills characterize you.

Shape the future of information security with us – with curiosity, expertise and vision.

Take on responsibility as an IT Auditor and set new standards in auditing and consulting on information security and internal control systems. You create trust through well-founded audits according to standards such as ISAE 3402, ISO 27001 and BSI C5 – even in dynamic, highly regulated environments. As an experienced IT auditor and consultant, you are a sparring partner for topics such as IT governance, compliance and regulatory requirements such as DORA and NIS2. In this way, you strengthen the security and resilience of our clients in various industries.

Your tasks with us

Apply your expertise strategically - with responsibility, foresight and a strong team at your side.

• You audit service-related internal control systems according to ISAE 3402 - taking into account relevant standards such as BSI C5 - and assess their appropriateness and effectiveness.
• You conduct certifications of information security management systems (ISMS) according to ISO 27001 and accompany our clients in the further development of their security architecture.
• You support consulting projects in the context of DORA, NIS2 and other regulatory requirements for critical infrastructures and financial service providers.
• In addition, you contribute to the further development of our audit approach and bring your expertise in the analysis of complex IT-supported processes and control environments.

What you ideally bring

What you bring - professional competence, commitment and an eye for the essentials.

• You have successfully completed a degree in (business) computer science, business administration with IT focus or a comparable course of study.
• You have at least two years of relevant professional experience in IT auditing, IT compliance or IT internal auditing – ideally in the context of audits/certifications according to ISAE 3402, ISO 27001 or BSI C5.
• You bring sound knowledge of information security and control systems and ideally have experience with regulatory requirements such as DORA or NIS2.
• Certifications such as CISA, ISO 27001 Auditor, CISM or comparable qualifications are an advantage – but not a must.

Shape the future of Governance, Risk & Compliance in the financial industry with us – with curiosity, precision and a digital mindset.

As a Consultant, you support our clients in establishing, auditing and developing their Internal Control System (ICS) as well as in efficient internal audit processes. You ensure trust, quality and transparency - even in dynamic environments. As a committed consultant, you work closely with our client teams, implement regulatory requirements in a practical manner and drive the digital development of audit and control processes.

Your tasks with us

Apply your expertise strategically – with responsibility, foresight and a strong team at your side.

• Planning and conducting audits within the framework of Internal Audit (Financial Services), including risk analysis, process walkthroughs, control design reviews and effectiveness testing (Design & Operating Effectiveness).
• Further development and auditing of the Internal Control System (ICS) – including financial processes, regulatory requirements and SOX-like frameworks.
• Regulatory assessments and implementation support for MaRisk, DORA, WpHG/KWG as well as industry-specific regulations; deriving concrete measures and recommendations for action.
• Reporting and communication: Preparation of clear, reliable audit reports, presentation of results and support in remediation tracking and follow-up.
• Participation in projects for process and control optimization, e.g. during system implementations, new products or regulatory changes.
• Active co-design of the Internal Audit & Controls service area – from methodology development to identification of new market and business opportunities.

What you ideally bring

What you bring – professional competence, commitment and an eye for the essentials.

• Initial professional experience (ideally 1–3 years) in Internal Audit, ICS, Risk & Controls, Compliance or audit-related consulting – e.g. in banks, insurance companies, asset management or in a consulting environment.
• Fundamentals of national and international accounting standards (HGB, IFRS) as well as understanding of regulatory frameworks (e.g. MaRisk, DORA).
• Process knowledge in typical FS areas: credit processes, payment transactions, securities trading/front-to-back, treasury, finance/accounting, AML/KYC.
• Analytical strength, clear communication and enjoyment of structured documentation and results assurance.
• Excellent German and English language skills.