Head of Audit in Financial Auditing (m/f/d)
St. Gallen
Key information
- Publication date:09 August 2025
- Workload:100%
- Place of work:St. Gallen
Job summary
Join the fifth-largest canton in Switzerland, St. Gallen, with 6000 staff. Be part of a meaningful mission serving over half a million people.
Tasks
- Independently or collaboratively audit annual financial statements.
- Conduct financial oversight audits focusing on legality and efficiency.
- Analyze business processes and assess internal control systems.
Skills
- Degree as a certified auditor or nearing completion; similar education welcome.
- Structured, independent work style with high performance motivation.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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As the fifth largest canton in Switzerland with around 6000 employees, we are committed to the common good of society at the
cantonal administration. With an impressive variety of services,
our work affects all areas of life, whether education, economy, law, security, nature, health, construction, culture, and finance. With our meaningful
work, we leave a small footprint every day, as it is relevant for over half a million people.
Cantonal Financial Control
Universities, Cantonal Police, Road Construction, Culture, Taxes, Hospitals, …
The Cantonal Financial Control audits the entire financial budget of the canton of St. Gallen and the independent public-law institutions.
To complement our team, we are looking for you as of December 1, 2025, or by agreement as
Head of Audit in Financial Auditing (m/f/d)
Workload: 80-100%
Workplace: St. Gallen
What to expect
- You independently or as part of a team audit annual financial statements
- You conduct financial oversight audits focusing on legality and order as well as economy
- You analyze business processes and evaluate internal control systems (ICS)
- You write informative audit reports and discuss them in direct exchange with the audited entities
- You actively contribute to the further development of our financial control
What distinguishes you
- You have a degree as a certified auditor or are about to complete one – you are also welcome with a comparable qualification
- You work in a structured, independent manner and bring a high level of commitment
- You can express yourself very well both orally and in writing
- You enjoy continuously educating yourself in the field of financial oversight
What we offer
- An exciting, diverse range of tasks and clients in an interesting public environment
- Much personal responsibility and creative freedom
- Flexible working time models and family-friendly conditions
- Attractive further training opportunities (e.g., CAS Public Sector Audit and Oversight)
- An open and respectful culture where your opinion matters and trust is lived
Ready for the next step? If we have piqued your interest and you would like to be part of the team, we look forward to your application.
