CareerPlan

Leiterin/ einen Leiter (m/w/d) des Stabsbereichs Örtliche Rechnungsprüfung

Herford, NORDRHEIN_WESTFALENFull-time2026-09-10 → 2026-10-16
Hybrid

Core

Leading the independent audit department of the municipal administration to ensure proper and economical use of public funds, supporting the city council and mayor, and acting as the anti-corruption officer.

Role type

Senior public sector department head (audit & internal control)

Builds

Risk-oriented multi-year audit plans, internal control systems, and quality management frameworks for the city of Herford.

Domain

Public administration / Municipal finance and audit

Required skills

Public administration processes, municipal law, tax law, procurement law, financial accounting, payment processing, fee assessment, business process evaluation, digitalization of administration, risk management, internal control systems, quality management, anti-corruption measures, strategic planning, stakeholder management, conflict resolution, decision-making, leadership, communication, collaboration.

Preferred skills

Experience in local audit offices, specialized supervision audits, internal control system audits, New Municipal Financial Management (NKF), representation before committees.

Technologies

Digitalization tools for administrative processes, internal control software, financial management systems.

Responsibilities

Leading the local audit department, advising and supporting the city council and mayor, developing risk-oriented audit plans, building and developing internal control systems, setting and monitoring audit standards, overseeing municipal annual and consolidated financial statements, conducting audits in financial accounting, payment processing, fee assessments, and evaluating administrative business processes including digitalization.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC (Department Head)