Auditor in Financial Control (50%) with Option to Lead the Secretariat of the Audit Committee (30%)

Your new role

You are part of a small team and ensure a professional and contemporary auditing activity including reporting on the examination of the entire municipal financial budget and operations (sgsw, VBSG, KHK). Auditing mandates for organizations closely associated with the city administration also fall within your area of responsibility. Relevant accounting and auditing standards from the public and private sectors are decisive. Optionally, you will take over the secretariat of the Audit Committee of the City Parliament, organize meetings, take minutes, coordinate business, and support the committee administratively and substantively.

This position is for you if you

• bring a higher education in accounting, auditing, business administration, or an equivalent qualification.
• have several years of professional experience in auditing and possess good knowledge of accounting and auditing standards.
• convince not only with your analytical and process- and risk-oriented working style but also with your prudent and confident demeanor.
• communicate confidently and appropriately both orally and in writing.
• are used to working very independently and responsibly.
• are a reliable, honest, and committed personality with high social competence.
• have organizational talent, especially for the work in the secretariat of the Audit Committee.
• have knowledge of organization, processes, and accounting in a public administration, which is an advantage.

Good reasons to work for the City of St.Gallen:

The Financial Control

The Financial Control of the City of St.Gallen fulfills its mandate as an independent, politically neutral expert body of financial supervision. It is recognized as an auditing expert by the auditing supervisory authority. The Financial Control supports the City Council, the directorates, the administration, and the Audit Committee of the City Parliament in matters of supervision, accounting, and internal control. In addition, the Financial Control manages the secretariat of the Audit Committee.

What we offer

In addition to the classic final audit, you can expect exciting and challenging financial supervisory audits, where you will continuously expand your knowledge of the administration. Since our diverse audit tasks are spread throughout the year, the workload is evenly distributed and can be well reconciled with family responsibilities or leisure activities. You can expect a workplace in a central location in the Town Hall of St.Gallen. In the course of your activities, you will be in contact with the Audit Committee of the City Parliament, the City Council, and the management responsible for the directorates, departments, and operations of the city.

Further information

Do you feel addressed? We are happy to answer your questions about the position by phone (071 224 53 82) or by email (daniel.inauen@stadt.sg.ch and marc.muentener@stadt.sg.ch). Please submit your complete application exclusively online.

We value diversity in all its forms and look forward to your perspective.