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Christian F.
Last position:
Project Lead & Cyber Security Consultant at Deutsche Börse Gruppe
- Established a cyber resilience framework for AI-accelerated threats in the Frontier AI Threat Endurance (FATE) program: capability assessments, maturity assessments and gap analyses covering cyber security, operational resilience, incident response, recovery and governance, followed by target concepts and improvement measures
- Supported action owners from specification through implementation: implementation roadmaps, decision papers, management presentations and governance reporting, as well as audit- and supervision-ready documentation; managed stakeholders from IT, Information Security, Risk Management, Operational Resilience, Business Continuity and the business units
Thomas H.
Last position:
Project Manager & Tender Manager at GEA Group AG
- Introduction of an access control solution and preparation of a tender for a visitor management system.
- As project manager, I am responsible for the successful introduction of a cloud-based access control system at two sites with approximately 4000 employees.
- Responsible for the successful implementation of the project.
- Preparation and coordination of project plans and status reports with all stakeholders.
- Preparation/coordination of an initial effort or cost estimate and related planning for the implementation of operational services.
- Identification of interfaces.
- Compliance with the budget and schedule.
- As Tender Manager / Demand Manager, I am responsible for the following specific tasks:
- Analysis of potential providers.
- Elicitation of requirements.
- Preparation and coordination of the requirements catalog.
- Preparation of an evaluation matrix.
- Preparation of tender documents.
Tim R.
Last position:
Marketing Measurement & Attribution Auditor at Redcare Pharmacy
Results:
- Identified weaknesses in the MMM setup and attribution as a whole
Responsibilities:
- Audits of Marketing Mix Modelling, Multi-Touch-Attribution, Incrementality Testing
Channels & Tools: SEA, Affiliate, TV, Adtriba MTA & MMM, Google Meridian MMM
Stephan J.
Last position:
Technical Writer at pro-beam
Technical writer at a special-purpose machine manufacturer, implementing the requirements of the EU Machinery Regulation in the technical documentation and moderating FMEAs. Role: Technical Writer and FMEA Moderator
Kartheek K.
Last position:
Advisor & Investor (Limited Partner) at Destrosolutions
- Advised the executive team on the strategy, architecture, and development of an AI-powered Product Security Operations Center (PSOC); a cybersecurity operating system for software-defined cyber physical connected systems.
- Provided strategic guidance on product vision, regulatory alignment, and market positioning, supporting capabilities across threat intelligence, vulnerability management, compliance automation, and autonomous product security.
Kai P.
Last position:
Oracle Project Management and DBA at Scope Solutions AG
PROFILE Senior Oracle specialist, consultant and DBA with many years of experience in planning, architecture, installation, migration, operations, performance tuning and troubleshooting of large Oracle database environments. Focus on Oracle Database 19c and enterprise architectures with RAC, Active Data Guard, Golden Gate, Exadata, RMAN and CDB/PDB. Experience in heterogeneous enterprise environments on Linux, AIX, Solaris, HP-UX and Windows, as well as in cloud and migration projects. Over many years, worked as a technical consultant, DBA, architect and project manager for banks, insurers, energy providers, public institutions, industry, automotive and aviation. Combining technical Oracle expertise with operations concepts, migration, project planning, documentation and customer consulting.
ORACLE FOCUS AREAS
- Oracle Database 19c – installation, upgrade, patch/RU management, operations and troubleshooting
- Oracle Database 21c / 23ai / 26ai – knowledge of current Oracle release lines
- Oracle RAC, Active Data Guard, Data Guard, Oracle GoldenGate
- CDB / PDB, multitenant architectures and enterprise database operations
- Oracle Exadata and highly available database environments
- RMAN – backup, restore, recovery, migration and disaster recovery scenarios
- Data Pump (EXPDP / IMPDP), Transportable Tablespaces (TTS) and database-based migrations
- Performance analysis, SQL / PL/SQL, tuning, troubleshooting and capacity planning
- Oracle Enterprise Manager / monitoring and technical operational support
- Oracle Security: Wallet, TDE, Database Vault, VPD / RLS
- Oracle DWH / BI: OBIEE, ODI, OWB and Discoverer
- Oracle Applications / E-Business Suite and Oracle-based application environments
CURRENT PROJECTS
Scope Solutions AG, Basel / CH | 08/2023 – ongoing Oracle Project Management and DBA
- Installation, maintenance and regular upgrades of Oracle database systems with a focus on Oracle 19c.
- Patch and release management including OPatch and Release Updates; operations on RHEL 8.x, SLES 15.x and Windows.
- DBA support for customers in DACH and Europe and support of production, load test and other CDB/PDB environments.
- Technical operating processes and documentation via Confluence; support and service requests via My Oracle Support / Metalink.
Federal Employment Agency, Nuremberg | 04/2022 – 10/2023 Oracle Operations Support / DBA
- Operations and regular upgrades of Oracle-19c database systems on SLES 15.x.
- DBA for around 2,100 PDBs on RAC and Exadata in production, integration, load test and other environments.
- Configuration management via ARS Remedy; workflows and technical documentation via Jira and Confluence.
- Operations support and processing of service requests via My Oracle Support / Metalink.
Federal Statistical Office, Wiesbaden | 09/2021 – 03/2022 Oracle Operations and Architecture – 2022 Survey
- Merging data into a central Oracle-19c database system.
- Design of import/export procedures for the central data structure.
- KPI and performance architecture for analyses.
- Training employees in Oracle performance and DBA topics.
E.ON Digital Technology, Landshut / KKI | 03/2019 – 12/2021 Oracle Operations, Architecture and DBA
- Patch concepts, technical documentation, installation, database administration and operations of Oracle 12c/19c.
- AIX 7.x, LPAR administration including VIO server and software distribution with NIM.
- Performance monitoring and monitoring.
- Backup and restore with TSM / IBM Spectrum Protect and Oracle RMAN.
- Installation of Enterprise Manager 13c with WebLogic Server 12.1x; employee training.
KaPe Munich – various end customers in DACH / Europe | ongoing / various projects Oracle DBA, architecture, migration, DWH consulting and project management
- Many years of consulting and operational DBA work in various Oracle architectures.
- DWH/CRM platforms: planning, analysis, performance and tuning, as well as business analysis.
- RAC, Data Guard, Transportable Tablespaces, RMAN and Oracle 11g/12c in enterprise environments.
- Customer projects including Burda, Deka, E.ON, Otto Group and Augsburger Allgemeine.
AXA, Germany / Europe | 09/2018 – 02/2019 Oracle DB Operations and Migration – Cloud Architectures
- Planning, methodology and execution of Oracle database migrations to IBM Private Cloud / Spectrum and AWS Public Cloud.
- Creation of Oracle databases in the cloud with SLES and Terraform templates.
- Technical architecture work and cloud KPIs.
RWE / SÜWAG / Syna, Germany | 07/2016 – 09/2018 Oracle DB Migrations 11g/12c and Project Management
- Design, planning and execution of Oracle database migrations 11g → 12c with platform and architecture changes.
- Windows Server 2012/2016 and setup and migration of Enterprise Manager/WebLogic-based monitoring environments.
- Use of Data Guard, TTS, EXPDP/IMPDP and RMAN based on analysis of application requirements.
- Performance and tuning for Oracle 11g/12c.
MTU Aero Engines, Munich | 01/2016 – 03/2017 Oracle DBA / Requirements Engineer
- Operations and development of Oracle 11g/12c databases and application workflows.
- Interfaces to SAP via BAPI.
- Design and management of APPS modules with Visual Basic / Visual Studio and PL/SQL; version control with SVN.
UBIS (HVB), Munich | 04/2012 – 08/2015 Oracle Operations, Architecture, DBA and Project Management
- Oracle-based operations and migration of MUREX and Sophis trading platforms.
- Oracle Security, Wallet, Tablespaces, RAC, Data Guard, Database Vault, GoldenGate and DWH.
- Project management for Oracle DWH migrations and release changes from 10g to 11gR2.
- Migration OWB 11gR2 → ODI 12c and introduction of Oracle Database 12c.
- Platforms: Red Hat, AIX and Solaris.
WWK Deutschland a.G., Munich | 09/2010 – 03/2012 Oracle DB and HP-UX → Linux Migration
- Architecture, planning, operations concept and migration of 104 databases from an HP-UX cluster to Red Hat Linux.
- Single Instance with Veritas Cluster and 2-node RAC 11.2.0.2; four Data Guard databases.
- Project management for OWB/DWH migrations (>1 TB), including tuning, PL/SQL, mappings and metadata.
Allianz Deutschland, ACAS Stuttgart | 03/2010 – 09/2010 Technical DWH Project Manager
- DWH project for processing European ETL data sources.
- Business analysis and requirements management for automated loading processes.
- OWB, PL/SQL, SQL*Loader, Oracle Advanced Security / TDE, Oracle BI and Database Vault.
NETMA, Munich-Taufkirchen | 08/2007 – 02/2010 Oracle Specialist and DBA for Oracle Applications 11i
- Operations of Oracle 9i/10g and Oracle Applications 11.5.10.
- Design and development of APPS modules with PL/SQL and SVN.
- Oracle RAC, Enterprise Manager, Oracle Application Server and migration tests.
- Platforms: AIX, SLES, Windows and HP-UX.
BT Germany, Munich | 11/2007 – 04/2008 Oracle DB Migration
- Migration from Oracle 8i to 10gR2 in a Solaris cluster environment.
- Preparing offers, project planning and process planning.
Itellium (KQ), Nuremberg | 02/2007 – 08/2007 Oracle DWH Specialist
- Design and analysis of a DWH focusing on master data and logistics.
- Oracle Designer, OWB, Oracle Database, ETL, PL/SQL and External Tables; data volumes up to approx. 5 TB.
Oracle Deutschland GmbH, Munich | 10/2006 – 02/2007 and further assignments Oracle Specialist / Consultant – Data Migration and DWH
- Consulting for customers such as Volkswagen, GE Money Bank, WeKa, KSB, Swisscom and British Telecom.
- Migration Discoverer EUL4 → EUL5i, database optimization, Data Guard and web/database analysis.
- Performance and tuning on Solaris and Linux.
HaSpa, Hamburg | 07/2006 – 10/2006 Oracle Specialist / Consultant – Data Migration and DWH
- Setup of an Oracle-10gR2 environment for banking applications.
- Data transfer from DB2 / OS390, architecture, sizing, tuning and performance.
- Data preparation and integration with OWB.
AUDI, Ingolstadt | 02/2005 – 06/2006 Oracle Consultant and DBA
- Operations, installation and maintenance of Oracle 9i/10g and IAS 10g.
- RMAN, Oracle RLS, Oracle HTMLDB, Veritas Cluster, Solaris and AIX / HACMP.
- Database cloning and migration 9i → 10g; approx. 200 systems up to 4.5 TB.
Photocolor, Kreuzlingen / CH | 11/2003 – 01/2005 Project Manager / Oracle
- Implementation, configuration, technical support and acceptance of an Oracle ERP/CRM solution.
- Oracle Applications, Oracle 9i, Solaris, HP-UX, OWB and Mercury TestDirector.
- Project scope approx. 2 TB; reporting to management.
ZPD NRW, Duisburg | 05/2003 – 10/2003 Oracle Consultant
- Consulting, PL/SQL training and project planning for a nationwide Oracle Forms integration.
- Oracle on HP Superdome / HP-UX; data volume 1.2 → 2.5 TB, sizing up to 5 TB.
Messe München GmbH | 11/2002 – 05/2003 Project Manager / Oracle
- MIS/DWH solution with OWB, Discoverer, Oracle 11i / 9i and RAC.
- Architecture, design, integration, troubleshooting and consulting for data volumes of 1.5–2 TB.
Aria SA Integration, Geneva / CH | 09/2002 – 11/2002 Oracle DBA and Consultant
- Oracle 8.1.7.4 / 9i; merging the Stuttgart and Geneva databases via replication.
Peter K.
Last position:
IT Audit Expert at Sparkasse
Support for Internal Audit:
Conducting an audit of the data protection officer and data protection management:
- Preparing an audit program based on the audit field concept
- Requesting the necessary audit documentation
- Carrying out control testing based on the audit program with the following focus:
- Reviewing the relevant PPS processes
- Reviewing the data protection mission statement, data protection policy, and data protection management concept
- Conducting audit interviews with the data protection officer
- Preparing the audit documentation
- Training a junior auditor in the methodology of Internal Audit
- Coordinating the audit documentation with the head of audit
Silke O.
Last position:
Voluntary board role - Members, Sports and Youth at Essener Golfclub Haus Oefte e.V.
- Member support, personal communication, and secretarial work.
- Coordination of golf school, pros, fitting, driving range, and catering; organization of sports operations.
- Representation in financial and course matters; GMVD: cand. Certified Club Manager.
Siegfried-Thor B.
Last position:
Independent AI Risk Auditor & Software Architecture Reviewer at Confidential Client
Conducted an independent technical assessment of an AI-enabled software platform, combining AI risk auditing, cybersecurity analysis and software architecture review. Reviewed application components, APIs, data flows, LLM integrations, retrieval-augmented generation, multi-agent orchestration, authentication, tenant isolation, dependency vulnerabilities, AI governance and model lifecycle controls. Authored a technical audit report with a structured risk register, source-code evidence, regulatory references, corrective actions, AI system inventory, risk classification, remediation roadmap and Key Risk Indicators.
Technologies: TypeScript, JavaScript, React, Next.js, Node.js, REST APIs, MongoDB, Redis, AWS serverless services, OAuth 2.0 / OpenID Connect, LLM APIs, RAG, vector search, multi-agent orchestration, Model Context Protocol, C4 architecture modelling, threat modelling, NIST AI RMF, ISO/IEC 42001, ISO/IEC 23894, OWASP guidance, MITRE ATLAS
Tatyana C.
Last position:
Transaction Monitoring, Risk Analysis, Controls (Private and Business Customers) at Direct bank
- Risk analysis
- Performing control activities
- Transaction Monitoring
Martin W.
Last position:
Security Auditor at MissionMe
- Environment: AWS, Ruby on Rails, GraphQL, React Native
- Penetration test for Backend, Android-App and iOS-App
Volker K.
Last position:
Head of Application Management at Bundeswehr FuhrparkServices GmbH
- Led 34 specialists in application management and software engineering
- Developed and ran fleet management for 45,000 vehicles for the German Armed Forces using SAP R/3 and SAP S/4 Hana modules
- Provided and enhanced software for rental and leasing business as well as mapping all company processes of BwFPS, including mobile apps
- Supported the electrification of the Bundeswehr vehicle fleet
- Developed and operated cloud-based custom solutions
- Responsible for the security architecture of the entire IT landscape, following the IT security requirements of the Bundeswehr, BSI IT-Grundschutz, and critical infrastructures
- Secured terrestrial communication networks, mobile networks, IT middleware, and applications against cyberattacks
- Migrated the fleet management system to SAP S/4 Hana, achieving efficiency gains
- Developed a complexity index for the IT landscape and reduced it through retirement, modernization, and interface removal
- Used AI models to support procurement processes, knowledge management, and process simplification
Michael F.
Last position:
Project Manager Implementation B3S / ISO 27001 at Health Insurance Fund
- Coordination of the B3S and ISO 27001 implementation project, considering the upcoming KRITIS evidence procedure
- Providing consulting services in ISO 27001, B3S, KRITIS, and IT baseline protection
- Collaborating with the Information Security Officer (ISO)
- Identifying company assets for IT risk management
- Developing a zone concept for IT risk management
- Creating an action plan for B3S
- Developing a template for risk analyses
Wolfgang S.
Last position:
CIO / CDO / Project Manager AI Academy / Auditor of Operational Processes / Product Owner MS365 at F&P Executive Solutions AG
- Digitalization of accounting, signature/approval, and onboarding processes
- Restructuring of the IT department
- Introduction of a digital sales tool
- Implementation of an AI webinar series
- Introduction and optimization of information security
- Administration and optimization of the MS Office 365 environment
Christoph Q.
Last position:
Managing Director and Partner; Auditor (part-time) at CMC Audit GmbH Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft
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Auditors statistics
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Experience
22 years
Position duration
2.6 years
Positions per freelancer
16
Top business areas
Audit, Project Management, Information Technology
Top industries
Professional Services, Information Technology, Manufacturing
Certification focus areas
Audit, Information Technology, Quality Assurance
Bachelor's degree or higher
95%
Master's degree or higher
59%
Doctorate
16%
Certifications per freelancer
6
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
94%
Based on our profile pool as of 26 Oct 2026.
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Auditors experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Professional Services (71%)
- Information Technology (63%)
- Manufacturing (45%)
- Healthcare (43%)
- Automotive (41%)
- Banking and Finance (41%)
- Insurance (31%)
- Energy (27%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the role
Audit scope
Auditors review records, controls, and processes to check whether they are accurate, complete, and compliant. They are often brought in for internal audit work, supplier checks, process audits, and special reviews after a control gap or incident.
- Test financial and operational controls
- Review documents, logs, and supporting evidence
- Identify risks, gaps, and weak handoffs
- Write clear findings and action plans
- Support management with practical recommendations
Core skills
A strong auditor works in a structured way and asks the right questions without losing the business context. They need sharp analytical thinking, sound judgment, and the ability to challenge answers politely but firmly.
- Risk-based planning and sampling
- Interviewing stakeholders and process owners
- Evidence review and working paper documentation
- Report writing for finance, operations, and compliance teams
- Calm communication in sensitive situations
Tools and standards
Freelance auditors often work with ERP data, spreadsheets, document repositories, and audit management tools. Depending on the assignment, they may focus on financial audit, internal audit, IT audit, or certification-related work such as ISO 9001, ISO 27001, or supplier audits.
In Germany, companies often look for auditors who can work with local teams in English and German, especially in manufacturing, industrial services, logistics, and regulated sectors. Remote work is common for document review and reporting, while on-site visits help with walkthroughs and physical checks.
When to hire
Companies usually bring in an auditor when they need independent eyes, fast coverage, or support for a narrow assignment.
- An internal audit plan needs extra capacity
- A process or control issue needs an independent review
- A merger, vendor change, or new system needs audit support
- Management wants a clean, well-structured findings report
- The company needs a specialist instead of a broad generalist
What strong auditors deliver
Good auditors do more than point out problems. They separate symptoms from root causes, confirm evidence carefully, and present findings in a way that helps teams act on them. A strong auditor also understands where to push for detail and where to stay practical.
Freelance work suits assignments with a clear scope, defined deadlines, or a temporary need for a specialized skill set. That includes internal audit support, compliance reviews, and project-based assurance work where independence matters.
Common profiles
Searchers often use titles like internal auditor, external auditor, compliance auditor, or financial auditor. In some contexts, they may also look for an IT auditor or ISO auditor when the assignment is tied to systems or certification work.
For hiring teams, the key is fit to the review type, not just the title. A good match should understand the process, the evidence standard, and the reporting style your team expects.
Frequently asked questions
Everything clients usually want to know about Auditors, in one place.
A auditor reviews processes, controls, documents, and evidence to see whether they meet the required standard. On freelance assignments, the scope is often focused: an internal audit, a compliance review, a supplier check, or support for a specific business process. The deliverable is usually a clear findings report with practical actions.
Freelance support makes sense when the need is temporary, specialized, or tied to a project. An auditor can step in for peak workload, a short-term independence requirement, or a review that needs specific industry knowledge. It is also useful when the company wants quick coverage without changing the team structure.
Look for structured thinking, clear judgment, and strong documentation habits. A good auditor can test evidence, interview people without creating friction, and explain findings in plain language. Experience with risk-based audit planning, working papers, and report writing is usually important.
An internal auditor focuses on the company's own controls, processes, and risks and usually helps management improve them. An external auditor is typically tied to an independent opinion on financial reporting or another formal assurance need. Some freelancers work in both areas, but the assignment should make the expected role clear.
Not always. Some assignments need a financial auditor, but many need a process, compliance, or IT auditor who understands how controls work in practice. The right background depends on whether you are reviewing accounts, operational controls, systems, or certification requirements.
Both are common. Remote work fits document review, testing, interviews, and report drafting, while on-site time is helpful for walkthroughs, site inspections, and sensitive discussions. In Germany, many clients prefer a mix, especially when the auditor needs to speak with local teams or review physical records.
A compliance officer usually helps keep the business aligned with rules and internal policies on an ongoing basis. An auditor checks whether those rules and controls are actually working and reports gaps independently. The two roles work closely, but they do not have the same purpose.
Check the quality of the findings, not just the length of the report. Strong auditors separate facts from opinions, tie every issue to evidence, and recommend actions that the business can realistically take. Good communication with stakeholders is also a strong sign, especially when the topic is sensitive.
The average hourly rate for Auditors in Germany is 109 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 873 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers working as Auditors in Germany, 95% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 59% hold at least a Master's degree, and 16% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers working as Auditors in Germany have 22 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.6 years.
The most common languages among freelancers working as Auditors in Germany are German (100%), English (94%), and French (20%).
The most common industries among freelancers working as Auditors in Germany are Professional Services (71%), Information Technology (63%), and Manufacturing (45%).
The most common business areas among freelancers working as Auditors in Germany are Audit (88%), Project Management (75%), and Information Technology (69%).
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