"I joined the European Court of Auditors in 2006. As an auditor, I work on cohesion policy and on the annual performance report, which provides an overall assessment of the added value of EU programmes.

My duties include planning audits, assessing evidence, reviewing a large variety of documents, drafting reports as well as making on-site visits to authorities and beneficiaries in Member States. Our main working language is English but we also speak several other languages. Good communication and organisational skills are essential to my job.

I have a background in engineering, followed by studies in Public Administration. I also qualified as a certified internal auditor with the Institute of Internal Auditors and then completed a Master of Science in Audit Management and Consultancy. Before joining the European Court of Auditors, I worked as a project manager and as an internal auditor in industrial organisations."

Auditor, European Court of Auditors

What does an EU auditor do?

An EU auditor assures that taxpayer money is spent correctly and that it gives real value to EU citizens.

What do you enjoy most about your job?

What I enjoy the most is the different kinds of actions taken by the EU and that I get to audit them. Every day you get to learn something new, and I find that really exciting.

One tip for someone considering applying to the audit competition?

I would suggest getting to know the programs and the actions taken by the EU, getting sense of the overall picture of what’s done and how it’s enacted in the member states and across the world.

Viggo, Auditor

Country of origin: Sweden

What does an EU auditor do?

At the European Court of Auditors, we are the guardians of the EU's finances. We conduct financial and performance audits to check if money is accounted for and if it's delivering true value. My job involves analysing complex programmes and meeting international partners to ensure EU support delivers real results, both inside and outside the Union. 

What do you enjoy most about your job?

What I love the most is the tangible impact and the international scope. Recently, I audited health systems in Burundi and Zimbabwe, focusing on sustainability and coordination. It is incredibly rewarding to issue recommendations that directly improve how funding is allocated, knowing my work leads to better, lasting outcomes for people on the ground.

One tip for someone considering applying to the audit competition?

For this level, we need professionals who can think strategically about performance and risk. My tip is to study the EU financial regulation and read a few of our recent audit reports to understand our methodology and tone. If you want a career where your expertise drives real change, apply today.

Piotr, Auditor

Country of origin: Poland

I work as an auditor at the European Commission, an exciting and fulfilling role. Our main goal is to guarantee the correct and legal use of EU taxpayers’ money. I also provide oversight, making sure that systems are working properly and that rules are obeyed.

One of the most interesting parts of my job is interacting with beneficiaries of EU funding in all EU countries (and even beyond) through on-the-spot checks on their premises. Working together with colleagues from all EU Commission departments is equally fascinating as it gives us auditors an overall view of the EU Commission’s operations.