Meet Our Audit Team
The strength of AUDIT198 s. r. o. lies in the expertise and dedication of its people. Our team combines deep technical knowledge with practical industry experience, and every member shares a commitment to accuracy, independence, and clear communication. We are a compact, focused group of qualified professionals who take personal ownership of every client engagement.
Martin Köhler
Managing Partner & Statutory Auditor
Martin has over eighteen years of experience in statutory auditing and financial advisory, with a background spanning manufacturing, trade, and non-profit sectors. He holds a certified auditor license and oversees audit quality and client relationships at AUDIT198 s. r. o. Martin leads all complex and group-level engagements personally.
Petra Novotná
Senior Auditor & EU Grant Specialist
Petra specializes in EU structural fund compliance audits and has managed over sixty grant audit engagements for organizations funded under various EU programs. She holds a master's degree in accounting and finance and is a member of a recognized professional audit body. Her meticulous approach to grant expenditure verification has helped numerous clients successfully pass donor reviews.
Jakub Varga
Audit Manager
Jakub manages day-to-day audit engagements, coordinates audit planning, and serves as the primary contact for clients during fieldwork. He has seven years of experience in external audit and a particular focus on financial statement analysis and risk assessment. Jakub is known for his clear communication and ability to keep complex audits on schedule.
Elena Schwarzová
Accounting Advisory Consultant
Elena heads our accounting advisory practice, working with clients to establish robust bookkeeping frameworks and prepare for audit readiness. With a background in IFRS implementation and national GAAP, she provides guidance that is both technically sound and practically applicable. She has supported businesses through accounting system migrations and significant changes in reporting requirements.
Tomáš Baláž
Junior Auditor
Tomáš joined AUDIT198 s. r. o. after completing his accounting and audit studies and is currently working towards his statutory auditor qualification. He supports senior auditors across a range of engagements and brings a detail-oriented, methodical approach to audit documentation and data analysis. His academic grounding in current auditing standards adds a fresh perspective to the team.