Internal Auditor (Internal Controls tester)

Hitachi Vantara; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Digital Global India Private Limited is seeking a meticulous and experienced Internal Auditor to join our team. This role ensures effective internal controls and financial reporting processes, providing assurance services and contributing to governance.

The candidate will perform JSOX testing, prepare audit reports, and collaborate across departments to improve control environments. A strong background in accounting and internal controls is required.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting, operational processes, and compliance with company policies and relevant regulations.
• Identify control weaknesses, risks, and areas for improvement, and provide practical recommendations to management.
• Perform JSOX testing including the design and operating effectiveness of controls.
• Prepare clear, concise, and objective audit reports and presentations for management, highlighting key findings and recommendations.
• Follow up on the implementation of audit recommendations and verify the effectiveness of corrective actions taken.
• Collaborate with various departments to understand business processes, identify risks, and promote a strong control environment.
• Stay abreast of industry best practices, regulatory changes, and emerging risks related to internal auditing and financial controls.
• Assist in the development and enhancement of internal audit methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Contribute to the annual risk assessment and audit planning process.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

COSO framework

Job description

Our Company
We're Hitachi Vantara, the data foundation trusted by the world's innovators. Our resilient, high-performance data infrastructure means that customers - from banks to theme parks - can focus on achieving the incredible with data. If you've seen the Las Vegas Sphere, you've seen just one example of how we empower businesses to automate, optimize, innovate - and wow their customers. Right now, we're laying the foundation for our next wave of growth. We're looking for people who love being part of a diverse, global team - and who get excited about making a real-world impact with data.

Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Function: (DEAI HD) Finance
Requisition ID: R0142984
Our Company
We're Hitachi Vantara, the data foundation trusted by the world's innovators. Our resilient, high-performance data infrastructure means that customers - from banks to theme parks - can focus on achieving the incredible with data. If you've seen the Las Vegas Sphere, you've seen just one example of how we empower businesses to automate, optimize, innovate - and wow their customers. Right now, we're laying the foundation for our next wave of growth. We're looking for people who love being part of a diverse, global team - and who get excited about making a real-world impact with data.
Job Summary:**
Hitachi Digital Global India Private Limited is seeking a meticulous and experienced Internal Auditor to join our team. This role is crucial for ensuring the effectiveness of our internal controls and financial reporting processes, providing assurance services, and contributing to the overall governance framework of the organization.
Job Responsibilities:**

• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting, operational processes, and compliance with company policies and relevant regulations.
• Identify control weaknesses, risks, and areas for improvement, and provide practical recommendations to management.
• Perform JSOX testing including the design and operating effectiveness of controls.
• Prepare clear, concise, and objective audit reports and presentations for management, highlighting key findings and recommendations.
• Follow up on the implementation of audit recommendations and verify the effectiveness of corrective actions taken.
• Collaborate with various departments to understand business processes, identify risks, and promote a strong control environment.
• Stay abreast of industry best practices, regulatory changes, and emerging risks related to internal auditing and financial controls.
• Assist in the development and enhancement of internal audit methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Contribute to the annual risk assessment and audit planning process.

Job Qualifications:**

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. Professional certifications such as CA, CPA, CIA, or CISA are highly preferred.
• Proven 2+ years' experience in Assurance Services, Internal Auditing, Internal Controls, and Internal Financial Control within a corporate environment.
• Strong understanding of internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO) and generally accepted auditing standards.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with all levels of management.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and audit management software is a plus.
• High level of integrity, objectivity, and professional skepticism.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.

About Us
We're a global team of innovators. Together, we harness engineering excellence and passion for insight to co-create meaningful solutions to complex challenges. We turn organizations into data-driven leaders that can make a positive impact on their industries and society. If you believe that innovation can inspire the future, this is the place to fulfil your purpose and achieve your potential.
Fostering innovation through diverse perspectives
Hitachi is a global company operating across a wide range of industries and regions. One of the things that sets Hitachi apart is the diversity of our business and people, which drives our innovation and growth.
We are committed to building an inclusive culture based on mutual respect and merit-based systems. We believe that when people feel valued, heard, and safe to express themselves, they do their best work.
How We Look After You
We help take care of your today and tomorrow with industry-leading benefits, support, and services that look after your holistic health and wellbeing. We're also champions of life balance and offer flexible arrangements that work for you (role and location dependent). We're always looking for new ways of working that bring out our best, which leads to unexpected ideas. So here, you'll experience a sense of belonging, and discover autonomy, freedom, and ownership as you work alongside talented people you enjoy sharing knowledge with.
We're proud to say we're an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, age, disability status or any other protected characteristic. Should you need reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know so that we can do our best to set you up for success.