Semi-Senior Auditor

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an Internal Auditor to perform audits and consulting engagements, including J-SOX activities. The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of audit experience, a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, and a strong understanding of compliance requirements. Excellent communication and analytical skills are essential. This role offers an opportunity to impact the organization's internal audit practices.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of audit or accounting experience required.
• Good knowledge of J-SOX or SOX requirements.
• Ability to work independently and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support various types of audits and consulting engagements.
• Prepare quality work papers for documentation of testing.
• Exercise critical thinking and judgment in evaluating findings.

Skills

Audit experience

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

Job description

Our Company

We’re Hitachi Digital, a company at the forefront of digital transformation and the fastest-growing division of Hitachi Group. We’re crucial to the company’s strategy and ambition to become a premier global player in the massive and fast-moving digital transformation market.

Our group companies, including GlobalLogic, Hitachi Digital Services, Hitachi Vantara and more, offer comprehensive services that span the entire digital lifecycle, from initial idea to full-scale operation and the infrastructure to run it on. Hitachi Digital represents One Hitachi, integrating domain knowledge and digital capabilities, and harnessing the power of the entire portfolio of services, technologies, and partnerships, to accelerate synergy creation and make real-world impact for our customers and society as a whole.

Imagine the sheer breadth of talent it takes to unleash a digital future. We don’t expect you to ‘fit’ every requirement – your life experience, character, perspective, and passion for achieving great things in the world are equally as important to us.

The Team

The Hitachi Digital Internal Audit Department performs assurance services for the Audit Committee as well as process improvement consulting engagements for the Management. In addition, Internal Audit manages J-SOX activities collaborating closely with the External Auditor and the parent company in Japan. The team is spread over various locations in AMER, EMEA and APAC. You will have an opportunity to work with experienced and dedicated audit professionals, who are experts in various fields and hold multiple certifications: CIA, CISA, CFE, CISSP, CRMA, CPA, CA and more.

The Role: Internal Auditor

Internal Auditor reports to the Manager of Internal Audit in Poland and will perform and support diverse types of audits and consulting engagements, including but not limited to: J-SOX activities, country audits, process and operational reviews. In particular, the Internal Auditor will:

• Support various types of audits and consulting engagements, including but not limited to process reviews, data analysis, J-SOX activities, country audits, operational reviews, and system implementation reviews
• Prepare quality work papers, or other deliverables timely and professionally to document testing adequately and clearly, support conclusions, communicate findings to Audit lead or in-charge, in accordance with our audit methodology
• Exercise critical thinking and judgment when evaluating the business impact and significance of audit findings, identifying mitigating controls and other factors to assess the residual risks.
• Able to complete the allocated J-SOX tasks on time and, making sure the status of testing is progressing. Report any obstacles to audit lead timely.
• Working on multiple priorities/projects for on-time delivery, proactively providing status of all activities to Internal Audit management and relevant business stakeholders
• Provide support for Audit Projects, i.e., partner audits/ country audits, and compliance activities.
• Assist in special assignments by analyzing data sets, interpretation of analysis results etc.
• Interacts with:
  • All team members in the global IA department
  • Business functions and relevant staff
  • External Audit teams (for J-SOX)
  • Various contacts in Internal Controls & Finance Department

The candidate should have good knowledge of J-SOX or SOX requirements and accounting practices. The candidate should be able to work collaboratively across various departments, regions, and cultures.

We are looking for a team member who is excited to join an organization that is transforming quickly and who wants to make an impact on changes in Internal Audit and the overall organization.

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum 2-4 + years of audit (internal/external) experience or accounting firm consulting/advisory experience is required for Semi – Senior Auditor position (Big 4 background is desirable)
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, CA (CPA equivalent)
• Moderate level understanding of and experience in SOX or J-SOX compliance, including internal control, documentation, and testing. Previous experience in independently performed Walkthroughs is required.
• Ability to work independently and effectively with limited support, have experience to lead projects and have good time management and organizational skills. Experience of shared service center environments is desirable
• Ability to convey a professional image and deal confidently with business problems while building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders
• You are an “out-of-the box” thinker with good analytical skills and the ability to adapt quickly to changing work environments, priorities, and deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to build strong relationships across cross-functional teams
• Be flexible to accommodate working with a global workforce
• Can adapt quickly to changing work environments, priorities and tight deadlines
• Analytical, good problem solver and “out-of-the box” thinker
• No passport/visa restrictions to travel

About Us

We’re a global, 1000-strong, diverse team of professional experts, promoting and delivering Social Innovation through our One Hitachi initiative (OT x IT x Product) and working on projects that have a real-world impact. We’re curious, passionate and empowered, blending our legacy of 110 years of innovation with our shaping our future. Here you’re not just another employee; you’re part of a tradition of excellence and a community working towards creating a digital future.

Fostering innovation through diverse perspectives