Internal Auditor

Meet our Team

The Hitachi Vantara 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.

What you'll be doing

This role reports to the Manager of Internal Audit and will perform and support diverse types of audits and consulting engagements, including but not limited to global end-to-end process reviews, sales office audits, J-SOX activities, operational reviews, and system implementation reviews. In particular Internal Auditor:

• Understands organization objectives, structure, policies, processes, internal controls, and external regulations
• Prepares quality work papers and other deliverables timely and professionally to document testing adequately and clearly, support conclusions, communicate findings to audit lead or in-charge
• Exercises critical thinking and judgment when evaluating the impact of audit observations on the business
• Influences process owners and stakeholders to improve operations and enhance controls. Validate the completion and closure of agreed remediation and management actions as needed
• Works on multiple priorities/projects for on-time delivery, proactively providing status of all activities to Internal Audit management and relevant business stakeholders
• Involves in special assignments to support wider needs of the Internal Audit team or other business functions
• Supports J-SOX compliance activities for selected areas

What you bring to the team

• Recent 1-2 years of experience in internal audit, internal control or accounting firm consulting/advisory is required (Big 4 background is desirable)
• Bachelor's Degree in Auditing, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or Information Technology
• Basic knowledge of J-SOX or SOX requirements, internal audit and accounting practices
• Ability to build relationships across cross-functional teams
• Strong excellent time management and organizational skills
• You are "out-of-the box" thinker with good analytical skills
• Ability to adapt to changing work environments, priorities, and deadlines
• Good verbal and written communication skills (English B2 minimum)
  
  

Our Company

Hitachi Vantara is part of the Global Hitachi family. We balance innovation with an open, friendly culture and the backing of a long-established parent company, known for its ethical reputation. We guide customers from what's now to what's next by unlocking the value of their data and applications to solve their digital challenges, achieving outcomes that benefit both business and society.

Our people are our biggest asset, they drive our innovation advantage, and we strive to offer a flexible and collaborative workplace where they can thrive. Diversity of thought is welcomed, and our employee base is represented by several active Employee Resource Group communities. We offer industry leading benefits packages (flexible working, generous pension, and private healthcare) and promote a creative and inclusive culture. If driving real change gives you a sense of pride and you are passionate about powering social good, we'd love to hear from you.

Our Values

Research tells us that some applicants, especially those from underrepresented groups, can be put off from applying for roles if they need flexibility or feel they don't meet all of the set criteria. We strive to create an inclusive environment for all and are open to considering home working, compressed hours and flexible arrangements. Get in touch with us to explore how we might be able to accommodate your specific needs.
We are proud to say we are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. With Japanese roots going back over 100 years, our culture is founded on the values of our parent company expressed as the Hitachi Spirit:
Wa - Harmony, Trust, Respect
Makoto - Sincerity, Fairness, Honesty, Integrity
Kaitakusha-Seishin - Pioneering Spirit, Challenge