Hitachi Energy India | Internal Auditor

Responsibilities

• 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.
• This role reports to the Manager of Internal Audit based in APAC (India) and will perform, support, and various types of operational audits, consulting engagements, sales office audits and reviews as well as support on J-SOX Compliance activities.
• This position will support other internal audit team members as needed to achieve the department’s goals and will be an advocate of controls and company policy.
• The candidate should have knowledge of SOX requirements/ internal/external audits and accounting practices.
• Execute audit procedures, including interviewing personnel, reviewing documents, analyzing data, and observing processes.
• Identify control deficiencies, weaknesses, and areas for improvement, providing practical and actionable recommendations to management.
• Collaborate with various departments and stakeholders to understand business processes and contribute to a strong control environment.
• Follow up on the implementation of audit recommendations to ensure timely and effective remediation of identified issues.
• Fostering innovation through diverse perspectives

Qualification

• A minimum of 1-3 years of experience in internal audit, external audit, or a relevant financial/compliance role, preferably within a large multinational corporation.
• Professional certification such as CPA, CIA, CISA, or equivalent is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO) and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Proven ability to conduct complex audits, analyze data, and identify control deficiencies and business risks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex issues clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences.
• Proficiency in audit software and data analytics tools is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Fluency in English is required;

Hitachi Energy India Limited

Headquartered in Bengaluru and listed on the NSE and BSE, Hitachi Energy India Limited is the Indian arm of Hitachi Energy, the Zurich-based power technology company in the Hitachi group. The business began in 1949 as Hindustan Electric and later carried the names Hindustan Brown Boveri, ABB Power Grids and Hitachi ABB Power Grids before taking its present name. Its first factory opened in Vadodara in 1962, and three manufacturing locations in Gujarat make most of its range, which includes power and traction transformers, HVDC links and power automation for metro rail. India also hosts shared services and a global technology and innovation centre.

Many of Hitachi Energy's finance roles in India belong to its Controlling Practice and Operations (CP&O) teams in Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad and Pune. The work covers FP&A, cost accounting, plant, project, R&D and HVDC tender controlling, SAP S/4HANA finance business partnering, record-to-report and revenue accounting, direct tax, internal audit and internal control, and payroll for India and other regions. Postings often ask for a CA or CMA, qualified or semi-qualified, or an MBA in Finance; several accept CA Inter or M.Com, and audit and control roles name CPA, CIA or CISA.

• Industry: Power and grid technology: transformers, HVDC systems, power automation and related services
• Headquarters: Zurich, Switzerland (Hitachi Energy Ltd, part of the Hitachi group of Japan); Hitachi Energy India Limited is headquartered in Bengaluru
• In India: Hitachi Energy India Limited, listed on the NSE (POWERINDIA) and BSE (543187), with its head office in Bengaluru, manufacturing in Gujarat (including Vadodara), and finance teams in Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad and Pune