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The opportunity

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We are advancing the world's energy system to be more sustainable, flexible, and secure, and we collaborate with customers and partners to enable a sustainable energy future - for today's generations and those to come.

At Hitachi Energy, whether you are a pioneer confronting the market, an engineer driving technological innovation, or an enabler enhancing organizational effectiveness - this is where your unique value converges. Your professional expertise will transcend conventional boundaries, making extraordinary contributions to our collective evolution.

How you'll make an impact

1. You will work under OSI's case ownership and direction while applying independent, objective and professionally qualified investigative expertise.
2. You will manage the end-to-end lifecycle of investigating integrity concerns and/or support OSI in any step in their investigations. This includes the intake process, data collection & analysis, interview and reporting phase.
3. You will act as the subject matter expert for finance and forensic accounting. Reconstruct transactions, follow funds, quantify potential loss or exposure, identify control circumvention, and assess indicators of fraud, bribery, corruption, conflicts of interest, and other integrity concerns ('License to Operate' concerns).
4. You will use data analytics and technology with your knowledge of and experience. Key systems include SAP S/4HANA and related platforms such as Ariba, Concur and other business systems. Use Power BI, Tableau or comparable tools, and use E-Discovery tools (Reveal, Relativity).
5. You will coordinate and communicate with stakeholders such as Finance, Legal, HR, Compliance, IT, Security and external experts as appropriate.
6. You will support OSI in identifying gaps in the control environment and proposing corrective actions. Analyze individual and aggregated cases to identify recurring schemes, root causes, control weaknesses and opportunities to strengthen policies, procedures and preventive controls.
7. You will perform self-service analytics and targeted detection activities based on prior cases, including analyses of expenses, procurement, third parties and other risk areas when investigation demand permits. Develop reusable tests, indicators, and investigative methods that improve early detection and investigation efficiency.
8. You will support Internal Audit assignments as agreed when no OSI investigations are ongoing, while remaining fully available for reassignment to investigations at short notice.
9. You will maintain high-quality investigation files, contribute to consistent methodologies and templates, share lessons learned, coach colleagues, and continuously develop expertise in investigations, forensic accounting, analytics and relevant legal and professional requirements.
10. You will provide timely updates to the Forensic Audit Manager, OSI investigator and other authorized stakeholders. Communicate significant developments, evidence gaps, delays and constraints, and promptly escalate urgent legal, regulatory, financial, safety or reputational matters through the agreed channels.
11. You will follow solid-line reporting to the Head of Internal Audit and functional reporting to the Head of OSI.
12. You will implement joint governance between Internal Audit and OSI for target setting, performance management, case allocation, availability and capacity management, and competence and career development.
13. You will recognize that OSI owns and leads investigations; the forensic audit team performs investigative work under the agreed mandate and case governance.
14. You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
15. Living Hitachi Energy's core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

1. You combine sound investigative judgment, strong finance knowledge and analytical curiosity with the ability to communicate sensitive matters clearly and professionally.

2. Master's degree, preferably in economics, finance, accounting, business administration, or equivalent discipline.

3. Three to five years of demonstrated experience in audit, finance, forensic accounting, data analytics, compliance or investigations, including hands-on support of investigations or forensic reviews.

4. Strong knowledge of/ and experience related to investigation policies, methodologies and professional practices, including planning, evidence handling, interviewing, documentation, reporting, confidentiality and case closure.

5. Professional certification preferred, such as CFE, CFCS, CCEP, CAMS, CISA or CIA.

6. Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities, sensitive stakeholders, and demanding due dates.

7. Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain independence, collaborate across functions and constructively resolve differences.

8. Excellent command of English and Chinese and outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across all organizational levels. Additional language skills are appreciated.

9. Strong SAP S/4HANA skills. Experience with Ariba, Concur, Power BI, Tableau or comparable solutions is preferred, together with the ability to perform practical data analysis and analytics.

10. Experience with eDiscovery, electronically stored information and digital evidence review.

11. Big Four or comparable forensic advisory experience is a plus.

12. Willingness to travel internationally up to 10%.

13. High degree of integrity, discretion, resilience, cultural awareness and commitment to fair, objective and well-documented investigations.

More about us

We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefit programs to support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us - in work and out. For this role, depending on grade and experience, we offer the following employee benefits (subject to the respective plan rules) :

1.Up to 30 days full paid leaves per year

2.Flexible Benefit program (Supplementary Pensions included)

3.Medical Insurance(outpatient and inpatient)

4.Long service awards

5.Flexible Working(subject to role)

Are you ready for an exciting new challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome Our selection process is continuous, and the position may be closed before the advertisement expires. So, if you are interested - don't delay, apply today! All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner: Alice Zhao, WeChat: alicezhao2020.

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About Hitachi Energy

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all.

Size: 10,000+ employees
Industry: Engineering

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