Internal Auditor

**About Us**

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

**Description**

**Job title: Internal Auditor**

**Location: Ludgate Hill, London**

**Salary: £55,000-£60,000 DOE**

**Your new role**

Here at Hitachi Rail, we have a unique and exciting opportunity for an **Internal Auditor**, with responsibility for Internal Audit & Internal Controls (J-SOX) activities, on a hybrid working pattern. You will play a key role in the continuous development of the audit, risk and compliance culture across the business. This is an ideal opportunity for a high-performing auditor who is ready to take the next step in their career.

Following a recent major acquisition, the Internal Audit & J-SOX department is overseeing IA & J-SOX Internal Controls integration activities within the new regions, whilst also ensuring business-as-usual with the delivery of the audit and J-SOX activities in the legacy business. With the business experiencing tremendous change and growth, it is an exciting time to join a team that is constantly looking to evolve and improve their ways of working, which creates a stimulating environment for exploring new ideas to support and add value to the business.

To succeed in this role, you will be able to demonstrate audit experience from either industry or public practice. You will have an inquisitive mind, with excellent attention to detail and analytical skills. This is a fast paced, varied role so it is key that you can adapt your approach to support business priorities and to work across various tasks, with different stakeholders and with cross-cultural teams.

The role will be based in the UK and will form part of a team serving a global remit. You will be working collaboratively with our international Internal Audit and J-SOX colleagues based in the UK, USA, Japan and Italy.

Some key role responsibilities would include:

- Working closely with action owners to ensure appropriate implementation of agreed audit/J-SOX actions
- Participate in J-SOX workshops, performing J-SOX controls testing and agreeing results with control owners
- Playing an active role with stakeholder engagement for continuous development and awareness of the risk and controls’ culture across the business
- Planning and execution of a wide range of internal audits
- Preparing high quality working papers and audit reports, presenting audit findings to Auditees and Management in a clear and concise manner
- Support and deputise for the Line Manager, including initiatives to drive consistency in the approach, processes and tools used across the wider IA functions
- Provide audit support for group audits when required
- Support the Line Manager with liaison and engagement with External Auditors, ensuring collaborative and cost-efficient working
- Occasional domestic and international travel for J-SOX and audit engagements

**About you**
- We are looking for a self-starter who is able and comfortable working on J-SOX and audit assignments with mínimal support from the line manager and able to demonstrate resilience when managing and influencing stakeholders
- Desirable: Qualified Accountant or Auditor (e.g. ACCA/ACA/IIA)
- Experience of Audit / SOX / Internal Controls
- Prior audit experience gained within practice or industry, ideally within a large, complex, multinational organization
- Excellent MS Office Command (Excel, Word, Power Point)
- Experience with SAP and/or Oracle would be beneficial
- Previous experience in long term contract/project accounting would be beneficial
- Excellent inter-personal skills with the ability to work as part of an international and cross-cultural team
- Must be able to travel occasionally for international J-SOX and IA assignments

**What we offer**

We value the importance of all of our employees, if you would like to join our fantastic organisation you could be entitled to:

- Competitive salary
- Annual Performance bonus paid on discretionary basis.
- 25 days holiday
- Pension scheme with contributions up to 9%
- Private medical insurance
- Personal Accident insurance
- Group Income protection
- Group Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programme

We also offer additional perks for you to choose from within a flexible plan that will meet your specific needs and lifestyle.

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**At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone.**We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view.**It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.