Internal Control Associate

Location:

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Job ID:

R0142351

Date Posted:

2026-08-28

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED

Profession (Job Category):

Legal, Compliance & Audit

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity:

The role is responsible for the end-to-end evaluation of risks and internal controls, including control testing, assessment of control gaps, and preparation of remediation recommendations for gaps identified during control assessments.

How you’ll make an impact:

• Perform internal control testing for assigned countries or groups of countries within a large global organization.

• Conduct walkthroughs of business processes and support the preparation of process documentation and flowcharts.

• Independently perform design assessments and operating effectiveness testing of internal controls across business processes to ensure compliance with PCAOB requirements.

• Assess whether control designs effectively mitigate financial risks by reviewing control descriptions, attributes, and test plans.

• Support the update or drafting of Risk and Control Matrices in line with the established global compliance framework.

• Document SOX testing procedures, evidence, and results in accordance with internal control methodology and predefined testing standards.

• Ensure testing documentation meets SOX compliance quality standards for business processes.

• Evaluate control deficiencies and provide practical remediation recommendations, while coordinating with business process owners, control owners, and external auditors as required.

• Adhere to global internal controls compliance methodology and incorporate related instructions or updates as issued from time to time.

• Manage testing timelines effectively and maintain proactive communication with business stakeholders, control owners, and the Global Compliance team.

• Work effectively under strict timelines, including high-pressure delivery situations and global time-zone requirements.

• Ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines, while demonstrating Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity.

• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

 
Your Background:

• MBA in Finance or Accounting, Chartered Accountant qualification, or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or a related field.

• 2–4 years of professional experience in risk assessment and internal controls, with knowledge of SOX, internal audit, and business process controls. Exposure to IT audit or ITGC is an added advantage.

• Working knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP S/4HANA, SAP, Oracle, JDE, or similar platforms, including native application controls.

• Ability to design process flowcharts and identify opportunities for process improvement.

• Demonstrates effective use of AI and digital tools to enhance problem-solving, decision-making, and productivity, while applying sound judgment, ensuring accuracy and compliance, and maintaining accountability for outcomes.

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Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.