Senior Forensic Auditor

Hitachi

. Work under OSI’s case ownership and direction while applying independent, objective and professionally qualified investigative expertise.

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeBeijing • ChinaSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in forensic accounting and investigative methodologies, with strong capabilities in data analysis and compliance. Proficient in utilizing tools such as SAP S/4HANA, Power BI, and eDiscovery solutions to manage integrity investigations and support audit functions.

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Forensic Accounting ExpertiseSAP S/4HANA ProficiencyData Analysis SkillsProfessional Certification (CFE, CFCS, CCEP, CAMS, CISA, CIA)Project Management Skills

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Hard Skills

Forensic AccountingData AnalyticsInvestigation MethodologiesEvidence HandlingDocumentationReportingCase ClosureFinancial AnalysisRisk AssessmentControl Environment Analysis

Soft Skills

Sound JudgmentCollaborationConflict ResolutionIntegrityCultural Awareness

Tools & Technologies

SAP S/4HANAAribaConcurPower BITableauEDiscovery ToolsRevealRelativity

Certifications & Qualifications

CFECFCSCCEPCAMSCISACIA

Industry Keywords

Internal AuditComplianceFraud InvestigationFinancial IntegrityRisk ManagementGovernanceRegulatory ComplianceForensic Advisory

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Tableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work under OSI’s case ownership and direction while applying independent, objective and professionally qualified investigative expertise.
Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of investigating integrity concerns, including intake, data collection and analysis, interviews and reporting.
Act as the finance and forensic accounting subject matter expert by reconstructing transactions, following funds, quantifying potential loss or exposure, identifying control circumvention, and assessing fraud, bribery, corruption and conflict-of-interest indicators.
Use SAP S/4HANA, Ariba, Concur, Power BI, Tableau or comparable tools, and eDiscovery tools such as Reveal and Relativity.
Coordinate with Finance, Legal, HR, Compliance, IT, Security and external experts.
Identify control-environment gaps and propose corrective actions; analyze cases to identify recurring schemes, root causes, weaknesses and opportunities to strengthen controls.
Perform self-service analytics and targeted detection activities involving expenses, procurement, third parties and other risk areas; develop reusable tests, indicators and investigative methods.
Support Internal Audit assignments when no OSI investigations are ongoing.
Maintain investigation files, contribute to methodologies and templates, share lessons learned, coach colleagues and develop expertise.
Provide timely updates and escalate urgent legal, regulatory, financial, safety or reputational matters.
Report solid-line to the Head of Internal Audit and functionally to the Head of OSI.
Implement joint governance between Internal Audit and OSI for target setting, performance management, case allocation, availability, capacity, competence and career development.
Ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.
Live Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's degree, preferably in economics, finance, accounting, business administration, or equivalent discipline.
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.
Strong knowledge of/ and experience related to investigation policies, methodologies and professional practices, including planning, evidence handling, interviewing, documentation, reporting, confidentiality and case closure.
Professional certification preferred, such as CFE, CFCS, CCEP, CAMS, CISA or CIA.
Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities, sensitive stakeholders, and demanding due dates.
Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain independence, collaborate across functions and constructively resolve differences.
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.
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.
Experience with eDiscovery, electronically stored information and digital evidence review.
Big Four or comparable forensic advisory experience is a plus.
Willingness to travel internationally up to 10%.
High degree of integrity, discretion, resilience, cultural awareness and commitment to fair, objective and well-documented investigations.
Candidates will undergo applicable pre-employment background checks and, for certain sensitive roles, additional security screenings as required by law and business necessity.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Up to 30 days full paid leaves per year
Flexible Benefit program (Supplementary Pensions included)
Medical Insurance(outpatient and inpatient)
Long service awards
Flexible Working(subject to role)