Provides an independent appraisal of HP's financial, operational and control activities to HP Audit Committee and Executive Council. Reviews and reports on the adequacy of internal controls, the accuracy of transactions, effective and efficient use of HP assets, and the level of compliance with HP policies and procedures, government laws and regulations. Reviews and provides recommendations for improving compliance of key internal processes with predefined standards. Provides assertion on mitigated risk (Financial, Operational, Reputational, Statutory and Strategic) for the organization(s) audited. Reviews with HP management on mitigating inherent risks and assessing residual risk.
Responsibilities:
- Executes independently and effectively with minimal support and direction. Facilitates and performs on all audit activities from start to finish and completes the project by setting priorities, delegating as required, monitoring progress, anticipating conflicts or dependencies in a complex setting with tight schedule demand.
- Stays abreast of industry knowledge, accounting & Government regulation, and HP IA environment, new audit developments, policies and standards, systems and applications used, benchmarks, emerging risks (strategic, operational, financial, compliance, fraud) and trends in audit scope.
- Assists in the formulation of audit plans, assesses timing for audit planning, ensures proper audit engagement and coordination.
- Identifies opportunities for improving compliance, reviews and recommends leading audit practices to minimize risk.
- Actively researches, shares analysis and provides regular updates on project accomplishments and impediments.
- Coordinates and escalates outstanding issues to the audit team and the Management.
- Leads auditors, analysts and specialists, analyzes audit data and provides formally written audit results reports and recommendations to the management.
- Reviews documentation, work papers, findings and recommendations for audits performed under its direction and manages feedback on projects, also conducts post-audit evaluation.
- Coaches and mentors team members during the project while developing their technical and professional competency.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Expert level knowledge and understanding of internal audit policies, operating principles and internal control concepts. Company's Act and SOX provisions, processes and methodologies, including flowcharting. Acts as a reviewer and approver for Practice Area Standard Audit Guides.
- In-depth understanding of core HP businesses and revenue cycle.
- Excellent communication (oral and written), leadership, interpersonal and influencing skills.
- Understanding and practical application of project management phases and concepts, and MS Office applications.
- Applies critical thinking and problem solving skills. Assesses risks, rewards, and opportunities when making decisions.
- Reviews all existing processes to be current, automation and technology opportunities and initiates process re-engineering.
- Meets the licensing or certification requirements of the relevant country or region.
Impact and Scope:
- Contributes to business- or function-wide solutions that impact multiple business units and/or countries.
- Typically partners with internal clients at the Director and above levels.
Complexity:
- Moderate to high
- Leads medium to large, cross-division functional teams or projects that affect the organization's long-term goals and objectives.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in relevant area or demonstrated competence. Typically 6-8 years of experience.
Job: Finance
Schedule: Full time
Shift: No shift premium (United States of America)
Travel: 25%
Relocation: No
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