Internal Auditor

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:

• Participate in SOX, Operational Audits, and special projects.

• Executes independently on assignments with minimal support and direction.

• Performs all audit activities that involve identifying inherent and residual risks and helps conduct risk-based assurance and advisory projects. Responsible for reviewing internal controls, conducting test work, documenting standard operating procedures and findings, and drafting recommendations for assigned areas. Completes all the job tasks within the defined timelines.

• Develops an unaided understanding of the function to be audited and uses business knowledge, analytical skills, and experience in identifying findings and improvements.

• Able to proficiently effectively conduct interviews to gather information about HP business processes and associated risks.

• Reviews and recommends audit approaches and tools to use during an assurance or advisory engagements. Works towards enhancing the current audit methodologies, internal controls, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining intended results.

• Actively researches, shares analysis, and provides regular updates on project accomplishments and impediments.

• Analyzes audit data and provides formally written audit results reports and recommendations to the management.

• Ensures confidentiality and always maintain professional demeanor.

• Stays abreast of industry knowledge 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.

• Provides subject matter support and supervises beginner auditors in specific audit areas. Assists team in developing technical and professional competencies.

• Proactively contributes through research and data analysis support for projects, provides regular updates on project accomplishments and impediments.

• Cultivates positive relationships with auditees, peers, and the stakeholders.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Acquired knowledge and experience on internal audit policies, operating principles, and internal control concepts [COSO, COBIT]. processes and methodologies, and flowcharting. Working knowledge of auditing processes and methodologies.

• Acquired learning and practical understanding of core business processes.

• Working knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley Act provisions and methodologies.

• Strong inter-personnel skills, good oral communication skills to explain risks and controls to stakeholders, and good written communication skills to document findings and recommendations.

• Looks for automation and technology opportunities; provides ideas so processes can be automated, improved, combined, or eliminated fully or partially.

• Possesses strong project management skills.

• Interprets statistical operations such as correlations or averages; applies financial and business acumen, research, analytical skill, risk assessment and scoping skills.

• Understanding and practical application of project management phases and concepts and proficient with MS Office suite.

• Applies critical thinking and problem-solving skills; assesses risks, rewards, and opportunities when making decisions.

• Self-starter who works well in a fast-paced environment and keeps pace with technical and operational innovation.

Impact and Scope:

• Contributes to business- or function-wide solutions that impact multiple business units and/or countries.

Complexity:

• Moderate

• Applies developed process knowledge to solve common and complex business issues within established guidelines and recommends appropriate alternatives. Works on problems of diverse complexity and scope. May act as a team or project leader providing direction to team activities and facilitates information validation and testing. Exercises independent judgment within generally defined policies and practices to identify and select a solution.

Education and Experience:

• First-level university degree or equivalent education.

• 4+ years of related experience in audit, accounting, and finance.

• CA, CPA, CIA, or CFE qualification is highly desirable, but not mandatory.

• Other relevant certifications and trainings would be an added advantage.

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