Internal Auditor - Spring, United States - Hewlett Packard

Hewlett Packard

Verified Company

Spring, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

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:
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Participate in SOX, Operational Audits, and special projects.
Executes independently and effectively with mínimal 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.
Assists in the formulation of audit plans, Assesses timing for audit planning, Ensure 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 postaudit evaluation.
Coach and mentor team members during the project while developing their technical and professional competency.

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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.

Strong knowledge of SOX processes related to revenue recognition
Indepth understanding of core HP businesses and revenue cycle.
Excellent communication (oral and written), leadership, interpersonal and influencing skills.
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 reengineering.
Meets the licensing or certification requirements of the relevant country or region.

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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.

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Complexity:
_**- High

Leads medium to large, crossdivision functional teams or projects that affect the organization's longterm goals and objectives

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Education and Experience:

_**- First-level university degree or equivalent education with 8 or more years of relevant experience in finance, business management, accounting, or audit.

Prior Big 4 experience in external/internal audit would be an advantage
At least 2 years experience as a Senior Auditor / Senior Consultant /Project Leader.
Other relevant certifications and trainings would be an added advantage.