Overview

HP’s Internal Audit department provides an independent appraisal of operational activities to the HP Audit Committee and Executive Council. Reviews and reports on the adequacy of internal controls, the effectiveness and efficiency of operational processes, and the level of compliance with HP policies, procedures, and applicable regulations. Identifies opportunities for process improvement and recommends strategies for enhancing operational effectiveness and efficiency. Provides assertions on mitigated risks (Operational, Financial, Reputational, Statutory, and Strategic) for the organization(s) audited. Collaborates with HP management to mitigate inherent risks and assess residual risk.

Responsibilities

Executes operational audits independently and effectively with minimal support and direction.

Facilitates and performs all audit activities from start to finish, prioritizing tasks, delegating as required, monitoring progress, and addressing conflicts or dependencies in a complex setting with tight deadlines.

Stays current with industry knowledge, operational audit developments, policies, standards, systems, and applications used by HP.

Assists in formulating audit plans and assessing the timing for audit planning to ensure proper audit engagement and coordination.

Identifies opportunities for improving operational processes and recommends leading practices to minimize risk.

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

Coordinates and escalates outstanding issues to the audit team and HP management.

Leads auditors, analysts, and specialists; analyzes audit data; and provides formally written audit results, reports, and recommendations to management.

Reviews documentation, work papers, findings, and recommendations for audits performed under their direction and manages feedback on projects, conducting post-audit evaluations.

Coaches and mentors team members during projects while developing their technical and professional competencies.

Knowledge and Skills

Expert-level knowledge and understanding of operational audit policies, operating principles, and internal control concepts.

In-depth understanding of core business operations and processes.

Excellent communication (oral and written), leadership, interpersonal, and influencing skills.

Practical application of project management phases and concepts, and proficiency in MS Office applications.

Applies critical thinking and critical thinking skills to assess risks, rewards, and opportunities when making decisions.

Reviews existing processes for currency, automation, technology opportunities, and initiates process re-engineering.

Meets the licensing or certification requirements of the relevant country or region.

4-7 years of experience required for this role.

Preferred Experience & Skills

Experience with leading operational audits in a global organization such as BIG 4 audit firms. Familiarity with industry benchmarks and best practices for operational audits. Experience in process improvement methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma. Understanding of regulatory compliance requirements.

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 complexity.

Leads medium to large, cross-division functional teams or projects that affect the organization's long-term goals and objectives.

Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

Typically, 4-7 years of experience.

Professional certification such as CA/CPA, CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) or CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor) is preferred.

Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in operational auditing or a related field.

Strong understanding of risk management, internal controls, and governance processes.

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Effective communication and people skills, with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization.

Proficiency in audit software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Fluent in English