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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:

• Actively & independently researches and Identifies significant risk areas prior to audit plans. Formulates audit plans, Assesses timing for audit planning, Ensure proper audit engagement and coordination.

• Drives highly complex audits from start to finish, including creating and evaluating audit work programs.

• Leads the full range of complex audits on operating units, corporate departments, and cross-functional processes.

• Provides leadership and guidance to audit team working on assigned audit engagements.

• Reviews and recommends leading audit practices to minimize risk, drives best and innovative practices, audit approaches and tools to use during the course of an assurance or advisory engagements.

• Leads large, most complex post-audit evaluations and ensures findings are followed up until closure and develops and presents persuasive arguments to drive behavioral change.

• Coordinates and conducts risk assessments with applicable organizations including compliance organizations, Controllership, IT, Finance and other global functions or business unit leadership.

• Subject matter expert and 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.

• Represents the IA community and actively participates in all IA initiatives and ad hoc responsibility.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Proficient 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.

• Demonstrates high level of capability, including agility to effectively manage and complete the project as planned.

• Interprets statistical operations, applies financial and business acumen, research, analytical skill, risk assessment and scoping skills during the course of work.

• Excellent communication (Oral and Written), leadership, Inter-personal 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 re-engineering.

• Coordinates and conducts risk assessments with applicable organizations including compliance organizations, Controllership, IT, Finance and other global functions or business unit leadership.

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

Impact and Scope:

• Leads or contributes to solution and strategy development on a global and/or business-wide level.

• Typically partners with internal & External stakeholders at the Director and above levels.

Complexity:

• High

• Extensive cross-functional/cross-organizational programs. Deals with complex strategic issues.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in relevant area or demonstrated competence. Typically 10+ years of experience

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.