IT Audit Specialist

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:

• Responsible for reviewing internal controls, conducting test work, documents standard operating procedures and findings, and drafts recommendations for the assigned areas. Completes all the job tasks and deliverables within the defined timelines.
• Responsible for reviewing internal controls, conducting test work, documents standard operating procedures and findings, and drafts recommendations for the assigned areas. Completes all the job tasks within the defined timelines.
• Demonstrates interviewing proficiency to gather knowledge and required information about HP business processes and the risks associated with the environment that needs be audited.
• Reviews and recommends audit approaches and tools to use during the course of an assurance or advisory engagements.
• 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.
• 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 members in developing technical and professional competency.
• Demonstrates positive relationships with the auditee, peers and the stakeholders.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Complete knowledge and understanding of internal audit policies, operating principles and internal control concepts [COSO, COBIT]. processes and methodologies, including flowcharting.
• Acquired learning and practical understanding of core HP businesses and revenue cycle.
• Working knowledge of Companies Act and Sarbanes-Oxley Act provisions and methodologies.
• Identifies automation and technology opportunities; provide ideas so processes can be automated, improved, combined, or eliminated.
• Interprets statistical operations such as correlations or averages, applies financial and business acumen, research, analytical skill, risk assessment and scoping skills during the course of work.
• 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.

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:

• Bachelor's degree in relevant area or demonstrated competence. Typically 4-6 years of experience