Internal Auditor (Evergreen)

The following posting is a pipeline requisition, meant to accumulate candidates for Internal Auditor in Houston, TX and Guadalajara, MX. Qualified applicants will be contacted in concert with the approval and publication of identical, approved positions within HP. Candidates who identify with a group that is historically underrepresented in the technology sector including by not limited to, African American, Latino, Native American, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

The Auditor appliesdevelopedsubject matter knowledge to solve common and complex business issues within established guidelines and recommends appropriate alternatives. Conducts SOX testing with opportunities to take on operational audit opportunities over time. 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 team decision making process. Exercises independent judgment within generally defined policies and practices to identify and select a solution. Ability to handle unique situations. Consults leads and managers to make decisions on complex business issues.

Impact & Scope: Contributes to business- or function-wide solutions that impact multiple business units and/or countries.

Job Responsibilities: (Key Results areas)

• Executes independently 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.
• 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.
• Demonstrates positive relationships with auditees, peers, and the stakeholders.

Formation Education, Trainings, and other Certifications:

• First-level university degree or equivalent education with more than 2 years of relevant experience in finance, business management, accounting, or audit.
• Candidates with CPA (or equivalent), CIA or CFE certification (or CISA for IT Auditor) preferred.
• Other relevant certifications and trainings preferred.
• 0-4 years Public Accounting experience in External or Internal SOX audit experience (within a Big 4 or mid-size firms)

Knowledge and Competencies:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Able to work in fast-paced environment and keep pace with technical and operational innovation.