Internal Audit Sox Principal Auditor

We are seeking an experienced Internal Audit Principal Auditor with a specialization in Order to Cash (O2C) and a strong focus on Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance.

**What an Internal Audit SOX Principal Auditor does at HP**:

- Oversee aspects of the O2C SOX compliance program in accordance with SOX and PCAOB standards, including scoping, planning, execution, and reporting. Ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
- Perform risk assessments and design audit procedures to address key risk areas within the O2C process. Assess the effectiveness of internal controls within the O2C cycle, identifying control gaps, weaknesses, and areas for enhancement. Collaborate with process owners to implement remediation plans and drive continuous improvement.
- Communicate audit findings, recommendations, and risk insights to senior management and key stakeholders. Provide timely updates on audit progress and ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
- Lead a team of audit professionals, providing guidance and mentorship to enhance their skills. Provide technical guidance and professional development to junior staff, fostering their growth within the audit function.
- Collaborate with control owners to identify and document changes to internal controls, ensuring alignment with evolving business processes and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate with auditors and co-sourcing partners for controls testing and process walkthroughs. Streamline audit impact on business operations and align test results for efficiencies.
- Take the lead in implementing effective project management strategies within the O2C SOX compliance program.
- Develop and implement robust project management methodologies tailored to the specific needs of SOX compliance activities.
- Ensure accurate tracking of compliance activities and deadlines, maintaining the project management framework to support ongoing SOX initiatives.
- Review and assess reported control deficiencies with business process owners. Identify root causes and collaborate on corrective actions to strengthen internal controls.
- Recommend improvements to enhance key controls, driving ongoing optimization of the SOX program.
- Lead various SOX meetings, facilitating discussions and decision-making processes to support compliance objectives.
- Work with IT and Compliance teams to ensure alignment with SOX requirements, fostering cohesive compliance efforts.
- Prepare and present SOX findings and assertions to both the SOX PMO and HP Leadership Team, providing insights for enhancing control effectiveness.
- Continuously improve the SOX program through optimization and automation initiatives, leveraging technology and best practices.
- Provide support for internal audit projects, addressing control-related issues and contributing to overall assurance efforts.

**Individuals who do well in this role at HP, usually possess**:

- Minimum of 8+ years of progressive experience in Internal Audit, Finance, Business management, Accounting, or a related field preferably with exposure to Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance and Order to Cash (O2C) processes. Experience in public accounting or working with publicly listed companies may also be beneficial.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business management, or a related field.
- A professional certification related to internal audit or accounting is preferred, such as:
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
Chartered Accountant (CA)
- Demonstrated expertise in Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance, including in-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements such as Sections 302 and 404, and proficiency in internal control frameworks like COSO.
- Extensive understanding of the Order to Cash process, spanning sales order processing, credit management, invoicing, and revenue recognition, ensuring comprehensive control management.
- Competency in audit methodologies, with a focus on risk assessment, planning, execution, and reporting, along with the ability to tailor audit procedures for the O2C process.
- Robust project management capabilities, encompassing effective project planning, resource allocation, stakeholder engagement, and timely delivery of objectives within SOX compliance initiatives.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, enabling clear conveyance of findings, recommendations, and insights to stakeholders at all levels, including senior management.
- Prior experience and proven leadership in managing audit teams, fostering collaboration, and driving continuous improvement within the compliance function.
- Strong analytical aptitude to assess control effectiveness, identify deficiencies, determine root causes, and propose effective remediation actions, ensuring robust risk mitigation.
- Up-to-date knowledge of regulatory developments in SOX compliance and O2C processes, with adaptability to evolving standards to main