Controls and Compliance Program Manager - Inventory Management

Description -

Job Summary
This role is responsible to manage and confirm effective controls and compliance over HP’s inventory management oversight across Plants covering Factory Operations (CM/ODM, VMI), and Distribution Centers (DCs) within the Global Supply Chain organization. The role requires active engagement with multiple stakeholders across Supply Chain Operations, Finance, Internal and External Auditors to confirm that HP’s operational and SOX controls are adequate and operating effectively.

Responsibilities

• Solves difficult and complex problems with a fresh perspective, demonstrating good judgment in selecting creative solutions and managing projects independently.
• As a Subject Matter Expert (SME) manage complex processes in HP’s Inventory Management covering Buy-Sell processes, Supplier Owned Inventory, HP Owned Inventory, Vendor Management Inventory, and confirm that the key processes and controls in this area are effectively managed.
• Confirm effective execution of SOX controls applicable to the scope of the activity
• Perform root cause assessment for any potential gaps, identifies issues and drive actions for resolution.
• Conducts comprehensive analysis for the areas in scope and provide analytical insights to key stakeholders to influence business decisions.
• Demonstrates a good understanding of core systems and applications supporting the business processes, including process documentation, and effectiveness of IT General Controls and Application Controls.
• Establishes and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and cross functional teams, supports policy and process enhancement, identify opportunities for improved efficiency.
• Provides information and counsel, training to key stakeholders for Plant Inventory management related controls and compliance.

Education & Experience Recommended

• Chartered Accountant (CA) / Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent.
• Typically has 7-10 years of work experience, preferably in financial statement analysis, internal audit, accounting
• At least 5 years of experience in managing SOX controls and compliance is mandatory.
• Candidate should have at least 5 years of experience in managing controls and compliance in Procure to Pay (P2P) process area.

Knowledge & Skills

• Accounting
• Auditing
• Automation
• Corporate Finance
• Data Analysis
• Financial Statement Analysis

• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Internal Controls
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Process Improvement
• SAP Applications
• Variance Analysis

Cross-Org Skills

• Effective Communication
• Results Orientation
• Customer Centricity

• Learning Agility
• Problem Solving
• Digital Fluency

Impact & Scope
As a project leader this role:

• impacts multiple employees and teams playing a crucial role in HP’s SOX program
• facilitates engagement with external and internal auditors, third party manufacturers
• enables decision making on controls and compliance

Complexity
Responds to complex issues within established guidelines.

Disclaimer
This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management

# Li-Post

Job -

Finance

Schedule -

Full time

Shift -

No shift premium (India)

Travel -

Not Specified

Relocation -

No

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