Senior Auditor

About Lowe's

Lowe's is a FORTUNE 100 home improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions a week in the United States. With total fiscal year 2024 sales of more than $83 billion, Lowe's operates over 1,700 home improvement stores and employs approximately 300,000 associates. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe's supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing, improving community spaces, helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts and providing disaster relief to communities in need. For more information, visit

About Lowe's India

Lowe's India, the Global Capability Center of Lowe's Companies Inc., is a hub for driving our technology, business, analytics, and shared services strategy. Based in Bengaluru with over 4,500 associates, it powers innovations across omnichannel retail, AI/ML, enterprise architecture, supply chain, and customer experience. From supporting and launching homegrown solutions to fostering innovation through its Catalyze platform, Lowe's India plays a pivotal role in transforming home improvement retail while upholding strong commitment to social impact and sustainability. For more information, visit Lowes India

About the Team

Internal Audit is an independent assurance/advisory function reporting functionally to the audit committee of the Board and administratively to the Finance function(CFO). IA is responsible for planning, executing, and reporting operational, compliance, financial, and technology audits.

Job Summary

The IT Senior Auditor will work closely with the IT Lead Auditor and the IT Audit Manager to assist in audits that evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls established to manage the Company's most significant risks including IT General Controls (ITGCs) established for compliance with Sarbanes Oxley regulation. The IT Senior Auditor will assist in the planning and execution of audit/SOX engagements by conducting interviews and walkthroughs with process owners; assist in the development and execution of audit test steps associated with related controls; and prepare and review workpapers to document the audit work performed to support conclusions reached. The IT Senior Auditor will also interpret test results and will developing oral/written communication of audit/SOX results to the client. While the IT Senior Auditor will support highly complex projects and/or SOX ITGC audits, this role will also have the opportunity to lead other projects as well. Additionally, the IT Senior Auditor will actively participate in departmental non-project activities.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Project Evaluation and Data Integrity:

• Develop project plans and work programs to document and test internal controls/ITGCs from an Information Technology (IT) perspective
• Performs preliminary survey work and document processes to identify significant risks and their related controls within a specific IT process, application, etc.
• Execute test steps designed to evaluate the effectiveness of relevant internal cross-functional internalcontrols (i.e., store operations, financial, IT, etc.)
• Identify and document IT control design and effectiveness weaknesses based on analysis performed
  •Summarize and clearly document audit findings within the audit report with the level of quality necessary for an executive audience ·

Project Management:

• Coordinate with the internal teams and management to ensure project milestone timelines are met
• Applies technical knowledge of IT (in conjunction with Operations, Finance, etc.) to ensure efficiency throughout the audit engagement.
• Utilize internal resources to assist when audit topics require intermediate to advanced knowledge
• Continuously develop knowledge of audit tools and techniques to ensure quality audit work
• Efficiently manage time to complete assigned audit plan within the established deadlines following Lowe's Audit Methodology
• Project management responsibilities for smaller projects through day-to-day project management, by discussing expectations with the team, maintaining consistent communication throughout the audit engagement, and through reviewing Staff Auditor summarization of audit findings and results

Project Communication:

• Ensure significant findings, root causes, risk exposures, and management action plans are concise and documented in a timely manner
• Clearly communicate technical audit exceptions and other items of concern in a timely manner to audit team and IT clients
• Develop client relationships professionally through consistent dialogue and open communications throughout the audit process

Business Influence:

• Meet or exceed customers' expectations while creating a seamless experience for the client by understanding how the IT Senior Auditor role, team goals, and daily activities fit into the company vision

• Drive for results by consistently meeting or exceeding deadlines for defined Audit Team or Departmental goals

Colloboration with Others:

• Efficiently manage and organize work processes to ensure the most effective work flow
• Support a collaborative environment by working in a team of peers to solve problems and share information with peers, manager, and customers as appropriate

Self Development:

• Organize resources and information in an efficient manner to handle competing demands andaccomplish what needs to be done

Years of Experience:

• 4 to 7 years post qualification experience

Education Qualification & Certifications (optional)

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Information Technology or Accounting / Finance- Experience in internal/external audit, Accounting and SOX

Skill Set Required

Primary Skills (must have)

• Information technology experience
• Auditing experience
• Project management
• Team supervision
• Report writing and written communication

Secondary Skills (desired)

• Accounting/Finance experience
• Information Security/operational experience
• Negotiation skills

Lowe's is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.