Staff Internal 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 Lowes.com.

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 Staff Auditor will work closely with the Senior Auditor to assist in audits that evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls established to manage the Company’s most significant risks. The Staff Auditor will assist in the planning and execution of audit 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 workpapers to document the audit work performed to support conclusions reached. The Staff Auditor will also aid the Senior Auditor in the interpretation of test results and will assist in developing oral/written communication of audit results to the client. Additionally, the Staff Auditor will actively participate in departmental non-project activities.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Project evaluation and data integrity:

• Performs preliminary survey work and documents processes to identify significant risks and their related controls
• Assists the team in developing and executing test steps designed to evaluate the effectiveness of relevant internal cross-functional internal controls (i.e., store, financial, IT, etc.)
• Ensures work performed is accurately documented in accordance with the Internal Audit workpaper standards
• Assists the Senior Auditor in the identification and documentation of weakness in control design and effectiveness based on analysis performed.
• Assists the Senior Auditor with the summarization of audit findings

Project Management:

• Assists the Senior Auditor in coordinating with the client and management to ensure project milestone timelines are met
• Applies basic knowledge of IT, Operations, Finance, and Analysis to ensure efficiency throughout the audit engagement. Utilizes internal resources to assist when audit topics require intermediate to advanced knowledge
• Continuously develops knowledge of audit tools and techniques to ensure quality audit work
• Completes assigned audit plan within the established deadlines following Lowe’s Audit Methodology

Project Communication:

• Assists Senior Auditor in ensuring significant findings, root causes, risk exposures, and management action plans are concise and documented in a timely manner
• Communicates audit exceptions and other items of concern in a timely manner to the audit team and clients
• Develops client relationships professionally through consistent dialogue and open communications throughout the audit process
• Proactively collaborates and promotes knowledge share within the Internal Audit team

Business Influence:

• Meets or exceeds customers’ expectations, looks for ways to improve their experience while creating a seamless experience by understanding how the Staff Auditor role, team goals, and daily activities fit into the company vision
• Drives for results by consistently achieving goals and pushing to complete tasks by their deadlines

Collaboration with others:

• Works cross-functionally to manage and organize work processes and ensure the most efficient workflow
• Supports a collaborative environment by working in a team of peers to solve problems and shares information with peers, manager, and customers as appropriate

Self Development:

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

Years of Experience:

• 2 to 4 years post qualification experience

Education Qualification & Certifications (optional)

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant or CISA /CIA certification or MBA or Engineer

Skill Set Required

Primary Skills (must have)

• Qualified Accountant/MBA/Engineer
• Auditing experience
• Report writing and written communication

Secondary Skills (desired)

• Project management
• Negotiation