Do your Best Work in Mooresville

This position is based at our headquarters in Mooresville, North Carolina. Our corporate office is a space where you can collaborate and do your best work. Take a walk, grab a bite (or a cup of coffee), work out or get a check-up – we invest in you so you can find your inspiration.

Your Impact

The Senior Internal Auditor will contribute to SOX audit activities that evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR). This position will assist in the planning and execution of the SOX program from scoping to walkthroughs and testing key controls; assisting in the development and execution of test plans; and preparing and reviewing workpapers to document the audit work performed to support conclusions reached. Additionally, the Senior Auditor will actively participate in departmental non-project activities, such as internal quality reviews, training coordination, and other rotational committee work. 

What You Will Do

• Identifies and documents weaknesses in control design and processes that do not comply with regulations, laws, and standards or do not comply with the organization's policies and operating procedures
• Performs survey data work and conduct analysis to detect deficient controls, duplicated effort, extravagance, fraud, or non-compliance with laws, regulations, and management policies
• Develops visio process flow charts analyzing processes and work papers from risk assessment and testing controls, documenting results according to audit methodologies
• 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
• Manages client relationships to ensure project timelines are met and reports audit exceptions and other concerns to audit management
• Participates in rotational committee work such as the internal quality reviews, issue follow up, training coordination, and quarterly risk assessment to gain extensive knowledge and experience in key audit functional areas

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience in lieu of education requirement, if applicable
• 3 years Experience in internal/external audit or relevant business experience. Demonstrated experience in managing project teams
• Familiarity with SOX, COSO Framework and auditing standards (e.g. PCAOB)
• Travel Requirements- 10-10%

Preferred Skills/Education

• Master’s degree in Business, Accounting, IT or related field.
• CPA, CIA, CISA or willingness to obtain certification
• Retail business experience preferred

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.