Lead Senior Internal Auditor
Company: Lowe's
Location: Mooresville
Posted on: April 28, 2024
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Job Description:
Does the concept of Agile Internal Audit interest you? Within
Lowes Internal Audit function, the agile auditing methodology and
mindset is leveraged to focus on the most urgent needs of our
business stakeholders. Our team provides timely insights for
decision-making, focuses on what matters for the company and
reduces time wasted in audit cycles and documentation. Sure,
evaluating financial controls are table stakes, but at Lowes you
will be a value-added advisor to the business. Move from the
backroom to the front seat with our audit team!The Lead Senior
Auditor is responsible for driving agile audits that evaluate the
established internal controls designed to manage the Companys most
significant risks including operational and financial risks. This
position will help the Audit Manager plan individual audits,
develop test steps to evaluate controls, and gather/analyze
information as necessary to evaluate the effectiveness and adequacy
of the controls. The Lead Senior Auditor will also be responsible
for the interpretation of the test results and the oral and written
communication of the audit results to the client. In this role, the
Lead Senior Auditor will be the day-to-day leader of the project
and will be responsible for ensuring other Senior and Staff
Auditors are adequately supervised to ensure the work is completed
on time and in a quality manner. The Lead Senior Auditor will also
be responsible for training less experienced auditors in the audit
methodology and actively participating in departmental non-project
activities.Job Summary:The primary purpose of this role is to
conduct audits that evaluate the effectiveness of established
internal controls designed to manage Lowe's most significant risks.
This position will assist the Audit Manager in the planning of
audits, developing steps for audit testing, and gather and analyze
information necessary to evaluate the adequacy of controls. This
role is the day-to-day leader of project and is responsible for
interpreting test results and signing off of communication and
deliverables for audit engagements. In addition, this role is
responsible for delivering oral or written reports and
communications to clients and assists in training and supervision
less experiences auditors.Key Responsibilities:Oversees the
day-to-day auditing functions for larger and more complex audit
projects to ensure they are conducted in accordance with Lowe's
methodology and that milestones and key dates are met on
time.Executes preliminary audit plan, which includes reviewing and
approving documenting processes via process maps and flowcharts and
work paper standards.Ensures in-scope risks and controls are
identified in the project risk assessment during the planning phase
that they are appropriately evaluated and tested by Senior and
Staff Auditors.Identifies key control points within a
process/activity and develops audit test steps designed to evaluate
the adequacy and effectiveness of the internal controls.Writes and
reviews formal audit reports for the of quality necessary for a
Director and Vice President audience.Demonstrates effective project
management by discussing project expectations with the team,
maintaining consistent communication throughout the audit
engagement and identifies development opportunities for staff
auditors. Recommends performance coaching opportunities for staff
auditors.Manages client relationships with open communication
throughout the audit process, keeping the client aware of potential
concerns and the Audit Manager aware of project status or issues
that need to be addressed.Participates in rotational committee work
such as internal auditing quality reviews, issue follow up
activities, training coordination, etc.Required
Qualifications:Bachelors degree4 years experience in
internal/external audit or relevant business experiencePreferred
Qualifications:Masters degree, CPA, CIA, CISA, or related
fieldRetail business experience preferred#OnsiteAbout LowesLowes
Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE 50 home improvement
company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions a
week in the United States. With total fiscal year 2023 sales of
more than $86 billion, Lowes operates over 1,700 home improvement
stores and employs approximately 300,000 associates. Based in
Mooresville, N.C., Lowes supports the communities it serves through
programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing and helping
to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts. For more
information, visit Lowes.com.Lowes 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.Starting rate
of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to,
position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience.
For information regarding our benefit programs and eligibility,
please visit https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/benefits.Starting rate
of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to,
position offered, location, education, training, and/or
experience.by Jobble
Keywords: Lowe's, Huntersville , Lead Senior Internal Auditor, Accounting, Auditing , Mooresville, North Carolina
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