IT Lead Senior Internal Auditor

Company: Lowe's
Location: Mooresville
Posted on: May 3, 2025

Job Description:

Your ImpactThe IT Lead Senior Auditor is to oversee and perform a wide variety of complex technology audits to evaluate the established internal controls designed to manage the Companys most significant risks including information security risks. As the IT Lead Senior Auditor, you will guide daily audit project operations and supervise/train Senior and Staff Auditors to guarantee timely and high-quality completion of audit work. Within Lowes Internal Audit function, the agile auditing methodology and mindset is leveraged to focus on the most urgent needs of our business stakeholders. The IT Lead Senior Auditor will also participate in rotational committee work, such as internal auditing quality reviews, issue follow up activities, training coordination, etc.What you will doAudit Engagement Management and Evaluation This position will assist the Sr. Audit Manager in the planning of audits, developing steps for audit testing, and gathering and analyzing information necessary to evaluate the adequacy of controls.Oversee the day-to-day audit function for large complex audit projects comprised of 1 or more Senior/Staff auditors.Ensure audit projects are conducted in accordance with Lowes agile methodology and work aligns with Lowes / IIA standards, and projects meet established milestones and dates.Perform detailed reviews of Staff/Senior Auditor workpapers to ensure alignment with Lowes / IIA standards; ensure issues identified are vetted, root caused, and communicated to the client in a timely manner.Demonstrate effective project management by discussing project expectations with the audit project team and maintain consistent communication throughout the audit engagement, including providing regular engagement feedback to Staff/Senior Auditors.Effective and Concise Communication This position is responsible for interpreting test results and signing off on communication and deliverables for audit engagements.Manage client relationships with open communication throughout the audit process. Keep the client aware of potential concerns. Provide the Sr. Audit Manager with project status and/or issues as they arise.Write and review the first draft of the formal audit report at the quality necessary for an Executive audience.Recognize recurring audit themes and consolidate multiple findings for client communications.Build rapport, and establish relationships with stakeholders through effective communication, active engagement, and a commitment to understanding their needs and expectations.Commitment to Continuous Learning / Improvement This position is responsible for assisting in the training and supervision of less experienced auditors.Continuously develop knowledge of audit tools and techniques to ensure quality audit work.Leverage internal and external resources to develop intermediate to advanced knowledge on audit topics as needed.Identify development opportunities for Staff/Senior Auditors and provide feedback and coaching as needed throughout the audit engagement.This role does not have direct report responsibilities and reports directly to the Sr. Audit Manager.Required Qualifications:Bachelors degree4+ years experience in internal/external IT auditExperience leading audit engagements with 1+ junior staff.Familiarity with auditing standards and frameworksTravel Requirements 10-20%Preferred Qualifications:Bachelors degree in IT or related field.Masters degree in business, Accounting, IT, or related fieldCISA, CISSP, CPA, CIA (or willingness to obtain certification)Cybersecurity audit experienceRetail business experience preferred.Experience using Microsoft Excel and/or PowerBI or other related data analytics tool#INOFFICEAbout Lowe'sLowes 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 2024 sales of more than $83 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, 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.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

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