Staff Auditor Business SOX

Innovate in Bengaluru

This position is based at our on-site office in Bengaluru. Lowes offers an ultramodern work environment complete with cutting-edge technology collaborative workspaces an on-site gym and clinic and other perks to enhance your work experience.

About Lowes

Lowes 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 Lowes operates over 1700 home improvement stores and employs approximately 300000 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 more information visit

Lowes India the Global Capability Center of Lowes Companies Inc. is a hub for driving our technology business analytics and shared services strategy. Based in Bengaluru with over 4500 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 Lowes India plays a pivotal role in transforming home improvement retail while upholding strong commitment to social impact and more information visit Lowes India

About the Team

Internal Audit is an independent assurance/advisory function that reports 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:

This role will assist the Lead Auditors in the administration of Internal Audits SOX Business Process Controls and Business Access Controls & ITAC (Information Technology Application Controls) Oversight program and in conducting SOX Modernization readiness assessments and conducting Operational Audits for Finance & Accounts processes.

The primary purpose of this role is to work closely with the Lead Auditors and project teams by assisting in planning developing and executing audit testing. Additionally the Staff Auditor prepares inputs for written communications and deliverables for audit engagements using data analytics skills process analysis and critical thinking. Overall this role will assist in audits that evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls established to manage Lowes most significant risks.

The SOX Business Process Control Oversight responsibilities include assisting the Lead/Senior auditors with a combination of SOX planning activities performing independent SOX testing reviewing managements testing and driving SOX-related administrative activities such as reporting of internal controls over financial reporting as well as continuous improvement of the program. The role will be the liaison for SOX-related activities with Management and the external auditors. Engagement with Management includes consulting on controls/narratives training on best practices and oversight of Management testing as well as routine quarterly SOX procedures.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Assists with Internal Audits oversight role in the Companys SOX 404 assessment including SOX program planning activities performing independent SOX testing reviewing managements testing and driving SOX-related administrative activities such as reporting of internal controls over financial reporting.

Identifies and documents aspects of the organizations systems and processes that do not comply with regulations laws and standards or do not comply with the organizations policies and operating procedures

Assists in identifying key risks developing process mapping and conducting testing for in-scope controls.

Collects preliminary data and conducts analysis and assists Lead and Senior Auditor in detecting deficient controls inefficiencies duplicated effort extravagance fraud or non-compliance with laws regulations and management policies

Performs data analysis to deliver valuable insights to management when applicable

Assists Lead/Senior Auditor in the detailed report and summarization of audit findings

Provides support for coordinating with the client and management to ensure project timelines are met

Organizes resources information and significant findings from root cause risk exposure and management analysis. Responsible for work paper standards.

Participates in rotational committee work such as internal quality reviews issue follow-up and training coordination to gain extensive knowledge and experience in key audit functional areas

Project Management:

• Assists the Senior Auditor in coordinating with the client and management to ensure project milestone timelines are met
• Applies basic knowledge of 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 Lowes Audit Methodology

Project Communication:

• Assists Senior Auditor in ensuring significant findings root causes risk exposures and management action plans are concise and documented on time
• Communicates audit exceptions and other items of concern on time 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:

Efficiently organizes resources and information to handle competing demands and accomplish what needs to be done

Years of Experience:

2 to 4 years post-qualification experience

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Accounting/Finance

Business SOX Audit (internal) experience or relevant business experience

Retail business experience Public Accounting experience

CPA/CA CIA CISA or related field (optional)

Skill Set Required

Primary Skills (must have)

• SOX testing experience
• Auditing experience
• Report writing and written communication

Secondary Skills (desired)

• Project management
• Negotiation

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.