What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT Staff Auditor position at Lowe's?
What you will do
The IT Staff Auditor will work closely with the IT Lead Senior Auditor and IT Senior Auditor to assist in audits that evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls established to manage the Company’s most significant risks. The IT Staff Auditor will assist in certain parts of planning and execution of audit engagements. The IT Staff Auditor will prepare workpapers to document the audit work performed to support conclusions reached and prepare inputs to assist in developing oral / written communication of audit results to the client. Additionally, the IT Staff Auditor will actively participate in departmental non-project activities.
Your Impact
Project Evaluation and Data Integrity
Performs preliminary survey work and documents processes to identify significant IT risks and their related controls
Assists the team in developing and executing test steps designed to evaluate the effectiveness of relevant IT and cross-functional internal controls
Ensures work performed is accurately documented in accordance with the Internal Audit workpaper standards
Assists the IT Lead Senior Auditor and IT Senior Auditor in the identification and documentation of weakness in control design and effectiveness based on analysis performed.
Assists the IT Lead Senior Auditor and IT Senior with the summarization of audit findings
Project Management
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 IT Lead Senior Auditor and IT Senior in the summarization of audit findings
Communicates audit exceptions and other items of concern in a timely manner to 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 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 IT 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 most efficient work flow
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
Required Qualifications :
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent business experience
1-2 years of IT audit (internal / external) experience or relevant business experience
Preferred Qualifications :
Master’s Degree in business related field
Retail business experience
CPA, CIA, or CISA
About Lowe’s
Lowe’s 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, 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 and helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts. For more information, visit Lowes.com.
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.
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