Lead Senior Auditor - Internal Audit
Lowe's
- Location
- Bengaluru
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Senior
- Posted
- Aug 19, 2026
About this role
Innovate in Bengaluru This position is based at our on-site office in Bengaluru. Lowe's 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 Lowe’s Lowe’s is a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions each week in the United States. For fiscal year 2025, which ended January 30, 2026, Lowe’s reported net sales of $86.3 billion. The company 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; improving community spaces; developing the next generation of skilled-trades experts; and providing disaster relief to communities in need. For more information, visit Lowes.com . Lowe’s India Lowe’s India, the Global Capability Center of Lowe’s Companies, Inc., is a hub for advancing the company’s technology, business, analytics and shared-services strategy. Based in Bengaluru, Lowe’s India has more than 5,000 associates and drives innovation across omnichannel retail, AI/ML, enterprise architecture, supply chain and customer experience. Through homegrown solutions and its Catalyze platform, Lowe’s India plays a pivotal role in transforming home improvement retail while maintaining a strong commitment to social impact and sustainability. For more information, visit Lowe’s India Careers .
About the Team
Internal Audit is an independent assurance and advisory function reporting functionally to the Audit Committee of the Board and administratively to the Finance organization. Internal Audit plans, executes, and reports on operational, compliance, financial, and technology audits. The Business Operations Internal Audit team conducts risk-based, value-add operational audits and internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) testing that evaluate the effectiveness of controls established to manage Lowe’s key risks. The team partners with business stakeholders to strengthen controls, improve process efficiency, and support sound risk management.
Job Summary
The Lead Senior Auditor leads risk-based operational audits and ICFR testing to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls established to manage Lowe’s key risks. The role is responsible for planning audit engagements, developing audit procedures, directing and reviewing audit testing, and evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of controls. The Lead Senior Auditor serves as the day-to-day leader of audit projects, providing guidance to Senior and Staff Auditors, ensuring quality standards are maintained, and communicating audit results to management. The role partners with management to develop practical recommendations and action plans that address identified risks and control gaps. Roles & Responsibilities:
Core Responsibilities
Audit Planning and Risk Assessment • Leads engagement planning, process walkthroughs, and process-level risk assessments to identify significant risks and the controls designed to address them. • Defines audit objectives, scope, testing approach, project milestones, and resource expectations in coordination with Internal Audit leadership. • Develops and reviews audit procedures and test steps that evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of key controls. • Uses financial and operational data, where applicable, to identify trends, anomalies, control gaps, and areas requiring deeper review. Audit Execution and ICFR Testing • Leads and/or directs the execution of operational audit procedures and assigned ICFR / Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Section 404 testing, ensuring work is completed in accordance with Lowe’s Internal Audit methodology and documentation standards. • Reviews audit workpapers, testing evidence, and conclusions for accuracy, completeness,