Auditor

This position may be filled in New Orleans, LA or The Woodlands, TX as an Auditor I, Auditor II, or Auditor III depending on the candidate’s qualifications and experience. Hybrid work flexibility available.

About the role

Performs execution of internal audits as assigned, the compilation and maintenance of audit work papers, and the collection and documentation of audit evidence sufficient to support audit conclusions.

Responsibilities

• Participates in risk assessments to identify risks and opportunities designed to improve business processes and information systems across the Company.
• Maintains customer relationships with members of Entergy’s management team to identify sources of risk or areas for improvement.
• Performs internal audits by conducting thorough fieldwork, preparing work papers in accordance with departmental and IIA standards, identifying and documenting findings, related exposures, business risk/implications, and areas of potential operational improvements.
• Discusses audit findings with operating personnel to verify facts and obtains background information not available in the documentation examined.
• Presents value-added suggestions for resolution of audit findings.
• Assists in preparation of formal written reports, expressing opinions on the adequacy and effectiveness of the system and the efficiency with which activities are carried out, including findings and recommendations of corrective actions for deficiencies.
• Performs testing of SOX 404 controls to assess internal controls over financial reporting and other financial aspects of the Company.
• May be required to work additional hours, alternate locations, or perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, Computer Science, or related field (advanced degree a plus) or equivalent work experience.
• Experience requirements:
  • Auditor I: 0-2 years experience in accounting, auditing, or financial processes.
  • Auditor II: 2-4 years experience in accounting, auditing, or financial processes.
  • Auditor III: 4-6 years experience in accounting, auditing, or financial processes.
• Knowledge of IIA audit standards and best practices, ERM, Sarbanes-Oxley 404 control program, and COSO framework, CoBit, or other leading control frameworks.
• CPA, CIA, CISA, CFE, CISSP, or other professional designations are a plus.
• Up to 25% travel may be required.
• Authorization to work in the United States is required; Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.