Auditor

Entergy; New Orleans (LA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy is seeking an Auditor at a hybrid work location that may be filled in New Orleans, LA or The Woodlands, TX. The role involves executing internal audits, maintaining audit work papers, and documenting evidence to support conclusions.

Responsibilities include risk assessments, fieldwork, reporting findings, and testing of SOX 404 controls. A Bachelor's degree in accounting/related field is required, with CPA/CIA/CISA/CFE or similar designations a plus.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of IIA audit standards and best practices.
• ERM, Sarbanes-Oxley 404 control program, and COSO framework.
• CoBit or other leading control frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Participates in risk assessments to identify risks and opportunities designed to improve business processes and information systems across the Company.
• Performs internal audits by conducting thorough fieldwork, preparing work papers, and documenting findings and related exposures.
• Discusses audit findings with operating personnel and presents value-added suggestions for resolution of audit findings.
• Assists in preparation of formal written reports with opinions on adequacy and effectiveness of controls and actions for deficiencies.
• Performs testing of SOX 404 controls to assess internal controls over financial reporting.

Skills

Audit

Risk assessment

SOX testing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, Computer Science or related field

Job description

PS Job Title:

Auditor

Work Place Flexibility:

Hybrid

Legal Entity:

Entergy Services, LLC

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

Job Summary/Purpose:

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.

Job Duties/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.

Minimum Education Required Of The Position:

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, Computer Science or related field (advanced degree a plus) or equivalent work experience.

Minimum Experience Required Of The Position:

• 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

Minimum Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required Of The Position:

Knowledge of IIA audit standards and best practices, ERM, Sarbanes-Oxley 404 control program, and COSO framework, CoBit or other leading control frameworks.

Any Certificates, Licenses, Etc. Required Of The Position:

CPA, CIA, CISA, CFE, CISSP, or other professional designations are a plus

Primary Location:

Louisiana-New Orleans Louisiana : New Orleans || Texas : The Woodlands

Job Function:

Corporate

FLSA Status:

Professional

Relocation Option:

No Relocation Offered

Union description/code:

NON BARGAINING UNIT

Number of Openings:

1

Req ID:

124249

PS Job Title:

Auditor

Travel Percentage:

Up to 25%

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets.

The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

Accessibility:

Entergy provides reasonable accommodations for online applicants. Requests for a reasonable accommodation may be made orally or in writing by an applicant, employee, or third party on his or her behalf. If you are an individual with a disability and you are in need of an accommodation for the recruiting process, Employee Services will contact you regarding your request.

Additional Responsibilities:

As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal

The non-confidential portions of the affirmative action program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans shall be available for inspection upon request by any employee or applicant for employment. Please contact [e-mail] to schedule a time to review the affirmative action plan during regular office hours.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

Please note:

Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.