Posting End Date: 11/16/2023 

Work Place Flexibility: Hybrid 

Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC 

 

 

 

 

Job Summary/Purpose

Performs planning, execution and reporting 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

• Participate in risk assessments to identify risks and opportunities designed to improve business processes and information systems across the Company. Maintain customer relationships with members of Entergy's management team to identify sources of risk or areas for improvement.
• Perform internal audits by effectively assessing the risk area, determining extent of testing, 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.
• Discuss audit findings with operating personnel to verify facts and obtain background information not available in the documentation examined. Present value-added suggestions for resolution of audit findings.
• Prepare 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.
• Perform and review testing of SOX 404 controls to assess internal controls over financial reporting and other financial aspects of the Company.
• Maintain and continuously improve an effective SOX 404 control program that is recognized by the Audit Committee, Chief Accounting Officer, external certifiers, and external auditors as effective and sufficient to provide assurances to management regarding the effectiveness of the control environment.
• Provide control consulting for business processes and supporting systems.
• Partner with the external auditor to aid in their evaluation of internal controls over financial reporting and other financial aspects of the business.
• Help support Internal Audit applications and tools. Support query development and data analytics for audit efforts.

 

Minimum Requirements

Minimum education required of the position

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or related field or equivalent experience. Advanced degree preferred.

 

Minimum experience required of the position

• Minimum of 8 years experience in accounting, auditing or financial processes.
   

Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the position

• Requires experience with IIA audit standards and best practices, ERM, implementation and support of 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, or other professional designation desirable.

 

Other Attributes

Functional Knowledge - Requires conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines.

Business Expertise - Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market.

Problem Solving - Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements.

Impact - Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies.

Interpersonal Skills - Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus.

 

 

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Primary Location: Louisiana-New Orleans Louisiana : New Orleans || Mississippi : Jackson || Texas : The Woodlands 
Job Function: Professional
FLSA Status: Professional 
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT 
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 113287
Travel Percentage:Up to 25%

 

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