Auditor I-III (Data Analytics Focused)

Note: This is a hybrid role, working in office 3 days a week. The position can be based in New Orleans, LA or The Woodlands, TX. Those outside the area will be required to relocate; relocation assistance is not available for this posting. This position will be filled as an Auditor I, II or III depending on the candidate’s qualifications and experience***

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

• Support Audit and Risk Assessment activities through data analytics and query development.
• Extract and aggregate data sets from various sources, apply data analytics practices and the right tools. Further, present data and information, in technical and business terms, with a compelling final product that tells a story to management.
• Supports Internal Audit tools and databases, cyber reporting, co-sourced audits, etc.
• Manage and create Power BI Dashboards
• 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 testing of SOX 404 controls to assess internal controls over financial reporting and other financial aspects of the Company.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

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

• 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

• Able to express results though reporting and data visualization.
• Prefer ability to code in languages such as SQL, DAX, Oracle and Python.
• Able to support Internal Audit related applications and tools
• Performs 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.
• 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.