Job Summary/Purpose

This role is responsible for leading a high-performing internal audit team to assess and enhance the effectiveness of Entergy’s governance, risk management, and internal control processes. This role oversees the execution of the audit plan, including SOX 404 compliance, and ensures alignment with IIA standards and industry best practices. The position requires strategic engagement with senior leadership and the Audit Committee to address emerging risks, drive continuous improvement, and deliver value-added insights. The Senior Manager also plays a key role in developing audit strategy, managing stakeholder relationships, and supporting Audit Committee meetings.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

1. Manage a team to:
2. 1. Identify and evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of corporate governance, risk management, and internal controls.
   2. Recommend changes to business processes, technology, and controls that are viewed as value added.
   3. Complete the audit plan in accordance with IIA standards.
2. Oversee the SOX 404 program, ensuring robust internal controls over financial reporting and maintaining strong relationships with external auditors and certifiers. Serve as the main point of contact to external auditors on SOX control matters.
3. Understand the latest business, technology, and economic developments or changes that result in emerging risks to Entergy and develop an audit plan that addresses the highest risks.
4. Manage and continuously improve audit processes, staff, and tools to meet all the IIA standards and other compliance standards while also providing value, efficiencies, and flexibility. Support the department’s internal and external quality assurance efforts.
5. Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing audit team. Set clear performance metrics and foster a culture of accountability, learning, and innovation.
6. Manage process to develop and distribute Audit Committee material. Support General Auditor in preparations for Audit Committee meetings, including through attendance of Audit Committee meetings.
7. Proactively improve stakeholder engagements with the OCE members and their direct reports to continually address the evolving business needs of the Board of Directors and senior management with regard to business processes, controls and associated technology. Develop and deliver effective and persuasive presentations on complex topics to senior management.