What are the responsibilities and job description for the Internal Audit Manager position at Desert Diamond Casinos and Entertainment?
Job Description : Position Summary :
Under supervision of the Director of Internal Audit, assists in the supervision and coaching of the audit staff. Lead the audit staff in the planning, fieldwork, and reporting of the audits as assigned to ensure the gaming operation is in compliance with the NIGC and Tribal Gaming Office Minimum Internal Control Standards, the Enterprises' Internal Controls and other regulatory requirements. Performs other related work as assigned.
This list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the tasks performed by this position and is not all-inclusive.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities :
- Ensures compliance with all Tohono O'odham Gaming Enterprise policies and procedures, including Internal Controls (ICs).
- Evaluates risks, plan audits, evaluate current and develops new audit programs and checklists.
- Supervises and coaches audit staff in the performance of assigned audits and timely follow-up on responses to audit findings.
- Compares elements of the internal control system to the Tohono O'odham Gaming Office minimum internal control standards and other regulatory requirements.
- Analyzes complex procedures, transactions and data, observe transactions and activities, interviews gaming operation personnel, reviews and tests documentation, and documents in detail work performed through electronic work paper practices in a neat and organized manner.
- Identifies weaknesses in internal controls, areas for process improvement and opportunities for cost savings or process improvements and suggest recommendations for improvements.
- Provides critical review and edits to the staff's work papers, drafts audit findings and other correspondences to ensure clarity, conciseness, and comprehensibility.
- Prepares audit reports in good form, with recommendations, appraisals, or analyses that will assist the -Tohono O'odham Gaming Enterprise (TOGE) managers with the proper discharge of their responsibilities.
- Provides regular updates to Director on status of audits.
- Assists the Director in other audit and department administrative responsibilities.
- Assists in the coordinating and facilitating external audits and regulatory examinations.
- Attends audit training as required to maintain / improve audit skills and practices.
- Performs other related work as assigned.
Job Requirements :
Minimum Qualifications :
Education and Experience :
A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required plus six (6) years current experience in auditing internal controls, operations and business processes or audit related work, with identifying risks and performing risk assessments. Three (3) of the six (6) years experience must have been in a supervisory capacity. Gaming industry experience preferred. The following certifications preferred : Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Fraud Examiner, Master's Degree in Accounting or Business Administration. Must have and maintain a valid Arizona driver's license. Must be able to travel as necessary. Must be 18 years of age or older. No felony, theft or stealing convictions. Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug / alcohol screen, background investigation, obtain and maintain a gaming license and to include the following :
Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills :
Physical Demands :
While performing the duties of this job, the team member regularly is required to sit and stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The team member frequently is required to walk. The team member occasionally is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Work Environment :
Work is generally performed in an office setting with a moderate noise level. Some work is performed in a casino setting with exposure to second-hand smoke and a high noise level. Works with confidential, sensitive and / or proprietary information. Evening, graveyard, holidays and / or weekend work may be required. Extended hours and irregular shifts may also be required.