Internal Auditor

About This Role

This role oversees all areas of the Casino Operation to ensure compliance with federal, state, and tribal law and regulations. The position involves evaluating internal controls, identifying weaknesses, and recommending corrective actions to protect tribal assets and ensure gaming integrity.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Title 31, state, federal, and tribal laws and regulations
• Evaluate the adequacy of accounting, administrative, and other operating safeguards
• Report material weaknesses in the Casino Operation's internal controls and recommend policies and procedures to eliminate them
• Inspect accounting systems to determine their efficiency, accuracy, and protective value
• Ascertain the extent to which operating assets are accounted for and safeguarded from loss
• Observe and analyze Casino Operation’s gaming policies and procedures for compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
• Analyze data obtained for evidence of deficiencies in controls, duplication of effort, or lack of compliance with established policies and procedures
• Conduct special studies at the request of the TGC, such as those required to discover mechanics of detected frauds and develop protective controls
• Prepare written reports of all audits undertaken containing findings and recommendations
• Appraise the adequacy of post-audit action taken by Casino Operations to implement TGC’s recommendations and ensure correction of identified deficiencies

Requirements

• Working knowledge of internal audit processes, including planning, fieldwork, and reporting phases
• Ability to identify and evaluate risks, understand business processes, and conduct thorough audits
• Strong analytical skills to identify issues, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities
• Excellent communication, analytical thinking, attention to detail, adaptability, and time management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, Internet research skills
• Ability to utilize available technology such as audit software, internal systems, and/or data analytics tools
• Ability to perform duties impartially and without external influence
• Must not have any direct relatives associated with or employed by Casino Operations or the TGC
• Must be able to pass background suitability investigation
• Must pass periodic random drug screens

Qualifications

• College degree or equivalent audit and gaming experience

Nice to Have

• Additional audit and accounting certifications
• Relevant experience with top-tier public accounting firm
• Experience in regulating, auditing or accounting in the gaming and hospitality industry
• Working knowledge of GAAP, GAAS, COSO, GASB, and internal auditing standards and ethics
• Experience with audits of regulatory requirements such as Minimum Internal Control Standards (MICS) issued by NIGC, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance, and/or Bank Secrecy Act (BSA)/Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance

Skills

* Required skills