Compliance - Staff Internal Auditor (Internal & Kalispel Tribal Members Only)

Kalispel Tribe•Airway Heights, WA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Safeguards the assets of the Kalispel Tribe of Indians by performing internal audits. This role assists in preparing various financial and operational reports, ensures compliance with the Kalispel Tribe of Indians- State of Washington Gaming Compact, Internal Controls, NIGC Regulations, and Northern Quest Policies and Procedures. The Internal Auditor is responsible for following up on audit findings, recommending improvements, and ensuring the control and protection of company assets. The position requires accurate documentation of all audit program steps and findings in a standardized workpaper format. The role involves planning, developing, and conducting financial, compliance, and operational internal audits within established deadlines, and presenting clear, concise reports and recommendations to management. The Internal Auditor may also assist in special investigations and must maintain strict standards of confidentiality and professionalism.

Requirements

Two or more years of gaming operations experience required.
Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in accounting, auditing or finance required.
Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft programs and other computer software.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability, fractions, percentages and ratios to practical solutions.
Ability to establish procedures for the effective implementation of the Management Committee’s directives.
Prepare complex reports, correspondence, charts, layouts, forms, handbooks, memoranda and other information and instructions.
Ability to analyze and solve complex management problems having non-standard solutions.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with public officials, department heads, associates and the public.
Ability to shift from working independently to a team environment as job duties dictates.
Skill in effectively, communicating information through verbal and written correspondence to employees, managers, clients, customers, and the general public, including writing reports, business correspondence and procedural manuals.
Skill in solving practical problems and dealing with situations where only limited standardization exists.
Demonstrate strong analytical skills to assemble key data, potential problem areas and develop recommendations for viable solutions.
Knowledge of principles and practices of general business administration including personnel practices and employment laws, program budgeting, general accounting, financial analysis, and fiscal management practices.
Knowledge of Government Auditing Standards (Yellow Book), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Knowledge of the principles, standards, and practices of compliance, operational and financial Internal Audits as they relate to the Indian Gaming Industry.
Knowledge of tribal, state and federal laws and regulations, specifically in relation to the Indian Gaming industry.
Knowledge of Internal Control concepts, trends, and practices.
Skills in assessing operation, program, staffing and fiscal needs.
Skill in identifying and resolving administrative problems under pressure conditions.
Strong interpersonal relations skills.
Well-developed oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years auditing experience desired.
Professional certifications (CPA, CIA, CFE or CISA) desired.
Any equivalent combination of education and work experience may be substituted for required qualifications.

Responsibilities

Assists in the preparation of studies, reports, and analyses in areas such as budgets, financial plans, statistical reports, cash flow projections, and business forecasts.
Ensures compliance with the Kalispel Tribe of Indians- State of Washington Gaming Compact, Internal Controls, NIGC Regulations and Northern Quest Policies and Procedures.
Ensure effective follow-up on all audits, reviews and studies conducted by discussing findings with management, recommending improvements in internal controls and operating procedures and providing management’s response to recommendations.
Ensure control/protection of company assets.
Accurately completes and clearly documents all Audit Program Steps, interviews, observations, reviews, evidence, findings, and recommendations in standardized workpaper format.
Plans, develops, and conducts financial, compliance and operational internal audits, within the established time deadlines.
Prepares and presents clear, concise and professional Internal Reports of Audit and recommendations to management.
Assist in special investigations when assigned by Executive Director Tribal Gaming Agency, Tribal Gaming Agency Manager, or Senior Internal Auditor.
Maintain strict standards of confidentiality and professionalism.