Senior Auditor

Reporting to the Manager, Audit Gaming Commission, the Senior Auditor, Gaming Commission leads the planning and execution of complex financial, operational, compliance, and fraud audits, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and company policies independently or leading a team. Utilizing advanced data analysis techniques, this role executes continuous monitoring reviews and embeds efficient audit techniques into audit processes. The role also involves assessing internal controls through interviews and testing, leading discussions with all levels of management across the organization on audit findings and suggesting business improvements to assist the business with managing risk.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Plans and performs complex financial, operational, compliance, and fraud audits independently or leading a team, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, financial accounting and auditing standards, and company policies, while also developing risk-based audit programs and handling unique or complex assignments requiring specialized knowledge.
2. Uses data analysis techniques to execute continuous monitoring reviews, identify unusual or fraudulent transactions, and perform testing over large populations. Provides recommendations to implement anti-fraud controls and educates relevant personnel.
3. Completes interviews, observations, and substantive testing with key personnel to assess risk and the effectiveness of internal controls. Leads meetings to discuss audit findings and recommends improved business practices.
4. Prepares accurate and detailed workpapers using available technology/audit software and clear and concise audit reports for distribution to management and relevant authorities. Reviews work-papers completed by other team members to ensure compliance with regulatory, industry, accounting, audit, and department standards and provides feedback and coaching.
5. Contributes to continuous improvement initiatives by providing advisory and consulting services to management, enhancing efficiency, effectiveness, and utilization of company assets. Coordinates and schedules projects, ensuring strong communication and project management skills are applied.
6. Performs other duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the department.

EDUCATIONAL, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

•    Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or a related field from an accredited university is required.
•    Minimum of four (4) years of experience in internal audit, consulting, or investigative position is required.
•    Minimum of two (2) years of public accounting experience is preferred.
•    Related, relevant, and/or direct experience may be considered in lieu of minimum educational requirements indicated above. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA)

•    Advanced understanding of internal audit processes, including planning, fieldwork, and reporting phases, sufficient to lead projects or teams of auditors in evaluating the effectiveness of internal control systems.
•    Relevant experience with top-tier public accounting firm and experience in regulating, auditing or accounting in the gaming and hospitality industry is preferred.
•    Knowledge of GAAP, GAAS, COSO, GASB, and internal auditing standards and ethics.
•    Proven expertise in identifying and evaluating risks, understanding business processes, and conducting thorough audits.
•    Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify issues, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities.
•    Excellent communication, analytical thinking, attention to detail, adaptability, and time management skills, including the ability to interact with management and present findings and articulate risk and control clearly and accurately.
•    Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, Internet research skills, and the ability to utilize available technology such as audit software, internal systems, and/or data analytics tools.
•    Experience with audits of regulatory requirements such as Minimum Internal Control Standards (MICS) issued by National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC), Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance, and/or Bank Secrecy Act (BSA)/Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance preferred.
•    Familiarity with gaming and hospitality industry rules and regulations is preferred.
•    Ability to perform duties impartially and without external influence, ensuring accurate assessments, maintaining public trust, and upholding ethical standards in compliance with regulations.
•    Must not have any direct relatives associated in gaming operations, gaming facilities, and/or gaming activities under the jurisdiction of the San Manuel Tribal Gaming Commission (SMTGC).

REQUIRED LICENSES,