Director of Internal Audit 10943

• Coordinates the Internal Audit Departments risk and control review process by performing control self-assessment workshops, providing training and support on the use of the audit software and other tools, and educating management on risk identification and the internal control framework process.
• Ensures TOGE compliance with all internal audit-related requirements of the National Indian Gaming Commission, Tohono O'odham Gaming Office minimum internal control standards (MICS), State of Arizona Gaming Compact requirements, and other applicable regulations.
• Provides timely and accurate completion of assigned audit work in a manner consistent with the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing, along with the professional standards of conduct of the Institute of Internal Auditors. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: (cont.)
• Assists in supervising ongoing audits, identifying critical control issues, and recommending corrective actions.
• Oversees and assists in planning the scope of each audit project as well as the nature, timing and extent of audit work that will be performed.
• Supervises the work of the Staff Auditors (or other staff as assigned) as it relates to the assigned audit in accordance with professional standards.
• Supervises and coaches audit staff, ensuring assignments are adequately planned in advance and performed in accordance with Internal Audits standards.
• Provides critical review and edits to the staffs draft audit reports (and other correspondences) to ensure clarity, conciseness, and comprehensibility.
• Identifies root causes of operational and accounting-related problems and effectively discusses issues and solutions with senior management.
• Prepares audit reports in good form, with recommendations, appraisals, or analyses that will assist the T.O.G.E managers with the proper discharge of their responsibilities.
• Ensures that audit reports clearly communicate risks and key audit issues from a senior management and Management Board perspective.
• Reviews and reports to the Management Board the current status of outstanding audit findings from internal and external audits and regulatory compliance examinations.
• Provides assistance and information to the external auditors to ensure a timely and efficient completion of their audit and examination.
• Develops and maintains effective interpersonal relationships with T.O.G.E staff and management to ensure timely resolution of audit issues and findings.
• Ensures timely and adequate two-way communication before, during, and after each audit project to ensure mutual understanding with T.O.G.E management of audit scope, process and results.

• Knowledge of business English, proper spelling, grammar, punctuation, and basic arithmetic.
• Ability to communicate effectively in the English language, both verbally and in writing with staff and the general public.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds and with co-workers at all levels.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to create and present effective speeches and presentations.
• Ability to analyze situations and adopt appropriate courses of action.
• Ability to work independently and meet strict time lines.
• Ability to make solid decisions and exercise independent judgment.
• Ability to be persuasive and tactful in controversial situations.
• Ability to demonstrate excellence in everything, and continually seek improvement in results.
• Ability to interpret applicable federal, state, county, and local laws, regulations, and requirements.
• Skill in operating business computers and office machines, including in a Windows environment, specifically Word, Excel, Access, presentation software (such as PowerPoint), and PC-based computerized accounting software.
• Skill in preparing, reviewing, and analyzing operational and financial reports.
• Skill in providing leadership to, supervising, training, and evaluating assigned staff.
• Skill in analyzing problems, projecting consequences, identifying solutions, and implementing recommendations.

Physical Demands: 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee occasionally is required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms. 

Work Environment:                  
Evening, graveyard, holiday and/or weekend work may be required. Extended hours and irregular shifts may be required. 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. Evening, graveyard, holiday and/or weekend work may be required. Extended hours and irregular shifts may be required.