Tribal Internal Auditor

Come work for the leading employer in the Coachella Valley. Agua Caliente offers a comprehensive benefit and compensation package that includes rich medical and dental benefits, a 401k plan with employer match, more than 3 weeks of paid time off per year for newly hired employees, and other great benefits like food and beverage discounts at our three casinos, fuel discounts, tuition and wellness reimbursement, plus much, more.  

WHO ARE WE: The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians is a federally recognized Indian Tribe located in Palm Springs, California, with 32,000 acres of reservation lands that spread across Palm Springs, Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage, and into the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto mountains. The Tribe currently owns and operates two 18-hole championship golf courses, 3 casinos located in Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage, and downtown Palm Springs, two world class spas, and a fuel station. For more information about the Tribe, visit www.aguacaliente-nsn.gov.

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The Internal Auditor is responsible for assisting on individual internal audit projects, as part of the total internal audit plan. This responsibility includes performing internal audit procedures and preparing work paper documentation reflecting the results of the work performed.  Work performed will include coverage of functional and operating units, focusing on financial, operational and compliance processes.  Additionally, the Internal Auditor may perform follow-up on the status of outstanding internal audit issues. The Internal Auditor will also assist in the development of individual audit plans and champion internal controls and corporate governance concepts throughout the ACBCI business entities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (other duties may be assigned)

• Performs assigned audits in accordance with the approved audit program.
• Evaluates the adequacy of internal controls and compliance with company policies and procedures by conducting interviews with all levels of personnel, examining transactions, documents, records and reports and observing procedures.
• Identifies and defines issues and reviews and analyzes evidence.
• Prepares work papers in accordance with the IIA professional standards.
• Assists in recommendations based on independent judgment of corrective action and identifies improvements and efficiencies.
• Prepares audit reports for distribution to management and senior management documenting the results of the audit.
• Complies with all applicable Tribal regulations, internal controls and policies and procedures.  Documents and reports all exceptions/variations/deviations immediately upon awareness.
• Provides excellent internal and external guest service.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

ACCESS TO SENSITIVE AREAS AND INFORMATION

• Access to areas specified in the ACGC Access Matrix

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field desired.
• Minimum of two years of internal audit experience with demonstrated knowledge of financial, operational and compliance audits or a minimum of three years related experience in lieu of internal audit experience.
• Must have intermediate to advanced computer skills in spreadsheets and word processing applications.  Experience with data analytics software is highly desirable.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions and devise effective solutions.
• Ability to compose detailed, concise and accurate documentation to include but not limited to audit reports and other audit correspondences.
• Ability to speak effectively to all levels of the organization.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

To perform this job successfully, the individual must able to stand, move and work throughout the office area and properties, including walking up to 1 ½ miles, climbing stairs and sitting at a desk/work station for the duration of the shift.  Also may be subjected to a smoke filled environment.

Typically the individual will be housed in an office environment.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but will escalate when located in the casino environment.  Must be able to grasp, bend, lift and/or carry or otherwise move goods weighing a minimum of 25 lbs. on an intermittent basis, and sufficient dexterity of hand in order to use office equipment including, but not limited to computer keyboard, calculator, general office equipment and multi-line telephone